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Sunnyside School District

Washington · Public School District
9
Schools
6,369
Students
$18,380
Per-Pupil Spend
+28% nat'l
80.3%
Free Lunch Rate
+28pp vs nat'l
91.0%
Graduation Rate
+4.5pp vs nat'l
District Overview

Sunnyside School District is a public school district in Washington serving 6,369 students across 9 schools. It includes 5 elementary, 2 middle, 2 high schools. Its graduation rate of 91.0% is above the national average of 86.5%. Per-pupil spending of $18,380 is above average for a US public school district. 80% of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, reflecting significant economic need in the community. Opportunity scores across its schools are moderate, with a district median of 45/100.

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All Schools (9)
Elementary Schools5 schools
SchoolGradesStudents
Chief Kamiakin Elementary SchoolPK–05566
Outlook Elementary SchoolPK–05449
Pioneer Elementary SchoolPK–05615
Sun Valley Elementary SchoolPK–KG448
Washington ElementaryPK–05635
Middle Schools2 schools
SchoolGradesStudents
Harrison Middle School06–08848
Sierra Vista Middle School06–08624
High Schools2 schools
SchoolGradesStudents
SHS Graduation Alliance09–123
Sunnyside High School09–122,181
District Finances
Per-Pupil Expenditure$18,380+28% nat'l avg
National avg $14,347
Revenue Sources
74%
State
74.3%
Local (property tax)
5.0%
Federal
20.7%

State funding accounts for 74% 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
9
Schools
6,369
Students
80%
Free Lunch
$18K
Per-Pupil
Graduation Rate91.0%
Opportunity Score45/100
StateWashington →
School Rankings
Strengths & Considerations
Strong graduation outcomes
91.0% graduation rate — 4.5 points above the national average of 86.5%.
High per-student investment
Spends $18,380 per pupil — 28% above the national average of $14,347.
High economic need in community
80% of students qualify for free or reduced lunch — above the national rate of 52.2% — reflecting broader economic challenges.
Heavy reliance on federal aid
21% of revenue comes from federal sources. High federal reliance typically signals a limited local tax base or high concentration of low-income families.
Location
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in Sunnyside School District?
Sunnyside School District has 9 public schools, serving a total of 6,369 students.
What is the graduation rate for Sunnyside School District?
The graduation rate is 91.0%, which is above the national average of 86.5%.
How much does Sunnyside School District spend per student?
Sunnyside School District spends $18,380 per pupil — 28% above the national average of $14,347.
What percentage of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch in Sunnyside School District?
80% of students in Sunnyside School District qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, compared to the national rate of 52.2%.
Are there charter schools in Sunnyside School District?
No, Sunnyside School District does not currently include any charter schools.
What grade levels does Sunnyside School District serve?
Sunnyside School District serves grades PK through 12, covering elementary, middle, and high school levels.
What is the opportunity score for Sunnyside School District?
The median opportunity score across schools in Sunnyside School District is 45/100. 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.