Summary:
The city of Tonasket, Washington is home to 5 schools serving students from elementary through high school, including 1 elementary school, 1 middle school, 2 high schools, and 1 alternative school. The schools in this district face a mix of academic and socioeconomic challenges, with stark contrasts in performance between the standout Tonasket High School and the struggling elementary and middle schools.
Tonasket High School stands out as the strongest performer in the district, ranking 298 out of 437 Washington high schools and earning a 2-out-of-5-star rating from SchoolDigger. The school boasts a relatively high 4-year graduation rate of 92.8% and a low dropout rate of 1.1%, as well as strong performance in English Language Arts with 59.02% of students proficient or better. In contrast, Tonasket Elementary School and Tonasket Middle School struggle academically, with proficiency rates well below state averages across multiple subjects.
The schools in the Tonasket School District serve a diverse student population, with a significant Hispanic/Latino representation and high percentages of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch, ranging from 83.97% to 95.45%. The district also offers an alternative education option in the form of Tonasket Outreach School, which boasts an impressive 90% 4-year graduation rate and 0% dropout rate. However, the wide range in per-student spending across the schools, from $11,524 to $18,150, raises questions about the equity and distribution of resources within the district.
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