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.
Educational Attainment Estimates
Source: TRIDEC.org
(Age 25+ Population)
| High School Graduate | 26.3% |
| Some College, No Degree | 24.0% |
| Associates Degree | 9.0% |
| Bachelors Degree | 14.2% |
| Graduate Degree | 9.6% |
Post Secondary Institutions Enrollment
|
| Enrollment |
|---|
| University/College |
| 1,520 |
| Community College |
| 8,014 |
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2010-2011 School Year
| | Teacher/Student Ratio |
|---|
| Kennewick | 1:20 |
| Pasco | 1:17 |
| Richland | 1:20 |
2010-2011 Average Expenditure Per Pupil
| Kennewick | $8,824 |
| Pasco | $9,157 |
| Richland | $8,921 |
SAT Scores–2012 Graduates
| Reading | Math | Writing |
|---|
| Kennewick School District | 497 | 517 | 475 |
| Pasco School District | 438 | 447 | 422 |
| Richland School District | 527 | 545 | 508 |
| State Average | 519 | 530 | 503 |
| National Average | 496 | 514 | 488 |
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 |
509.967.6000
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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
| Bethlehem Lutheran School & Preschool |
509.582.5624 |
| Calvary Christian School & Preschool |
509.735.1002 |
| 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 |
509.546.2465 |
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