Public schools in White Salmon, WA
5 open public schools with an address in White Salmon, operated by 1 education agency. Compare size, staffing, grade spans, and school type, then confirm assignment with the district.
Public schools
5
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
Reported students
1,078
5 schools reporting · NCES 2024–25
Median student–teacher ratio
18.1:1
Washington median 16.7:1
Charter schools
0
0 virtual
An overview of White Salmon public schools
The federal directory lists 5 public schools in White Salmon, WA: 1 elementary, 2 middle, 2 high. The 5 schools that reported 2024–25 membership enrolled 1,078 students, an average of 216 per school. The largest campus is Columbia High School (361 students), and the largest elementary school is Hulan L Whitson Elem (352).
Every listed school belongs to White Salmon Valley School District. City names come from school mailing addresses, which often differ from district or municipal boundaries.
Across schools that reported staffing, the median student–teacher ratio is 18.1:1, higher than the statewide school median of 16.7:1. A ratio counts classroom-teacher FTE against total enrollment, so specialized programs and part-time staffing can move it; ask schools for actual class sizes by grade.
Among 2 high and combined schools with 2021–22 civil-rights data, 1 reported students enrolled in AP courses and 1 of 2 reported computer-science classes. Confirm current course catalogs directly with each school.
About 47% of students in reporting schools were eligible for free or reduced-price meals in 2024–25. This describes the community served; it is not a quality signal, and community-eligibility schools can report differently.
School districts and agencies serving White Salmon
Elementary schools in White Salmon
1| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hulan L Whitson Elem White Salmon Valley School District | KG–04 | 352 | 16.6:1 |
Middle schools in White Salmon
2| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wallace & Priscilla Stevenson Intermediate School White Salmon Valley School District | 05–06 | 163 | 14.1:1 | |
| Wayne M Henkle Middle School White Salmon Valley School District | 07–08 | 167 | 18.1:1 |
High schools in White Salmon
2| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Columbia High School White Salmon Valley School District | 09–12 | 361 | 20.3:1 | |
| White Salmon Academy White Salmon Valley School District · Alternative School | 09–12 | 35 | 35:1 |
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White60.1%
- Hispanic32.7%
- Black0.4%
- Asian1.1%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0.8%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.3%
- Multiracial4.7%
Enrollment-weighted across 5 White Salmon schools with NCES CCD 2024–25 race/ethnicity counts (1,078 students). Privacy suppression can leave small gaps.
Questions about public schools in White Salmon
How many public schools are in White Salmon, WA?
The current NCES directory lists 5 open public schools with a location address in White Salmon: 1 elementary, 2 middle, 2 high. Together they reported 1,078 students in 2024–25. The count includes charter, alternative, and special-purpose public schools; it excludes private schools.
Which school districts serve White Salmon?
All listed public schools with an address in White Salmon belong to White Salmon Valley School District. Mailing cities do not always match district boundaries, so confirm the district for a specific home address.
What is the largest public high school in White Salmon?
Columbia High School reported the largest high-school enrollment in White Salmon, with 361 students in 2024–25 (grades 09–12). Size is a description of the campus, not a quality measure.
Are there charter schools in White Salmon?
No school with an address in White Salmon is identified as a charter school in the current NCES directory. Families may still have charter or virtual options elsewhere in Washington.
What is the typical student–teacher ratio in White Salmon schools?
The median reported student–teacher ratio across White Salmon public schools is 18.1:1, higher than the Washington school median of 16.7:1. The ratio divides enrollment by classroom-teacher FTE; it is not an average class size.
Does living in White Salmon guarantee a seat at a specific school?
No. Assignment depends on the district's attendance boundaries, programs, and enrollment rules, which can split a city or cross city lines. Use the district profile and its official boundary or school-locator tool to confirm the assigned school for an exact address.
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Sources: NCES Common Core of Data 2025–26 preliminary directory (schools, grades, addresses, charter status) and 2024–25 nonfiscal files (enrollment, teachers, race/ethnicity, meal eligibility); Civil Rights Data Collection 2021–22 (AP and computer science). Cities are grouped by school mailing address. Methodology · All Washington cities