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Pasco School District

Washington · Public School District
29
Schools
18,515
Students
$17,723
Per-Pupil Spend
+24% nat'l
74.8%
Free Lunch Rate
+23pp vs nat'l
81.4%
Graduation Rate
-5.1pp vs nat'l
District Overview

Pasco School District is a public school district in Washington serving 18,515 students across 29 schools. It includes 19 elementary, 4 middle, 4 high schools. Its graduation rate of 81.4% is below the national average of 86.5%. Per-pupil spending of $17,723 is above average for a US public school district. 75% 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 43/100.

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All Schools (29)
Middle Schools4 schools
SchoolGradesStudents
Ellen Ochoa Middle School06–08886
Mcloughlin Middle School06–081,078
Ray Reynolds Middle School06–081,262
Stevens Middle School06–08988
High Schools4 schools
SchoolGradesStudents
Chiawana Senior High School08–122,999
New Horizons High School06–12319
Pasco Senior High School09–122,376
Soar to Success09–120
Other Schools2 schools
SchoolGradesStudents
Pasco Early ChildhoodPK–PK77
Pasco Early Learning CenterPK–PK231
District Finances
Per-Pupil Expenditure$17,723+24% nat'l avg
National avg $14,347
Revenue Sources
71%
State
70.8%
Local (property tax)
12.0%
Federal
17.3%

State funding accounts for 71% 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
29
Schools
18,515
Students
75%
Free Lunch
$18K
Per-Pupil
Graduation Rate81.4%
Opportunity Score43/100
StateWashington →
School Rankings
Strengths & Considerations
High per-student investment
Spends $17,723 per pupil — 24% above the national average of $14,347.
Range of school options
With 29 schools, families have meaningful choice across programs and grade levels.
Below-average graduation rate
At 81.4%, graduation is 5.1 points below the national average of 86.5%.
High economic need in community
75% 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 Pasco School District?
Pasco School District has 29 public schools, serving a total of 18,515 students.
What is the graduation rate for Pasco School District?
The graduation rate is 81.4%, which is below the national average of 86.5%.
How much does Pasco School District spend per student?
Pasco School District spends $17,723 per pupil — 24% above the national average of $14,347.
What percentage of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch in Pasco School District?
75% of students in Pasco School District qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, compared to the national rate of 52.2%.
Are there charter schools in Pasco School District?
No, Pasco School District does not currently include any charter schools.
What grade levels does Pasco School District serve?
Pasco School District serves grades PK through 12, covering elementary, middle, and high school levels.
What is the opportunity score for Pasco School District?
The median opportunity score across schools in Pasco 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.