Best Public Schools in Yakima, WA


Summary:

The city of Yakima, Washington is home to 47 schools across three school districts: Yakima School District, West Valley School District (Yakima), and East Valley School District (Yakima). The schools serve a diverse student population, ranging from 23 elementary schools to 17 high schools.

Some standout schools in the area include West Valley High School, which boasts a 90.3% four-year graduation rate and strong academic performance, particularly in English Language Arts. Elementary schools like Apple Valley Elementary and Cottonwood Elementary in the West Valley School District also rank highly with 4 out of 5 SchoolDigger stars and impressive proficiency rates in both English Language Arts and Math. In contrast, schools in the Yakima School District generally have lower proficiency rates, suggesting disparities in resources and funding between the districts.

The data also reveals significant differences in student outcomes, with the highest four-year graduation rate of 91.6% at East Valley High School and the lowest of 30.3% at Stanton Academy. Additionally, many schools, especially in the Yakima School District, have very high free/reduced lunch rates, indicating high levels of poverty among the student populations, which likely contributes to the lower academic performance in these schools.








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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau, the Washington State Department of Health and the Washington Office of Superindentent of Public Instruction.

IMPORTANT DISCLAIMERS: Not all boundaries are included. We make every effort to ensure that boundaries are up-to-date. But it's important to note that these are approximations and are for general informational purposes only. To verify legal descriptions of boundaries or school locations, contact your local tax assessor's office and/or school district.





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