Washougal School District operates 9 public schools serving 2,865 students, placing it among the smaller districts in Washington. The school portfolio breaks down into 6 other, 2 middle, 1 high schools, giving families a clear picture of grade-band coverage before they move, rent, or enrol. Aggregated across those campuses, enrollment totals 2,687 pupils using the NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) 2022-23 release, and the district is geographically located in Clark County County.
Per-pupil expenditure runs $19,041 according to the NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey, which aggregates every revenue and spending line reported under federal accounting standards. The funding mix is 29.9% local, 57.9% state, and 12.2% federal — a breakdown that matters because districts leaning heavily on local revenue are more exposed to property-tax swings, while higher federal shares typically track Title I concentration. Average teacher compensation clocks in at $87,507 per NCES F-33, a signal of the district's ability to recruit and retain staff against neighbouring districts. The district's equity score — 38/100, ranked #175 of 240 in Washington against a state average of 50 — measures how evenly funding reaches schools within its boundaries.
Academic infrastructure includes 1 of 9 schools offering Advanced Placement (12 AP courses district-wide), and 23.5% chronic absenteeism from the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection. Demographically, the student body averages 79.6% White, 12.6% Hispanic or Latino, 1.4% African American across the district's schools.
Washougal High School accounts for 35.1% of all Washougal School District student enrollment
That concentration — well above the 8.4% national median for largest-entity share — means Washougal School District-wide averages can mask substantial variation outside the dominant entity. Grade band: high. A single dominant campus often anchors a district's program offerings and staffing patterns; the share helps explain why district-wide averages may not reflect the typical neighbourhood-school experience. When one entity dominates a region's footprint, its programmatic and budget decisions effectively set policy for a majority of the affected population.
Washougal School District school enrollment varies 72× across entities
Washougal School District school enrollment ranges from 13 students (lowest) to 942 students (highest), a spread of 929 students. That ratio is among the widest observed and reflects extreme enrollment heterogeneity — the district operates both small specialty programs and large comprehensive campuses inside a single budgeting unit. Per-school staffing ratios, programme availability, and capital-renovation cycles often diverge inside the same district based on enrollment shape.
Washougal School District chronic absenteeism rate is 23.5% — near the typical range (US average ~28) — aligned with the national post-pandemic baseline of roughly 28% chronic absenteeism
chronic absenteeism rate is the simplest comparative metric but it does not capture the full picture: a student is chronically absent if they miss ≥10% of enrolled days for any reason — illness, family obligations, or disengagement Variation between sub-units within Washougal School District is typically wider than the Washougal School District-aggregate figure suggests.
How many schools are in Washougal School District?
Washougal School District has 9 schools, including 1 high, 2 middle, 6 other. Total enrollment is 2,865 students.
How much does Washougal School District spend per student?
Washougal School District spends $19,041 per student. The district has an equity score of 38/100, ranking #175 in Washington.
What is the average teacher salary in Washougal School District?
The average teacher salary in Washougal School District is $87,507 per year, according to the NCES CCD F-33 Finance Survey.
What is the average rent near Washougal School District?
The HUD Fair Market Rent for a 2-bedroom in Clark County County is $N/A/month (2026). This affects housing affordability for families in the district.
What is the demographic composition of Washougal School District?
Washougal School District students are 79.6% White, 12.6% Hispanic or Latino, 1.4% African American, 1.0% Asian, averaged across 9 schools. Source: NCES CCD Membership 2024-25.
What is the equity score for Washougal School District?
Washougal School District has an equity score of 38/100, ranking #175 out of 240 districts in Washington. This score measures resource distribution fairness across schools in the district.