High Schools in Chewelah School District

The Chewelah School District in rural northeastern Washington operates two high schools—Jenkins Junior/Senior High (grades 7-12) and the Chewelah Open Doors Reengagement Program (grades 10-12)—serving a combined 362 students with a strong focus on keeping students in school and helping them graduate.

Jenkins Junior/Senior High is the district's main comprehensive school and has shown remarkable recent improvement, with its graduation rate reaching 94% and its statewide ranking jumping dramatically over two years; it also excels in science, where 11th graders perform well above state averages. In contrast, the Chewelah Open Doors Reengagement Program serves as a vital alternative for students needing a different path, though it operates with significantly less funding per student than Jenkins despite serving a higher percentage of students from low-income families.

While the district's graduation rates are excellent and dropout rates are low, academic performance is mixed: math proficiency, especially in middle school grades at Jenkins, is a notable area for improvement, while English and science results are closer to or exceed state averages. The data suggests the Chewelah School District provides strong support for student persistence and has a standout science program, but families should be aware of the varying academic results by subject and grade level.