The Yakima School District is located in Yakima, WA and includes 26 schools that serve 14,834 students in grades PK through 12. More
District Spending
The Yakima School District spends $9,984 per pupil in current expenditures. The district spends 64% on instruction, 31% on support services, and 5% on other elementary and secondary expenditures.
District Student-Teacher Ratio
The Yakima School District has 19 students for every full-time equivalent teacher, with the WA state average being 19 students per full-time equivalent teacher.
District Student Information
The Yakima School District had a grades 9-12 dropout rate of 5% in 2009. The national grades 9-12 dropout rate in 2007 was 4.4%.
In the Yakima School District, 13% of students have an IEP (Individualized Education Program). An IEP is a written plan for students eligible for special needs services.
The Yakima School District serves 21% English Language Learners (ELL). ELL students are in the process of acquiring and learning English Language skills.
In the Yakima School District, 4% of students are migrant students. Migrant students are the children of migrant workers and often relocate from school to school.
