Summary:
The 98801 zip code area of Wenatchee, Washington is home to 19 schools serving students from elementary through high school, including 8 elementary schools, 4 middle schools, 4 high schools, and 3 alternative schools. While the schools in this area display a wide range of academic performance, a few standout institutions like Sunnyslope Elementary School and Valley Academy of Learning K-8 consistently rank among the top schools in the state.
At the high school level, Wenatchee High School is the largest in the district, with a diverse student body and a strong 91.3% four-year graduation rate. However, its academic performance lags behind the state average, with only 58% proficient in English Language Arts and 24% in Math. In contrast, Westside High School has struggled, ranking in the bottom 20% of Washington high schools and earning just 1 out of 5 stars from SchoolDigger.
The data reveals significant disparities in academic achievement across the schools in this area, with a clear correlation between socioeconomic status and student performance. Schools with high percentages of students qualifying for free or reduced-price lunch, such as Abraham Lincoln Elementary and Mission View Elementary, tend to have the lowest proficiency rates. Overall, the Wenatchee School District as a whole ranks in the bottom 40% of Washington districts, indicating a systemic need for improvement in providing high-quality, equitable education to all students in the community.
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