Home > Washington > Walla Walla County

College Place School District

Item: College Place School District
Rating: 5
Author: Public School Review

1755 S College Ave
College Place, WA 99324-1175

( shown in map)

Bottom 50%

Tel: (509) 525-4827

www.cpps.org

Top Rankings

College Place School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Washington for:

Overview

This School District

This State (WA)

# Schools

4 Schools

2,552 Schools

# Students

1,531 Students

1,096,569 Students

# Teachers

98 Teachers

60,938 Teachers

Student-Teacher Ratio

15:1

Student By Grade

View Data

Comparison of Students By Grade Trends
Grade	College Place School District	Washington
Pre-K	32	67
Kind	112	229
1	92	220
2	108	234
3	103	245
4	115	234
5	136	241
6	103	242
7	129	241
8	102	243
9	122	250
10	130	257
11	121	261
12	126	280

Download Table: Download as CSV | Download as XML | Download as JSON

Download Full School District Data: Full School Distirct Dataset XML | Full School Distirct Dataset JSON

Note: Data may not be displayed on any public-facing website or service that replicates or resembles a school search or review portal without prior written permission. See our Terms of Service.

District Rank

College Place School District, which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 306 school districts in Washington (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.

The school district's graduation rate of 92% has decreased from PS% over five school years.

This School District

State Average (WA)

#173 out of 307 school districts
(Bottom 50%)

View Data

Overall School District Rank Trends
Year	College Place School District
2023	#173
2022	#198
2021	#193
2019	#193
2018	#194
2017	#215
2016	#242
2015	#246
2014	#240
2013	#209
2012	#232

Download Table: Download as CSV | Download as XML | Download as JSON

Download Full School District Data: Full School Distirct Dataset XML | Full School Distirct Dataset JSON

Note: Data may not be displayed on any public-facing website or service that replicates or resembles a school search or review portal without prior written permission. See our Terms of Service.

36%

41%

View Data

Math Proficiency Trends
Year	College Place School District	Washington
2023	36%	41%
2022	31%	40%
2019	41%	50%
2018	39%	51%
2017	39%	51%
2016	37%	51%
2015	34%	49%
2014	50%	65%
2013	53%	64%
2012	49%	63%
2011	47%	60%

Download Table: Download as CSV | Download as XML | Download as JSON

Download Full School District Data: Full School Distirct Dataset XML | Full School Distirct Dataset JSON

Note: Data may not be displayed on any public-facing website or service that replicates or resembles a school search or review portal without prior written permission. See our Terms of Service.

46%

53%

View Data

Reading and Language Arts Proficiency Trends
Year	College Place School District	Washington
2022	46%	53%
2019	53%	61%
2018	39%	61%
2017	51%	61%
2016	41%	62%
2015	36%	56%
2014	50%	74%
2013	60%	73%
2012	60%	72%
2011	53%	70%
2010	55%	70%

Download Table: Download as CSV | Download as XML | Download as JSON

Download Full School District Data: Full School Distirct Dataset XML | Full School Distirct Dataset JSON

Note: Data may not be displayed on any public-facing website or service that replicates or resembles a school search or review portal without prior written permission. See our Terms of Service.

39%

49%

92%

84%

View Data

Graduation Rate Trends
Year	College Place School District	Washington
2023	92%	84%
2022	92%	84%
2019	92%	84%
2018	95%	88%

Download Table: Download as CSV | Download as XML | Download as JSON

Download Full School District Data: Full School Distirct Dataset XML | Full School Distirct Dataset JSON

Note: Data may not be displayed on any public-facing website or service that replicates or resembles a school search or review portal without prior written permission. See our Terms of Service.

Students by Ethnicity:

0.57

0.69

View Data

Comparison of Diversity Score Trends
Year	College Place School District	Washington
2024	0.56	0.69
2023	0.56	0.68
2022	0.56	0.68
2021	0.57	0.67
2020	0.56	0.65
2019	0.56	0.65
2018	0.54	0.64
2017	0.54	0.64
2016	0.54	0.63
2015	0.36	0.62
2014	0.53	0.61
2013	0.54	0.61
2012	0.53	0.60
2011	0.56	0.58
2010	0.54	0.56
2009	0.54	0.55
2008	0.53	0.54
2007	0.53	0.51
2006	0.54	0.49
2005	0.53	0.49
2004	0.54	0.48
2003	0.53	0.47
2002	0.54	0.45
2001	0.53	0.44
2000	0.52	0.42
1999	0.51	0.40
1998	0.51	0.40
1997	0.53	0.39
1996	0.53	0.39
1995	0.53	0.36
1994	0.52	0.35
1993	0.51	0.34
1992	0.52	0.33
1991	0.48	0.32
1990	0.52	0.31
1989	0.54	0.29
1988	0.51	0.29

Download Table: Download as CSV | Download as XML | Download as JSON

Download Full School District Data: Full School Distirct Dataset XML | Full School Distirct Dataset JSON

Note: Data may not be displayed on any public-facing website or service that replicates or resembles a school search or review portal without prior written permission. See our Terms of Service.

% American Indian

n/a

View Data

American Indian Student Percentage Comparison Over Years (1992-2013)
Year	College Place School District	Washington
2013	1%	1%
2011	1%	2%
2010	3%	4%
2009	2%	4%
2008	1%	4%
2007	1%	4%
2006	2%	3%
2005	2%	3%
2004	2%	3%
2003	1%	3%
2002	1%	3%
2000	1%	3%
1999	1%	3%
1997	2%	3%
1996	2%	3%
1995	2%	3%
1994	1%	3%
1993	2%	3%
1992	1%	3%

Download Table: Download as CSV | Download as XML | Download as JSON

Download Full School District Data: Full School Distirct Dataset XML | Full School Distirct Dataset JSON

Note: Data may not be displayed on any public-facing website or service that replicates or resembles a school search or review portal without prior written permission. See our Terms of Service.

% Asian

View Data

Asian Student Percentage Comparison Over Years (1990-2024)
Year	College Place School District	Washington
2024	2%	9%
2023	3%	9%
2022	2%	9%
2021	1%	8%
2018	2%	8%
2017	2%	8%
2014	2%	7%
2012	1%	7%
2011	1%	7%
2009	1%	10%
2008	2%	9%
2007	1%	8%
2006	1%	8%
2005	1%	8%
2004	1%	8%
2003	2%	8%
2002	2%	8%
2001	2%	7%
1999	1%	7%
1998	2%	7%
1997	1%	7%
1996	2%	7%
1995	2%	6%
1994	2%	6%
1993	1%	6%
1992	2%	6%
1991	2%	6%
1990	2%	5%

Download Table: Download as CSV | Download as XML | Download as JSON

Download Full School District Data: Full School Distirct Dataset XML | Full School Distirct Dataset JSON

Note: Data may not be displayed on any public-facing website or service that replicates or resembles a school search or review portal without prior written permission. See our Terms of Service.

% Hispanic

44%

27%

View Data

Hispanic Student Percentage Comparison Over Years (1988-2024)
Year	College Place School District	Washington
2024	44%	26%
2023	45%	26%
2022	46%	25%
2021	45%	25%
2020	44%	24%
2019	44%	24%
2018	43%	23%
2017	43%	23%
2016	43%	22%
2015	22%	22%
2014	44%	21%
2013	48%	20%
2012	47%	20%
2011	43%	18%
2010	40%	16%
2009	39%	16%
2008	37%	15%
2007	40%	14%
2006	41%	14%
2005	41%	13%
2004	41%	12%
2003	40%	12%
2002	41%	11%
2001	41%	10%
2000	39%	10%
1999	38%	9%
1998	38%	9%
1997	37%	8%
1996	36%	8%
1995	35%	7%
1994	35%	7%
1993	32%	6%
1992	33%	6%
1991	31%	6%
1990	36%	5%
1989	37%	5%
1988	36%	4%

Download Table: Download as CSV | Download as XML | Download as JSON

Download Full School District Data: Full School Distirct Dataset XML | Full School Distirct Dataset JSON

Note: Data may not be displayed on any public-facing website or service that replicates or resembles a school search or review portal without prior written permission. See our Terms of Service.

% Black

View Data

Black Student Percentage Comparison Over Years (1988-2024)
Year	College Place School District	Washington
2024	2%	5%
2023	1%	5%
2022	1%	5%
2018	1%	4%
2017	1%	4%
2016	2%	4%
2013	1%	5%
2011	1%	5%
2010	2%	6%
2009	3%	5%
2008	2%	6%
2007	2%	6%
2006	2%	6%
2005	1%	6%
2004	2%	6%
2003	1%	6%
2002	2%	5%
2001	2%	5%
2000	2%	5%
1999	1%	5%
1998	1%	5%
1997	2%	5%
1996	2%	4%
1995	2%	5%
1994	2%	4%
1993	2%	4%
1992	3%	4%
1991	2%	4%
1990	2%	4%
1989	3%	4%
1988	2%	4%

Download Table: Download as CSV | Download as XML | Download as JSON

Download Full School District Data: Full School Distirct Dataset XML | Full School Distirct Dataset JSON

Note: Data may not be displayed on any public-facing website or service that replicates or resembles a school search or review portal without prior written permission. See our Terms of Service.

% White

50%

47%

View Data

White Student Percentage Comparison Over Years (1988-2024)
Year	College Place School District	Washington
2024	50%	48%
2023	49%	49%
2022	48%	50%
2021	49%	51%
2020	50%	53%
2019	50%	53%
2018	52%	55%
2017	52%	55%
2016	53%	56%
2015	27%	57%
2014	53%	58%
2013	49%	59%
2012	50%	60%
2011	52%	63%
2010	55%	64%
2009	55%	65%
2008	58%	66%
2007	56%	68%
2006	54%	69%
2005	55%	70%
2004	54%	71%
2003	56%	71%
2002	54%	73%
2001	55%	74%
2000	58%	75%
1999	59%	76%
1998	59%	76%
1997	58%	77%
1996	58%	78%
1995	59%	79%
1994	60%	80%
1993	62%	81%
1992	61%	81%
1991	65%	82%
1990	60%	83%
1989	57%	84%
1988	60%	84%

Download Table: Download as CSV | Download as XML | Download as JSON

Download Full School District Data: Full School Distirct Dataset XML | Full School Distirct Dataset JSON

Note: Data may not be displayed on any public-facing website or service that replicates or resembles a school search or review portal without prior written permission. See our Terms of Service.

% Hawaiian

View Data

Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander Student Percentage Comparison Over Years (2019-2024)
Year	College Place School District	Washington
2024	1%	2%
2020	1%	1%
2019	1%	1%

Download Table: Download as CSV | Download as XML | Download as JSON

Download Full School District Data: Full School Distirct Dataset XML | Full School Distirct Dataset JSON

Note: Data may not be displayed on any public-facing website or service that replicates or resembles a school search or review portal without prior written permission. See our Terms of Service.

% Two or more races

View Data

Two or More Races Student Percentage Comparison Over Years (2012-2024)
Year	College Place School District	Washington
2024	1%	9%
2023	2%	9%
2022	3%	9%
2021	5%	9%
2020	5%	8%
2019	5%	8%
2018	2%	8%
2017	2%	8%
2016	2%	7%
2015	3%	7%
2014	1%	7%
2013	1%	6%
2012	2%	5%

Download Table: Download as CSV | Download as XML | Download as JSON

Download Full School District Data: Full School Distirct Dataset XML | Full School Distirct Dataset JSON

Note: Data may not be displayed on any public-facing website or service that replicates or resembles a school search or review portal without prior written permission. See our Terms of Service.

All Ethnic Groups

District Revenue and Spending

The revenue/student of $18,098 in this school district is less than the state median of $18,891. The school district revenue/student has grown by 15% over four school years.

The school district's spending/student of $16,156 is less than the state median of $19,344. The school district spending/student has grown by 17% over four school years.

This School District

This State (WA)

Total Revenue

$28 MM

$20,715 MM

View Data

Total Revenues Trends
Year	College Place School District	Washington
2023	$28 MM	$18 MM
2022	$26 MM	$18 MM
2021	$28 MM	$18 MM
2020	$26 MM	$18 MM
2019	$23 MM	$16 MM
2018	$21 MM	$13 MM
2017	$19 MM	$13 MM
2016	$21 MM	$14 MM
2015	$9 MM	$12 MM
2014	$13 MM	$12 MM
2012	$9 MM	$12 MM
2011	$9 MM	$12 MM
2010	$9 MM	$12 MM
2009	$9 MM	$12 MM
2008	$9 MM	$11 MM
2007	$9 MM	$10 MM
2006	$8 MM	$10 MM
2005	$8 MM	$9 MM
2004	$8 MM	$9 MM
2003	$7 MM	$9 MM
2002	$7 MM	$9 MM
2001	$7 MM	$9 MM
2000	$6 MM	$8 MM
1999	$6 MM	$8 MM
1998	$6 MM	$7 MM
1997	$6 MM	$7 MM
1996	$6 MM	$7 MM
1995	$6 MM	$6 MM

Download Table: Download as CSV | Download as XML | Download as JSON

Download Full School District Data: Full School Distirct Dataset XML | Full School Distirct Dataset JSON

Note: Data may not be displayed on any public-facing website or service that replicates or resembles a school search or review portal without prior written permission. See our Terms of Service.

Spending

$25 MM

$21,212 MM

View Data

Total Expenditure Trends
Year	College Place School District	Washington
2023	$25 MM	$15 MM
2022	$22 MM	$17 MM
2021	$25 MM	$15 MM
2020	$22 MM	$17 MM
2019	$20 MM	$16 MM
2018	$19 MM	$14 MM
2017	$18 MM	$13 MM
2016	$20 MM	$13 MM
2015	$8 MM	$10 MM
2014	$39 MM	$11 MM
2012	$9 MM	$12 MM
2011	$8 MM	$11 MM
2010	$8 MM	$10 MM
2009	$9 MM	$11 MM
2008	$8 MM	$11 MM
2007	$8 MM	$10 MM
2006	$8 MM	$9 MM
2005	$8 MM	$9 MM
2004	$7 MM	$9 MM
2003	$7 MM	$8 MM
2002	$7 MM	$9 MM
2001	$6 MM	$9 MM
2000	$6 MM	$8 MM
1999	$6 MM	$8 MM
1998	$6 MM	$7 MM
1997	$6 MM	$7 MM
1996	$7 MM	$7 MM
1995	$9 MM	$6 MM

Download Table: Download as CSV | Download as XML | Download as JSON

Download Full School District Data: Full School Distirct Dataset XML | Full School Distirct Dataset JSON

Note: Data may not be displayed on any public-facing website or service that replicates or resembles a school search or review portal without prior written permission. See our Terms of Service.

Revenue / Student

$18,098

$18,891

View Data

Average Revenue Per Student Trends
Year	College Place School District	Washington
2023	$17,830	$20,861
2022	$15,687	$20,595
2021	$17,210	$22,261
2020	$15,687	$20,595
2018	$14,219	$17,034
2017	$13,727	$16,266
2016	$17,476	$16,359
2015	$10,518	$11,994
2014	$15,195	$12,940
2012	$11,519	$12,445
2011	$11,773	$12,577
2010	$12,414	$11,994
2009	$12,503	$12,260
2008	$11,179	$11,273
2007	$10,316	$10,323
2006	$9,818	$9,385
2005	$9,435	$8,889
2004	$9,172	$9,060
2003	$8,965	$8,698
2002	$8,755	$7,902
2001	$8,320	$8,010
2000	$7,519	$7,416
1999	$6,785	$7,257
1998	$7,008	$6,806
1997	$6,731	$6,273
1995	$6,861	$5,897
1992	$5,619	$5,711
1990	$5,094	$4,869

Download Table: Download as CSV | Download as XML | Download as JSON

Download Full School District Data: Full School Distirct Dataset XML | Full School Distirct Dataset JSON

Note: Data may not be displayed on any public-facing website or service that replicates or resembles a school search or review portal without prior written permission. See our Terms of Service.

Spending / Student

$16,156

$19,344

View Data

Average Expenditure Per Student Trends
Year	College Place School District	Washington
2023	$15,917	$17,883
2022	$13,725	$19,584
2021	$15,363	$19,082
2020	$13,725	$19,584
2018	$13,304	$17,238
2017	$13,506	$16,506
2016	$16,255	$15,517
2015	$9,141	$10,499
2014	$45,454	$12,404
2012	$10,916	$11,905
2011	$10,782	$11,693
2010	$10,789	$10,499
2009	$11,507	$11,231
2008	$10,110	$11,125
2007	$9,927	$9,967
2006	$9,302	$8,893
2005	$8,881	$8,879
2004	$8,655	$8,617
2003	$8,419	$8,253
2002	$8,604	$7,974
2001	$7,783	$8,055
2000	$7,374	$7,278
1999	$6,210	$7,029
1998	$6,805	$6,800
1997	$6,549	$6,422
1995	$10,800	$6,024
1992	$5,687	$6,438
1990	$4,871	$4,978

Download Table: Download as CSV | Download as XML | Download as JSON

Download Full School District Data: Full School Distirct Dataset XML | Full School Distirct Dataset JSON

Note: Data may not be displayed on any public-facing website or service that replicates or resembles a school search or review portal without prior written permission. See our Terms of Service.

Best College Place School District Public Schools (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)

Location

Quick Facts

Rank: #11.

Davis Elementary School

(Math: 50% | Reading: 48%)
:

Top 50%

Add to Compare

31 Se Ash Street
College Place, WA 99324
(509) 525-5110

Gr: PK-5 | 698 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 49%

Rank: #22.

College Place High School

(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 55-59%)
:

Bottom 50%

Add to Compare

1755 S. College Avenue
Walla Walla, WA 99362
(509) 525-4827

Gr: 9-12 | 486 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 49%

Rank: #33.

John Sager Middle School

(Math: 26% | Reading: 40%)
:

Bottom 50%

Add to Compare

1775 South College Avenue
College Place, WA 99324
(509) 525-5300

Gr: 6-8 | 334 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 52%

Rank: n/an/a

College Place Open Doors Program

Alternative School

Add to Compare

1755 S College Avenue
College Place, WA 99324
(509) 525-4827

Gr: 9-12 | 13 students Minority enrollment: 85%

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools belong to College Place School District?

College Place School District manages 4 public schools serving 1,531 students.

What is the rank of College Place School District?

College Place School District is ranked #181 out of 306 school districts in Washington (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2022-2023 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Washington school districts for: Highest graduation rate (Top 5%)

What is the racial composition of students in College Place School District?

50% of College Place School District students are White, 44% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are Black, 2% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.

What is the student/teacher ratio of College Place School District?

College Place School District has a student/teacher ratio of 15:1, which is lower than the Washington state average of 18:1.

What is College Place School District's spending/student ratio?

The school district's spending/student of $16,156 is less than the state median of $19,344. The school district spending/student has grown by 17% over four school years.

Recent Articles

June 04, 2026

AI Report Cards: Should Schools Evaluate AI Use?

Explore whether schools should assess student AI use, the benefits, risks, and what responsible AI report cards could look like in 2026.

June 04, 2026

The Parent’s Guide to School Cell Phone Bans in 2026

Learn how school cell phone bans work in 2026, why districts are adopting them, and what parents should expect.

June 04, 2026

Parental Involvement in Public Schools: 2026 Update

Explore the latest 2026 trends, research, and strategies shaping parental involvement in public schools and student success.

Quick Facts (2026)

District size: 4 schools
Grades: PK-12
Enrollment: 1,531 students
Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1
Minority Enrollment: 50%
: 92% (Top 5% in WA)
: Bottom 50%
: 36% (Top 50%)
: 46% (Btm 50%)
: 39% (Btm 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WA Dept. of Education