Kettle Falls School District

The Kettle Falls School District in Washington state consists of 4 schools, including 1 elementary school, 1 middle school, and 2 high schools. The district serves a predominantly white student population, with high rates of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch.

Among the standout schools, Columbia Virtual Academy - Kettle Falls has seen a decline in its statewide ranking, dropping from 92nd out of 434 Washington high schools in 2021-2022 to 176th out of 442 in 2022-2023. However, it still maintains a 3-star rating from SchoolDigger. The school has relatively high test scores in ELA and science compared to the district and state, but lower math scores. Concerningly, it also has a high dropout rate of 33.3% and a low 4-year graduation rate of 54.1%. In contrast, Kettle Falls High School has a much stronger 92.5% graduation rate and only a 7.4% dropout rate.

The most significant concern is the performance of Kettle Falls Elementary School, which ranks very low compared to other elementary schools in Washington, placing 1135th out of 1168 in 2023-2024 and receiving a 0-star rating from SchoolDigger. Its test scores are significantly below the district and state averages in both ELA and math across all grades, suggesting the need for targeted interventions and support to improve student outcomes at the elementary level.