Top Rankings
Omak School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Washington for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2025 school year, there are 8 public schools serving 5,786 students in Omak School District. This district's average testing ranking is 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Washington.
Public Schools in Omak School District have an average math proficiency score of 22% (versus the Washington public school average of 41%), and reading proficiency score of 44% (versus the 53% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 49% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Washington public school average of 52% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (WA)
# Schools
8 Schools
2,565 Schools
# Students
5,786 Students
1,102,128 Students
# Teachers
253 Teachers
62,276 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
23:1
23:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Omak School District, which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 306 school districts in Washington (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 88% has decreased from 90-94% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#239 out of 307 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
22%
41%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
44%
53%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
49%
49%
Graduation Rate
88%
84%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.68
0.69
% American Indian
5%
1%
% Asian
4%
9%
% Hispanic
22%
26%
% Black
6%
5%
% White
51%
48%
% Hawaiian
1%
2%
% Two or more races
11%
9%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $16,471 in this school district is less than the state median of $18,796. The school district revenue/student has grown by 43% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $15,269 is less than the state median of $19,246. The school district spending/student has grown by 43% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$95 MM
$20,715 MM
Spending
$88 MM
$21,212 MM
Revenue / Student
$16,471
$18,796
Spending / Student
$15,269
$19,246
Best Omak School District Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Washington Virtual Academy Omak High School
(Math: 23% | Reading: 67%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
619 West Bartlett Ave.
Omak, WA 98841
(509) 826-8681
Omak, WA 98841
(509) 826-8681
Gr: 9-12 | 1,644 student Student-teacher ratio: 31:1 Minority enrollment: 38%
Rank: #22.
Omak High School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
20 South Cedar
Omak, WA 98841
(509) 826-5150
Omak, WA 98841
(509) 826-5150
Gr: 9-12 | 436 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 66%
Rank: #33.
Washington Virtual Academy Omak Middle School
(Math: 24% | Reading: 45%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
619 West Bartlett Ave.
Omak, WA 98841
(509) 826-7681
Omak, WA 98841
(509) 826-7681
Gr: 6-8 | 1,192 student Student-teacher ratio: 28:1 Minority enrollment: 44%
Rank: #44.
Washington Virtual Academy Omak Elementary School
(Math: 27% | Reading: 41%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
619 West Bartlett Ave
Omak, WA 98841
(253) 591-6888
Omak, WA 98841
(253) 591-6888
Gr: K-5 | 1,318 student Student-teacher ratio: 27:1 Minority enrollment: 50%
Rank: #55.
E Omak Elementary School
(Math: 26% | Reading: 37%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
715 Omak Ave
Omak, WA 98841
(509) 826-3003
Omak, WA 98841
(509) 826-3003
Gr: 3-5 | 331 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 61%
Rank: #66.
Omak Middle School
(Math: 6% | Reading: 25%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
14 S Cedar
Omak, WA 98841
(509) 826-2320
Omak, WA 98841
(509) 826-2320
Gr: 6-8 | 339 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 62%
Rank: n/an/a
Highlands
Alternative School
521 Grape Ave. E
Omak, WA 98841
(509) 826-8504
Omak, WA 98841
(509) 826-8504
Gr: K-12 | 57 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 80%
Rank: n/an/a
615 Oak Street
Omak, WA 98841
(509) 826-2380
Omak, WA 98841
(509) 826-2380
Gr: PK-2 | 469 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 63%
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Omak School District?
Omak School District manages 8 public schools serving 5,786 students.
What is the rank of Omak School District?
Omak School District is ranked #235 out of 306 school districts in Washington (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2022-2023 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Washington school districts for: Most diverse schools (Top 1%) and Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Omak School District?
51% of Omak School District students are White, 22% of students are Hispanic, 11% of students are Two or more races, 6% of students are Black, 5% of students are American Indian, 4% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Omak School District?
Omak School District has a student/teacher ratio of 23:1, which is higher than the Washington state average of 18:1.
What is Omak School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $15,269 is less than the state median of $19,246. The school district spending/student has grown by 43% over four school years.
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