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Camas School District

Washington · Public School District
16
Schools
7,324
Students
$16,731
Per-Pupil Spend
+17% nat'l
17.3%
Free Lunch Rate
-35pp vs nat'l
91.7%
Graduation Rate
+5.2pp vs nat'l
District Overview

Camas School District is a public school district in Washington serving 7,324 students across 16 schools. It includes 6 elementary, 3 middle, 4 high schools. Its graduation rate of 91.7% is above the national average of 86.5%. Per-pupil spending of $16,731 is above average for a US public school district. Only 17% of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, suggesting a relatively low-poverty student body. Opportunity scores across its schools are limited, with a district median of 43/100.

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All Schools (16)
Elementary Schools6 schools
SchoolGradesStudents
Dorothy FoxKG–05506
Grass Valley ElementaryKG–05463
Helen Baller ElemKG–05524
Lacamas Lake ElementaryKG–05360
Prune Hill ElemKG–05449
Woodburn ElementaryPK–05622
Middle Schools3 schools
SchoolGradesStudents
Liberty Middle School06–08681
Odyssey Middle School06–08288
Skyridge Middle School06–08734
High Schools4 schools
SchoolGradesStudents
Camas High School09–121,964
Camas School District Open Doors09–126
Discovery High School09–12191
Hayes Freedom High School09–12143
Other Schools3 schools
SchoolGradesStudents
Camas Connect AcademyKG–12168
Papermaker PreschoolPK–PK34
The Heights Learning CenterPK–PK191
District Finances
Per-Pupil Expenditure$16,731+17% nat'l avg
National avg $14,347
Revenue Sources
64%
31%
State
63.6%
Local (property tax)
30.5%
Federal
5.8%

State funding accounts for 64% of the budget — this district relies more on state aid than local tax revenue.

Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey. District-level data.
District Snapshot
16
Schools
7,324
Students
17%
Free Lunch
$17K
Per-Pupil
Graduation Rate91.7%
Opportunity Score43/100
StateWashington →
School Rankings
Strengths & Considerations
Strong graduation outcomes
91.7% graduation rate — 5.2 points above the national average of 86.5%.
High per-student investment
Spends $16,731 per pupil — 17% above the national average of $14,347.
Low economic disadvantage rate
Only 17% of students qualify for free lunch, well below the national rate of 52.2%.
Range of school options
With 16 schools, families have meaningful choice across programs and grade levels.
Location
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in Camas School District?
Camas School District has 16 public schools, serving a total of 7,324 students.
What is the graduation rate for Camas School District?
The graduation rate is 91.7%, which is above the national average of 86.5%.
How much does Camas School District spend per student?
Camas School District spends $16,731 per pupil — 17% above the national average of $14,347.
What percentage of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch in Camas School District?
17% of students in Camas School District qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, compared to the national rate of 52.2%.
Are there charter schools in Camas School District?
No, Camas School District does not currently include any charter schools.
What grade levels does Camas School District serve?
Camas School District serves grades PK through 12, covering elementary, middle, and high school levels.
What is the opportunity score for Camas School District?
The median opportunity score across schools in Camas School District is 43/100. The national median is 50/100. Opportunity scores reflect long-term economic mobility prospects for children who grow up in these communities.
About This Data

All figures on this page come directly from US federal open datasets — NCES Common Core of Data, EDFacts, and the Opportunity Atlas — and we work hard to keep them accurate and up to date. That said, federal data is published on an annual cycle, so some figures may not yet reflect the very latest school-year changes or local updates. We recommend using this page as a helpful starting point and cross-checking with the school or district directly, or visiting the NCES Common Core of Data and ed.gov for the most authoritative figures before making any important decisions.