FACTS | Washington Public Education
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STUDENTS
How many students are enrolled in Washington's public schools?
FAQs about student enrollment
What is the ethnic breakdown of public school students in Washington?

TEACHERS
How much do teachers at my child's school earn?
How many teachers does Washington employ?
What is the student/teacher ratio in my school district?
FAQs about teacher certification

STANDARDS/CURRICULUM
Basic overview of Washington's curriculum/standards
What are Washington's K-12 academic standards and benchmarks?
What are Washington's high school graduation requirements?

PERFORMANCE
How does Washington measure student academic performance?
How did students score on the most recent Washington Assessment of Student Learning (WASL)?
How did students score on the most recent National Assessment of Educational Progress (NAEP)?
How did students at my school score on the WASL? (use drop-down menu to select school)
How does my child's school compare academically to other schools?
How has my child's school performed academically over time?
What are Washington's high school graduation/dropout rates?
What is my school's/district's graduation rate? (see "other information"; search by district/school)
How does Washington define its dropout rate?
How do Washington students perform on the SATs?
How do Washington students perform on the ACT?
Are Washington's high school seniors "college ready"?
How many high school graduates have to take remedial courses in college?

SYSTEM/GOVERNANCE
What are the laws governing K-12 public education in Washington?
Organization and financing of Washington's public schools

EDUCATION EMPLOYEES
What are Washington's student/staff ratios?
How do public education salaries compare to other Washington workers?
How many people are employed by Washington's K-12 public schools?
What do Washington's public school employees do (duties, positions)?
What are the staff proportions in Washington schools?
Where can I find a ton of other data about Washington's school employees?

FINANCE
How much does Washington spend on K-12 public education?
How much does my public school district spend per student, per year?
How are public education dollars spent?
Where is a detailed breakdown of public education spending (six-year trend)?
FAQs about Washington's public school spending
Where can I find my school district's budget report?