Summary:
The 98840 zip code area is home to 5 schools, including 1 elementary school, 1 middle school, and 3 high schools (2 regular high schools and 1 alternative high school). These schools serve a predominantly economically disadvantaged population, with high rates of students qualifying for free or reduced-price lunch across the district.
Among the standout schools, Okanogan High School emerges as the top performer, ranking 176 out of 437 high schools in Washington state and earning a 3-star rating from SchoolDigger. The school boasts a strong 95.5% four-year graduation rate and a relatively low 4.4% dropout rate. In contrast, Okanogan Outreach Alternative School stands out as an underperforming school, with a 1-star rating, a low 28.1% four-year graduation rate, and a high 50% dropout rate.
The racial and ethnic diversity of the student populations varies across the schools, with Grainger Elementary having the most diverse student body and Okanogan High School and Okanogan Middle School having higher percentages of white students. The wide range in student-teacher ratios, from 14.8 to 44.5, suggests significant differences in the learning environments and potential for individualized attention across the Okanogan School District.
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