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B+
Schools in Washougal · Washougal School District

Washougal’s public schools outscore 72% of Washington districts

The grade covers the public school district serving Washougal, from kindergarten through graduation, on state tests and graduation. Each state writes its own tests, so this is the one TownRatings grade compared within Washington, not nationally.

#99of 285 Washington townsK–12Where will my kid go?

From Washington state tests taken in spring 2022, when 95% of students in the tested grades sat them, and the class of 2023’s four-year graduation rate, as reported to the U.S. Department of Education.

Reading proficiency
55%
▲ 2 pts vs WA 53%
2021–22
Math proficiency
38%
▼ 2 pts vs WA 40%
2021–22
Graduate on time
89%
▲ 5 pts vs WA 84%
class of 2023
Spent per student
$17.2K
▼ 7% vs WA $18.4K
FY2024
Students per teacher
19.1
WA 17.7 · larger classes
Schools in town
5
2,014 students on the public path
In brief

Washougal’s schools, in brief

Above the state in reading, below in math

Reading proficiency is 55% and math 38% in spring 2022, against 53% and 40% statewide; 89% of the class of 2023 graduated in four years, against 84%. Test scores ↓

Spending and class size

The district spends $17,184 per student, against $18,444 across Washington (FY2024). Spending doesn’t count toward the grade. Districts ↓

Two elementary schools, then two middle and one high school

Which school depends on the address at every step. Enrollment is down 10% since 2020–21. See the path ↓

Choice beyond the district

Riverside Christian School (private) is in town. Every school ↓

Written from the figures on this page. Tests are from 2021–22, graduation from the class of 2023; each school’s own letter uses 2020–21 results.

The School Grade

What’s behind Washougal’s grade

B+ Test scoresB+ Graduation

B+: better than 72% of Washington school districts, #99 of 285 Washington towns. Graduation is above the Washington average; test scores are below it.

Washington school districts we grade (289)Better than 72%
Lower resultsHigher results
Washington towns with similar household incomes (251)Better than 69%
BA−A fairly firm grade. Ordinary sampling error in 1,524 test results and a graduating class of 263 could put Washougal anywhere from B to A−. The tests are from spring 2022, when 95% of Washougal’s students in the tested grades sat them (1,520 in math, 1,528 in reading).

How TownRatings grades schools →

Where will my kid go?

Pick a grade. These are the public schools that serve Washougal, with each school’s own grade.

The path, start to finish
PK–52 elementary schoolsDepends on your addressNo scores
6–82 middle schoolsDepends on your addressNo scores
9–12Washougal High SchoolWashougal School DistrictNo scores

Washougal’s public schools are run by Washougal School District. Parts of Washougal (12% of its land) are served by Camas instead. To confirm the school for a specific address, ask the district.

The district

Spending and class size are shown but don’t count toward the grade. Each district’s own page has every school.

Washougal School DistrictGrades PK–12 · 9 schools · 2,687 students, down 10% since 2020–21 · 19.1 per teacher (WA 17.7)
$17,184WA $18,444 · FY2024
B+
Test scores · 2021–22

Above the state in reading

Reading55%
State average 53.4% · 1528 students tested
Math38%
State average 40.1% · 1520 students tested

Washougal vs. its neighbors

Schools grades for the Washington towns that share Washougal’s borders.

Schools next door
TownSchoolsMain districts
WashougalB+Washougal
CamasA+Camas

Every school in Washougal

7 schools. Each public school’s letter compares its own 2020–21 reading and math results with Washington’s other public schools (the newest school-level results we have).

District schools in Washougalby address
Hathaway Elementary
Elementary · Grades PK–5
272 students16:1Rate it →
Gause Elementary
Elementary · Grades PK–5
224 students15:1Rate it →
Washougal High School
High · Grades 9–12
942 students24:1Rate it →
Also serving Washougalin other towns
Jemtegaard Middle School
Middle · Grades 6–8
408 students18:1Rate it →
Canyon Creek Middle School
Middle · Grades 6–8
168 students20:1Rate it →
Other district programsby referral or application
Washougal Special Services
Prekindergarten · Grades PK
Special Education
36 studentsRate it →
Private schoolstuition; no state tests, so no grade
Riverside Christian School
Elementary · Grades K–8
Private · Religious
73 students10:1Rate it →

Left off: 1 public program with fewer than 25 students (Washougal Learning Academy).

Questions about Washougal’s schools

Are Washougal’s schools good?

By Washington’s own tests, yes: the public schools Washougal children attend outscore 72% of Washington’s school districts on tests and graduation, a B+ Schools grade, #99 of 285 Washington towns. Among towns with similar incomes they beat 69%. Tests are from 2021–22, graduation from the class of 2023.

What school district is Washougal in?

Washougal School District, which runs grades PK–12 and enrolls 2,687 students in 9 schools (2024–25). Small parts of Washougal are served by Camas.

Where do Washougal kids go to high school?

Washougal High School, with 942 students.

What is Washougal’s graduation rate?

89% of the class of 2023 in Washougal School District graduated in four years, against 84% across Washington.

How much does Washougal spend per student?

$17,184 in Washougal School District (FY2024), against $18,444 across Washington. Spending doesn’t count toward the grade.

Are there private schools in Washougal?

Yes: Riverside Christian School (religious, grades K–8, 73 students).

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School data: state test results (2021–22, with participation) and four-year graduation rates (class of 2023) reported to the U.S. Department of Education (EDFacts via ED Data Express); each school’s own letter uses its 2020–21 results (EDFacts via the Urban Institute); schools and enrollment from NCES (2024–25; private schools 2023–24); spending from the Census Bureau’s school finance survey (FY2024). The School Grade is our own summary, graded within Washington. Stars are from neighbors.