Top Rankings
Hood Canal School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Washington for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
For the 2026 school year, there is 1 public school serving 337 students in Hood Canal School District. This district's average testing ranking is 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Washington.
Public School in Hood Canal School District have an average math proficiency score of 22% (versus the Washington public school average of 41%), and reading proficiency score of 32% (versus the 53% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 55% of the student body (majority Hispanic and American Indian), which is more than the Washington public school average of 53% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (WA)
# Schools
1 School
2,552 Schools
# Students
337 Students
1,096,569 Students
# Teachers
24 Teachers
60,938 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Hood Canal 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.
Overall District Rank
#274 out of 307 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
22%
41%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
53%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
45-49%
49%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.70
0.69
% American Indian
20%
1%
% Asian
1%
9%
% Hispanic
20%
27%
% Black
n/a
5%
% White
45%
47%
% Hawaiian
n/a
2%
% Two or more races
14%
9%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $27,226 is higher than the state median of $18,891. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $24,374 is higher than the state median of $19,344. The school district spending/student has declined by 5% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$9 MM
$20,715 MM
Spending
$8 MM
$21,212 MM
Revenue / Student
$27,226
$18,891
Spending / Student
$24,374
$19,344
Best Hood Canal School District Public Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Hood Canal Elementary School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
111 N State Route 106
Shelton, WA 98584
(360) 877-5463
Shelton, WA 98584
(360) 877-5463
Gr: PK-8 | 337 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 55%
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Hood Canal School District?
Hood Canal School District manages 1 public schools serving 337 students.
What is the rank of Hood Canal School District?
Hood Canal School District is ranked #267 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: Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Hood Canal School District?
45% of Hood Canal School District students are White, 20% of students are American Indian, 20% of students are Hispanic, 14% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Hood Canal School District?
Hood Canal School District has a student/teacher ratio of 14:1, which is lower than the Washington state average of 18:1.
What is Hood Canal School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $24,374 is higher than the state median of $19,344. The school district spending/student has declined by 5% over four school years.
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