Okanogan School District

The Okanogan School District in Washington state serves students from 1 elementary school, 1 middle school, and 3 high schools (2 regular and 1 alternative). The district has a diverse student population with significant Hispanic and Native American representation. While some schools, like Okanogan High School, perform well above the district and state averages, others, like Okanogan Outreach Alternative School, struggle with low graduation rates and poor academic performance.

Okanogan High School stands out as the highest-performing school in the district, ranking 176 out of 437 Washington high schools and boasting a strong 95.5% four-year graduation rate. The school also outperforms the district and state in English Language Arts and Science test scores. In contrast, Okanogan Outreach Alternative School faces significant challenges, with a low 28.1% four-year graduation rate and a high 50% dropout rate, as well as significantly underperforming the district and state in test scores.

Grainger Elementary is another standout, performing better than the district average in English Language Arts and Math test scores, and having a higher percentage of students proficient in Science compared to the district and state. The district as a whole has high rates of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, ranging from 70.83% to 94.74%, indicating a significant level of economic disadvantage that may impact student outcomes and require additional support and resources.