For the 2026 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 838 students in Chewelah School District. This district's average testing ranking is 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Washington.
Public Schools in Chewelah School District have an average math proficiency score of 30% (versus the Washington public school average of 41%), and reading proficiency score of 45% (versus the 53% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 18% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Washington public school average of 52% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (WA)
# Schools
4 Schools
2,562 Schools
# Students
838 Students
1,101,913 Students
# Teachers
50 Teachers
62,271 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
16:1
16:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Chewelah School District, which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 306 school districts in Washington (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 70% has decreased from 85-89% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#199 out of 307 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
30%
41%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
45%
53%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-54%
49%
Graduation Rate
70%
84%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.32
0.69
% American Indian
2%
1%
% Asian
1%
9%
% Hispanic
8%
26%
% Black
1%
5%
% White
82%
48%
% Hawaiian
n/a
2%
% Two or more races
6%
9%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $13,678 in this school district is less than the state median of $18,799. The school district revenue/student has declined by 11% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $13,369 is less than the state median of $19,250. The school district spending/student has declined by 8% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$12 MM
$20,715 MM
Spending
$11 MM
$21,212 MM
Revenue / Student
$13,678
$18,799
Spending / Student
$13,369
$19,250
Best Chewelah School District Public Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Jenkins Junior/senior High School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
E. 702 Lincoln
Chewelah, WA 99109
(509) 685-6800
Chewelah, WA 99109
(509) 685-6800
Gr: 7-12 | 338 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 21%
Rank: #22.
Gess Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
E. 405 Lincoln
Chewelah, WA 99109
(509) 685-6800
Chewelah, WA 99109
(509) 685-6800
Gr: K-6 | 354 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 13%
Rank: #33.
Quartzite Learning
Alternative School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 40-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
W 106 Lincoln
Chewelah, WA 99109
(509) 685-6800
Chewelah, WA 99109
(509) 685-6800
Gr: K-12 | 116 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 21%
Rank: n/an/a
Chewelah Open Doors Reengagement Program
Alternative School
W 106 Lincoln St
Chewelah, WA 99109
(509) 685-6800
Chewelah, WA 99109
(509) 685-6800
Gr: 10-12 | 30 students Minority enrollment: 30%
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Chewelah School District?
Chewelah School District manages 4 public schools serving 838 students.
What is the rank of Chewelah School District?
Chewelah School District is ranked #208 out of 306 school districts in Washington (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2022-2023 school year.
What is the racial composition of students in Chewelah School District?
82% of Chewelah School District students are White, 8% of students are Hispanic, 6% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are American Indian, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Chewelah School District?
Chewelah School District has a student/teacher ratio of 16:1, which is lower than the Washington state average of 18:1.
What is Chewelah School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $13,369 is less than the state median of $19,250. The school district spending/student has declined by 8% over four school years.
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