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Omak School District

Washington · Public School District
8
Schools
5,834
Students
$19,305
Per-Pupil Spend
+35% nat'l
65.1%
Free Lunch Rate
+13pp vs nat'l
77.5%
Graduation Rate
-9.0pp vs nat'l
District Overview

Omak School District is a public school district in Washington serving 5,834 students across 8 schools. It includes 3 elementary, 2 middle, 3 high schools. Its graduation rate of 77.5% is below the national average of 86.5%. Per-pupil spending of $19,305 is above average for a US public school district. 65% of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, reflecting significant economic need in the community. Opportunity scores across its schools are limited, with a district median of 41/100.

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All Schools (8)
Elementary Schools3 schools
SchoolGradesStudents
E Omak Elementary03–05340
N Omak ElementaryPK–02448
Washington Virtual Academy Omak ElementaryKG–051,409
Middle Schools2 schools
SchoolGradesStudents
Omak Middle School06–08344
Washington Virtual Academy Omak Middle School06–081,277
High Schools3 schools
SchoolGradesStudents
Highlands High School09–1225
Omak High School09–12480
Washington Virtual Academy Omak High School09–121,511
District Finances
Per-Pupil Expenditure$19,305+35% nat'l avg
National avg $14,347
Revenue Sources
82%
State
82.2%
Local (property tax)
2.4%
Federal
15.4%

State funding accounts for 82% 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
8
Schools
5,834
Students
65%
Free Lunch
$19K
Per-Pupil
Graduation Rate77.5%
Opportunity Score41/100
StateWashington →
School Rankings
Strengths & Considerations
High per-student investment
Spends $19,305 per pupil — 35% above the national average of $14,347.
Below-average graduation rate
At 77.5%, graduation is 9.0 points below the national average of 86.5%.
High economic need in community
65% of students qualify for free or reduced lunch — above the national rate of 52.2% — reflecting broader economic challenges.
Location
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in Omak School District?
Omak School District has 8 public schools, serving a total of 5,834 students.
What is the graduation rate for Omak School District?
The graduation rate is 77.5%, which is below the national average of 86.5%.
How much does Omak School District spend per student?
Omak School District spends $19,305 per pupil — 35% above the national average of $14,347.
What percentage of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch in Omak School District?
65% of students in Omak School District qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, compared to the national rate of 52.2%.
Are there charter schools in Omak School District?
No, Omak School District does not currently include any charter schools.
What grade levels does Omak School District serve?
Omak School District serves grades PK through 12, covering elementary, middle, and high school levels.
What is the opportunity score for Omak School District?
The median opportunity score across schools in Omak School District is 41/100. 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.