Schools in Zip Code 99040

Zip code 99040 in Wellpinit, WA, is served by four public schools within the Wellpinit School District #49, covering grades K-12 for approximately 415 students in a small, rural community where the district ranks among the lowest in the state.

Among these schools, Wellpinit Elementary School has the strongest academic performance, with its 5th-grade science and math scores being the highest in the district, though still below state averages. In contrast, Wellpinit High School has seen a severe drop in its statewide ranking recently, while Wellpinit Middle School has historically ranked at the very bottom. The alternative Wellpinit Open Doors High School stands out for having a much lower rate of students qualifying for free lunch but also the district's lowest graduation rate and an exceptionally high student-to-teacher ratio.

Overall, these schools face significant challenges, with proficiency rates in English and math far below state averages and very high dropout rates at the high school level. Despite per-student spending that is relatively high at some schools, academic outcomes remain poor across the district, indicating systemic issues affecting the entire community. The recent sharp decline at the traditional high school and the extreme challenges at the alternative high school suggest urgent attention is needed at the secondary level.