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The region is known for its advances in science and technology,
which have carried over to excellent education opportunities in
each of our local school districts, as well as in the opportunities
of higher education. There are nine public school districts
and 12 private schools in the metro area.
2008-2009 Educational Attainment Estimates
(Age 25+ Population)
High School Graduate 31.4%
Some College, No Degree 23.2%
Associates Degree 10.0%
Bachelors Degree 12.5%
Graduate Degree 7.1%
Source: Demographics Now, August 2010
Post Secondary Institutions – Winter/Spring 2008
Number Enrollment
University/College
2 1,691
Community
College
1 8,000
Vocational High School
1 786
2008-2009 School Year Teacher/Student Ratio
Kennewick
1:22
Pasco
1:23
Richland
1:26
2008-2009 Average Expenditure Per Pupil
Kennewick $8,939
Pasco $8,355
Richland $8,884
SAT Scores–2009 Graduates
Reading Math Writing
Kennewick School
District 489 524
480
Pasco School District
477 504
471
Richland School District
541
561 517
State
Average
524 531 507
National
Average
501 515 493
Source: Kennewick, Pasco and Richland School Districts
Washington State Office of Superintendent of Public
Instruction
Public Schools
Benton City School District
- (509) 588-3717
Columbia School District -
(509) 547-2136
Finley School District
-
(509) 586-3217
Kahlotus School District
- (509) 282-3338
Kennewick School District - (509)
222-5000
North Franklin School District - (509) 234-2021
Pasco School District
- (509)
543-6700
Prosser School District
- (509)
786-3323
Richland School District
- (509)
942-2400
Vocational Schools
The Tri-Tech Skills Center (509-222-7300)
offers classes for students interested in learning a specific
vocational trade. The Center offers high school juniors and
seniors an opportunity to receive skills needed for entry-level
jobs while earning a high school diploma.
Private School
Several private elementary and secondary
schools offer an alternative to the local public school
system. These institutions include:
Bethlehem Lutheran School &
Preschool - (509) 582-5624
Calvary Christian School & Preschool
- (509) 586-8902
Christ the King School
-
(509) 946-6158
Franklin Academy
-
(509) 628-9265
Kingsport Christian School
- (509)
547-6498
Liberty Christian School
-
(509) 946-0602
St. Joseph's Catholic School
-
(509) 586-0481
St. Patrick's School
- (509)
547-7261
Tri-City Junior Academy
-
(509) 547-8092
Tri-Cities Prep
-
(509) 547-8092
Columbia Basin College
Columbia Basin College (CBC – 509-547-0511) offers its 13,000
students a full array of Associate Degree and Vocational/Technical
career programs. The College works closely with regional employers
to develop specific programs needed to train prospective workers
for area businesses. The Workforce Training Center houses 120
computer work stations and provides state-of-the-art training
customized to an employer’s needs.
Washington State University
Washington State
University’s-Tri-Cities (WSU-TC – 509-372-7000) branch
campus provides its 1,100 students the opportunity to acquire
undergraduate and graduate degrees in a variety of programs.
WSU-TC recently expanded it Tri-City facility to include a
Consolidated Information Center (CIC), merging the Department of
Energy’s Technical Library with WSU’s existing library
to provide public access to years of technical research and
knowledge. The University’s long-term vision shows continued
expansion.
Mid-Columbia Education Alliance
A non-profit partnership
supported by business, community and educational leaders in the
Mid-Columbia region, MCEA works to increase public awareness and
understanding about Washington's efforts to improve the quality of
education for all students.
For more information, please contact:
Executive Director
201 Greenbriar West
Richland, WA 99352
509 737-9102
www.esd123.wednet.edu/mcea