Wahluke School District is a public school district in rural Grant County, Washington, USA, serving the communities of Mattawa

Mattawa, Washington

Mattawa is an incorporated city in Grant County, Washington, United States. The population was 2,609 at the 2000 census. An estimated population exists between 4500-6500 residents during peak fruit picking/agricultural season and subsides by approximately 2000 residents during non-picking...

, Beverly, Schwana, and Desert Aire.

As of October 2008, the district has an enrollment of 1,992 students and 112 classroom teachers.

One, 60 acres (242,811.6 m²) campus houses all district facilities. Its district headquarters are located in Mattawa

Schools

District Superintendent: Aaron Chavez,
Director of Grants and Compliance: Teri Davison,
Business Manager: Clinton Sherman

• Mattawa Elementary (Pre K - 5)

Principal: Amanda Anderson

• Saddle Mountain Elementary (K - 5)

Principal: John Mullen

• Morris Schott Elementary (K - 5)

Principal: Missy Stevenson

• Wahluke Junior High (6-8)

Principal: Dale Hedman,
Dean of Students: Andy Harlow

• Sentinal Tech Alternative School (9-12)

Principal: Mia Benjamin

• Wahluke High School (9-12)

Principal: Jeff Pietila
Vice Principal: Mia Benjamin

Student Demographics

As of October 2008, 1,992 students were enrolled in district. The ethnic breakdown is: 5.8% White, 93.5% Hispanic, and 0.6% American Indian/Alaskan Native.

90+% of students qualify for free or reduced-price meals. 8.6% are enrolled in special education. 58.1% are transitional bilingual. 26.3% are migrant students.

Programs and Opportunities

Some of programs offered by the district include: agricultural education opportunities, woods and metal shop, over 25 athletic and extra-curricular activities, and extended day programs. The district has also established Bilingual/ESL programs as the majority of students are English language learners.