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Yakima School District

Washington · Public School District
29
Schools
15,553
Students
$18,416
Per-Pupil Spend
+28% nat'l
83.6%
Free Lunch Rate
+31pp vs nat'l
75.5%
Graduation Rate
-11.0pp vs nat'l
District Overview

Yakima School District is a public school district in Washington serving 15,553 students across 29 schools. It includes 14 elementary, 4 middle, 10 high schools. Its graduation rate of 75.5% is below the national average of 86.5%. Per-pupil spending of $18,416 is above average for a US public school district. 84% of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, reflecting significant economic need in the community. Opportunity scores across its schools are limited, with a district median of 41/100.

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All Schools (29)
Middle Schools4 schools
SchoolGradesStudents
Franklin Middle School06–08895
Lewis & Clark Middle School06–08852
Washington Middle School06–08751
Wilson Middle School06–08856
Other School1 school
SchoolGradesStudents
Discovery Early Learning CenterPK–PK237
District Finances
Per-Pupil Expenditure$18,416+28% nat'l avg
National avg $14,347
Revenue Sources
70%
State
69.9%
Local (property tax)
9.1%
Federal
21.0%

State funding accounts for 70% of the budget — this district relies more on state aid than local tax revenue.

Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey. District-level data.
District Snapshot
29
Schools
15,553
Students
84%
Free Lunch
$18K
Per-Pupil
Graduation Rate75.5%
Opportunity Score41/100
StateWashington →
School Rankings
Strengths & Considerations
High per-student investment
Spends $18,416 per pupil — 28% above the national average of $14,347.
Range of school options
With 29 schools, families have meaningful choice across programs and grade levels.
Below-average graduation rate
At 75.5%, graduation is 11.0 points below the national average of 86.5%.
High economic need in community
84% of students qualify for free or reduced lunch — above the national rate of 52.2% — reflecting broader economic challenges.
Heavy reliance on federal aid
21% of revenue comes from federal sources. High federal reliance typically signals a limited local tax base or high concentration of low-income families.
Location
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in Yakima School District?
Yakima School District has 29 public schools, serving a total of 15,553 students.
What is the graduation rate for Yakima School District?
The graduation rate is 75.5%, which is below the national average of 86.5%.
How much does Yakima School District spend per student?
Yakima School District spends $18,416 per pupil — 28% above the national average of $14,347.
What percentage of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch in Yakima School District?
84% of students in Yakima School District qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, compared to the national rate of 52.2%.
Are there charter schools in Yakima School District?
No, Yakima School District does not currently include any charter schools.
What grade levels does Yakima School District serve?
Yakima School District serves grades PK through 12, covering elementary, middle, and high school levels.
What is the opportunity score for Yakima School District?
The median opportunity score across schools in Yakima School District is 41/100. The national median is 50/100. Opportunity scores reflect long-term economic mobility prospects for children who grow up in these communities.
About This Data

All figures on this page come directly from US federal open datasets — NCES Common Core of Data, EDFacts, and the Opportunity Atlas — and we work hard to keep them accurate and up to date. That said, federal data is published on an annual cycle, so some figures may not yet reflect the very latest school-year changes or local updates. We recommend using this page as a helpful starting point and cross-checking with the school or district directly, or visiting the NCES Common Core of Data and ed.gov for the most authoritative figures before making any important decisions.