Serving 2,115 students in grades Kindergarten-12, Washington Connections Academy Goldendale ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Washington for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 25% (which is lower than the Washington state average of 40%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 51% (which is lower than the Washington state average of 53%).
Minority enrollment is 35% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Washington state average of 51% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: Kindergarten-12
- Enrollment: 2,115 students
- Minority Enrollment: 35%
- Graduation Rate: 75-79% (Btm 50% in WA)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 25% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 51% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 46% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WA Dept. of Education
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Washington Connections Academy Goldendale's student population of 2,115 students has grown by 52% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-12
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
2,115 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
n/a
Students by Grade
Washington Connections Academy Goldendale ranks within the bottom 50% of all 2,113 schools in Washington (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Washington Connections Academy Goldendale is 0.55, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.68. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1418 out of 2113 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
25%
40%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
51%
53%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
46%
49%
Student : Teacher Ratio
n/a
16:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
3%
9%
Hispanic
14%
26%
Black
5%
5%
White
65%
49%
Hawaiian
1%
1%
Two or more races
11%
9%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
75-79%
84%
Eligible for Free Lunch
32%
41%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WA Dept. of Education
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Washington Connections Academy Goldendale is ranked #1418 out of 2,113 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Washington.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
25% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 40% WA state average), while 51% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 53% WA state average).
What is the graduation rate of Washington Connections Academy Goldendale?
The graduation rate of Washington Connections Academy Goldendale is 75-79%, which is lower than the Washington state average of 84%.
How many students attend Washington Connections Academy Goldendale?
2,115 students attend Washington Connections Academy Goldendale.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
65% of Washington Connections Academy Goldendale students are White, 14% of students are Hispanic, 11% of students are Two or more races, 5% of students are Black, 3% of students are Asian, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What grades does Washington Connections Academy Goldendale offer ?
Washington Connections Academy Goldendale offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-12 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Washington Connections Academy Goldendale part of?
Washington Connections Academy Goldendale is part of Goldendale School District.
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