Top Rankings
Okanogan School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Washington for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
For the 2026 school year, there are 6 public schools serving 1,086 students in Okanogan 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 Okanogan School District have an average math proficiency score of 31% (versus the Washington public school average of 41%), and reading proficiency score of 44% (versus the 53% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 47% 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
6 Schools
2,562 Schools
# Students
1,086 Students
1,101,913 Students
# Teachers
63 Teachers
62,271 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
17:1
17:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Okanogan 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 25% has decreased from 85-89% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#193 out of 307 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
33%
41%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
44%
53%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
44%
49%
Graduation Rate
25%
84%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.62
0.69
% American Indian
10%
1%
% Asian
n/a
9%
% Hispanic
30%
26%
% Black
1%
5%
% White
53%
48%
% Hawaiian
n/a
2%
% Two or more races
6%
9%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $16,800 in this school district is less than the state median of $18,799. The school district revenue/student has grown by 9% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $15,657 is less than the state median of $19,250. The school district spending/student has grown by 7% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$18 MM
$20,715 MM
Spending
$17 MM
$21,212 MM
Revenue / Student
$16,800
$18,799
Spending / Student
$15,657
$19,250
Best Okanogan School District Public Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Okanogan High School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
244 South 5th Street
Okanogan, WA 98840
(509) 422-3770
Okanogan, WA 98840
(509) 422-3770
Gr: 9-12 | 305 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 46%
Rank: #22.
Grainger Elementary School
(Math: 39% | Reading: 42%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1118 5th Street S
Okanogan, WA 98840
(509) 422-3580
Okanogan, WA 98840
(509) 422-3580
Gr: K-5 | 437 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 46%
Rank: #33.
Okanogan Alternative High School
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
126 S Main Street
Omak, WA 98841
(509) 422-3629
Omak, WA 98841
(509) 422-3629
Gr: 9-12 | 13 students Minority enrollment: 46%
Rank: #44.
Okanogan Middle School
(Math: 30% | Reading: 43%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
244 South 5th Street
Okanogan, WA 98840
(509) 422-2680
Okanogan, WA 98840
(509) 422-2680
Gr: 6-8 | 248 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 49%
Rank: #55.
Okanogan Outreach Alternative School
Alternative School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: 20-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
119 N 2nd
Okanogan, WA 98840
(509) 422-3629
Okanogan, WA 98840
(509) 422-3629
Gr: 6-12 | 78 students Student-teacher ratio: 39:1 Minority enrollment: 46%
Rank: n/an/a
227 N 4th
Okanogan, WA 98840
(509) 422-7250
Okanogan, WA 98840
(509) 422-7250
Gr: 8-12 | 5 students Minority enrollment: 60%
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Okanogan School District?
Okanogan School District manages 6 public schools serving 1,086 students.
What is the rank of Okanogan School District?
Okanogan School District is ranked #202 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. This district ranks in the top 20% of Washington school districts for: Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Okanogan School District?
53% of Okanogan School District students are White, 30% of students are Hispanic, 10% of students are American Indian, 6% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Okanogan School District?
Okanogan School District has a student/teacher ratio of 17:1, which is lower than the Washington state average of 18:1.
What is Okanogan School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $15,657 is less than the state median of $19,250. The school district spending/student has grown by 7% over four school years.
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