Tri-Cities Education
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
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
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 Tri-Cities
Washington State University Tri-Cities (WSU-TC – 509.372.7250) was founded in 1989 and is one of the four campuses in the WSU system. The campus serves approximately 1,800 students and offers 20 undergraduate and 20 graduate degrees. WSU Tri-Cities offers extensive opportunities for career experiences such as internships and co-ops with our partnering organizations adjacent to campus such as the Pacific Northwest National Lab and Hanford companies. Students receive a private school atmosphere for a public school cost, as well as our low faculty-to-student ratio.
WSU Tri-Cities strives to offer opportunities for dynamic student engagement, dynamic research experiences, and dynamic community engagement. Our campus values quality, innovation, experiential learning, community collaborations and a facility rich in diversity. We offer personalized undergraduate and graduate education with faculty, staff and students engaged in research, outreach and community service commensurate with the University’s land-grant mission.
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
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
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
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 Tri-Cities
Washington State University Tri-Cities (WSU-TC – 509.372.7250) was founded in 1989 and is one of the four campuses in the WSU system. The campus serves approximately 1,800 students and offers 20 undergraduate and 20 graduate degrees. WSU Tri-Cities offers extensive opportunities for career experiences such as internships and co-ops with our partnering organizations adjacent to campus such as the Pacific Northwest National Lab and Hanford companies. Students receive a private school atmosphere for a public school cost, as well as our low faculty-to-student ratio.
WSU Tri-Cities strives to offer opportunities for dynamic student engagement, dynamic research experiences, and dynamic community engagement. Our campus values quality, innovation, experiential learning, community collaborations and a facility rich in diversity. We offer personalized undergraduate and graduate education with faculty, staff and students engaged in research, outreach and community service commensurate with the University’s land-grant mission.
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
