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School Comparison

Washington Connections Academy Goldendale (WACA-G)
vs.
Rainier Senior High School

A side-by-side view of publicly reported data for these two schools.

Washington Connections Academy Goldendale (WACA-G)
Rainier Senior High School
  • Washington Connections Academy Goldendale (WACA-G) reported a higher students per counselor than Rainier Senior High School (1446:1 vs. 253:1).
  • Washington Connections Academy Goldendale (WACA-G) reported a higher gifted & talented than Rainier Senior High School (50 vs. 8).
  • Rainier Senior High School reported a higher sat/act participation than Washington Connections Academy Goldendale (WACA-G) (38 vs. 8).
  • Source Data Limit: 6 metrics are directly comparable between the two schools.
  • Source Data Limit: 2 additional metrics are reported by only one school.

Course Access & Programs

Advanced coursework and academic programs available

Washington Connections Academy Goldendale (WACA-G) reported a higher gifted & talented than Rainier Senior High School (50 vs. 8).

Staffing & Support

Counselor and support staff capacity

Washington Connections Academy Goldendale (WACA-G) reported a higher students per counselor than Rainier Senior High School (1446:1 vs. 253:1).

Reported Only at Rainier Senior High School

2 metrics were reported by Rainier Senior High School. Comparable data for Washington Connections Academy Goldendale (WACA-G) is missing or suppressed.

Chronically absent students
69
Dual enrollment
63

Contextual Indicators

District Context

District-level data describes the overarching school district, not the individual school.

Per-pupil spending
Washington Connections Academy Goldendale (WACA-G)
$12,739.25
Rainier Senior High School
$15,578.95
Local revenue share
Washington Connections Academy Goldendale (WACA-G)
8.6%
Rainier Senior High School
21.2%
State revenue share
Washington Connections Academy Goldendale (WACA-G)
80%
Rainier Senior High School
71.7%
Federal revenue share
Washington Connections Academy Goldendale (WACA-G)
11.5%
Rainier Senior High School
7.2%
District chronic absenteeism rate
Washington Connections Academy Goldendale (WACA-G)
12.9%
Rainier Senior High School
31%

County Economics

Both schools are located in the same county.

Median household income
Thurston County
$93,985
Thurston County
$93,985
Poverty rate
Thurston County
9.7%
Thurston County
9.7%
Bachelor's degree or higher
Thurston County
37.2%
Thurston County
37.2%
Unemployment rate
Thurston County
4.6%
Thurston County
4.6%
This comparison is derived exclusively from publicly available federal and state datasets. It may not reflect the most current information. We encourage parents and families to supplement this data with information published directly on each school’s website, which may include more recent figures.