Omak School District

The Omak School District in Washington state consists of 7 schools, including 3 elementary schools, 2 middle schools, and 2 high schools, serving a diverse student population. The district as a whole is ranked 209 out of 247 school districts in the state and has a 1-star rating from SchoolDigger, indicating room for improvement.

Among the standout schools in the district, Washington Virtual Academy Omak High School stands out with the largest enrollment of 1,511 students and the highest state-wide ranking among the high schools, ranking 259 out of 437 Washington high schools. This virtual high school also has a relatively high 4-year graduation rate of 89.7% and a low dropout rate of 2.2%. In contrast, Omak High School, a traditional public high school, has a lower 4-year graduation rate of 80.3% and a higher dropout rate of 16.9%. The district's elementary schools also show disparities, with N Omak Elementary serving a high-need student population with 87.28% of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, the highest in the district.

The data suggests that the virtual schools in the Omak School District are outperforming the traditional public schools academically, with higher test scores and graduation rates. However, the traditional public schools serve a much higher percentage of economically disadvantaged students, which likely contributes to their lower academic performance. The district's investment in resources, such as higher per-student spending and lower student-teacher ratios in the traditional public schools, suggests an effort to address the needs of these higher-poverty student populations.