Toppenish School District

The Toppenish School District in Washington state serves a diverse student population across 8 schools, including 4 elementary schools, 1 middle school, 2 high schools, and 1 alternative school. The district faces significant challenges in providing quality education, with student performance lagging behind state averages, particularly in English Language Arts, Math, and Science proficiency.

Among the standout schools, Lincoln Elementary School emerges as the highest-performing in the district, ranking 1039 out of 1168 Washington elementary schools and boasting the strongest proficiency rates in English Language Arts, Math, and Science. In contrast, the alternative school, Northwest Allprep, struggles with lower graduation rates and higher dropout rates compared to the traditional high schools, highlighting the unique challenges faced by such institutions.

Across the district, the student population is predominantly Hispanic, ranging from 83.45% to 91.67%, with a significant Native American presence as well. The high free/reduced lunch rates, ranging from 87.03% to 94.73%, indicate a high level of economic disadvantage among the students, raising concerns about equity and the district's ability to provide equal educational opportunities to all learners. The Toppenish High School stands out with an impressive 98.7% 4-year graduation rate, while the alternative school struggles with a much lower rate of 69.9%.