What Washougal School District does

Washougal School District (legally Washougal School District 112-6) is a Washington State political subdivision and public K-12 school district serving residents of Washougal in Clark County. Founded in 1852 as the first public school district north of the Columbia River, it operates four elementary schools (Cape Horn-Skye, Columbia River Gorge, Gause, Hathaway), two middle schools (Canyon Creek, Jemtegaard), one high school (Washougal High School), and the Washougal Learning Academy alternative program. The district also delivers early learning services (Transition to Kindergarten, Developmental Preschool, Head Start/EOCF, Birth to Three) and community education programs including fee-based youth summer camps.

The district's revenue model is government-funded: primary income derives from Washington State per-pupil allocations through OSPI, supplemented by locally approved education levies (both passing in the February 2026 election), federal grants including Drug Free Communities, and state/private grants such as the $20,000 OSPI Pre-K Inclusion Champions award. Transaction-fee revenue from community education camps ($75-$188) is marginal. Technology infrastructure is standard K-12 edtech: Qmlativ/Skyward student information system, ParentSquare family communication, Google Workspace productivity, Follett library management, IEP Online for special education, SafeSchools for staff training, and HappyFox for help desk. Specialized programs include Renzulli for highly capable student identification and Running Start dual-credit partnerships with Clark College.

The district employs 251-500 staff across instructional, administrative, and operational roles, with executive leadership under Superintendent Aaron Hansen and directors overseeing finance, communications/technology/operations, special services, CTE, and teaching/learning. Distribution is geographically constrained to in-district enrollment (mandatory for residents) with optional out-of-district Choice Transfer applications. Services are delivered at physical school facilities modernized through two general obligation bonds (1999 and 2015), with community partnerships spanning 40+ civic, healthcare, higher education, and industry organizations supporting CTE pathways, after-school enrichment, and family services.

Name

Washougal School District

Legal name

Washougal School District

Website

https://washougal.k12.wa.us

Company type

Public

Founded year

1852

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

251–500 employees

Short description

Washougal School District is a Washington State public K-12 school district founded in 1852, operating seven schools plus an alternative learning academy to serve residents of Washougal, Washington from birth through grade 12.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

K-12 Public Education

NAICS

Elementary and Secondary Schools (6111)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

Public School Districts (K–12) (EDADABAA)

Keywords

• Public K-12 education
• Elementary secondary schooling
• Early childhood learning
• Career technical education
• Special education services

Headquarters

HQ city

Washougal

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices9 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales, Supply Chain

Revenue model

1. State Per-Pupil Funding: Primary revenue source from Washington State based on average annual enrollment (FTE student count). State funding is distributed through the Washington State Office of the Superintendent of Public Instruction (OSPI).
2. Local Levy Revenue: Local education levies approved by Washougal voters provide supplemental funding. February 2026 election showed both Washougal school levies passing.
3. Federal Grants: Federal funding streams including Drug Free Communities grant (fiscal agent partnership with Unite! Washougal Community Coalition) supporting substance abuse prevention.
4. State/Private Grants: Pre-K Inclusion Champions grant worth $20,000 from OSPI for inclusive preschool practices. Washougal Schools Foundation provides classroom grants and mini-grants annually.
5. Community Education Program Fees: Fee-based youth summer camps and before/after school care programs including QuickStart Sports ($99 half-day, $188 full-day), WHS athletic camps ($75-$100), and Construction Summer Camp ($99). Revenue supports program operations.

Pricing tiers

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

Washougal School District provides free public K-12 education across four elementary schools, two middle schools, one high school, and an alternative learning academy, serving students residing within district boundaries. The district also delivers early learning programs, career and technical education, highly capable programming, special education services, and fee-based community education and recreation programs including youth summer camps and before/after school care.

Product overview

Washougal School District operates as a unified K-12 public school district offering educational services through seven schools: four elementary schools (Cape Horn-Skye, Columbia River Gorge, Gause, Hathaway), two middle schools (Canyon Creek, Jemtegaard), one high school (Washougal High School), and an alternative learning academy (WLA). Supporting the core academic program are specialized services including Early Learning Programs (Transition to Kindergarten, Developmental Preschool, Head Start, Birth to Three), Career and Technical Education (CTE) with 16 career clusters, a Highly Capable Program for gifted students, Community Education and Recreation (summer camps, before/after care), Professional Learning Communities for staff development, and School Nurse Services. The district's technology stack includes Qmlativ (Skyward) for student information, ParentSquare for family communication, Google Workspace for productivity, and various specialized platforms for library management, athletics scheduling, HR/payroll, and special education.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Cape Horn-Skye Elementary Public elementary school serving grades K-5, located at 9731 Washougal River Road, Washougal, WA 98671. Principal: Brooke Henley. School hours 8:00 AM – 2:30 PM (Wednesday 8:00 AM – 1:50 PM). Hosts the Highly Capable Program Coordinator's office.
• Columbia River Gorge Elementary Public elementary school serving grades K-5, located at 35300 SE Evergreen Hwy, Washougal, WA 98671. Principal: Hannah Hartman. School hours 9:10 AM – 3:40 PM (Wednesday 9:10 AM – 3:00 PM). Hosts Right@School before/after care.
• Gause Elementary Public elementary school serving grades K-5, located at 1100 34th Street, Washougal, WA 98671. Principal: Tami Culp. School hours 9:10 AM – 3:40 PM (Wednesday 9:10 AM – 3:00 PM). Hosts Right@School before/after care.
• Hathaway Elementary Public elementary school serving grades K-5, located at 630 24th Street, Washougal, WA 98671. Principal: Wendy Morrill. School hours 9:10 AM – 3:40 PM (Wednesday 9:10 AM – 3:00 PM). Also hosts Developmental Preschool and Head Start/EOCF programs.
• Canyon Creek Middle School Public middle school serving grades 6-8, located in Washougal, WA 98671. Principal: Jake Healea. School hours 8:00 AM – 2:30 PM (Wednesday 8:00 AM – 1:50 PM). Provides middle school athletics and district assessment leadership.
• Jemtegaard Middle School Public middle school serving grades 6-8, located at 35300 SE Evergreen Hwy, Washougal, WA 98671. Principal: David Cooke. School hours 8:15 AM – 2:45 PM (Wednesday 8:15 AM – 2:05 PM). Hosts Club Unite after-school enrichment.
• Washougal High School Public high school serving grades 9-12, located at 1201 39th Street, Washougal, WA 98671. Principal: Mark Castle. Home to the Washburn Performing Arts Center and comprehensive CTE programs with dual credit and Running Start opportunities.
• Washougal Learning Academy Alternative learning environment offering flexible schedules for students. Located at 1100 34th St, Washougal, WA 98671. Recently expanded to serve grades 9-12 beginning 2025-2026 school year. Principal: Tami Culp.
• Early Learning Programs Comprehensive early childhood education including Transition to Kindergarten (free for 4-year-olds with demonstrated need), Developmental Preschool (free for students with identified developmental delays), Head Start/EOCF (free based on federal poverty guidelines), Birth to Three early intervention, and Right@School before/after care. Located at Hathaway Elementary.
• Career and Technical Education (CTE) Program offering career pathway exploration across 16 national career clusters including Business, IT, Health Sciences, Culinary Arts, Manufacturing, STEM, and more. Provides dual credit opportunities, worksite learning, industry partnerships, and Specialized CTE programs through Cascadia Technical Academy.
• Highly Capable Program Gifted and talented education program identifying students in grades K-12 with advanced academic abilities. Uses NNAT3, CogAT, and a multi-disciplinary selection process for program admission. Provides differentiated instruction and enrichment via Renzulli Learning.
• Community Education and Recreation Recreational and educational programs including youth summer camps (QuickStart Sports $99 half-day/$188 full-day, WHS athletic camps $75-$100, Construction Summer Camp $99), Right@School before/after care, and adult programs. Registration via inTouch online system. Financial assistance available for qualifying students.
• Professional Learning Communities Collaborative teacher professional development model where staff meet weekly (Wednesdays 40-minute early release) to analyze and improve classroom practice through shared inquiry and action research.
• School Nurse Services School-based health services through School Nurse Corps partnership with ESD 112, providing health assessments, medication administration, health screenings, immunization compliance, and emergency care planning across district schools.

Quantifiable outcome

• On-Time Graduation Rate tracked against State of WA benchmarks
• +8 more outcomes

Segments6 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

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App detail

Integration18 records

Partnerships

35 partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Educational Service District 112 (ESD 112)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerESD 112 provides essential support services including the Birth to Three early intervention program, School Nurse Corps program, professional development (PD Enroller), and certification support. The district works with ESD 112 on special services, evaluation systems, and CTE advisory support. Contact: Chelsea Jacobson at ESD 112, 2500 NE 65th Ave, Vancouver, WA 98661-6812, 360-952-3322.
• Office of the Superintendent of Public Instruction (OSPI)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerWashington State OSPI governs all K-12 public education. The district receives state per-pupil funding through OSPI, submits annual reports, follows OSPI regulations, and participates in state assessments (Smarter Balanced). OSPI awarded the district a $20,000 Pre-K Inclusion Champions grant.
• Educational Opportunities for Children & Families (EOCF / Head Start)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerHead Start/EOCF provides preschool programs for young learners through a funding partnership with the Office of Head Start (federal poverty guidelines). Programs are located at Hathaway Elementary School and serve children birth to 5.
• Right@SchoolcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorRight@School provides before and after school childcare and enrichment programs at CRGE and Gause Elementary campuses for students in grades K-6. Licensed for students age 5+. The district provides facility access while Right@School operates the program independently.
• Cascadia Technical AcademyminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerFormerly Clark County Skills Center. WHS students can attend Cascadia Technical Academy for specialized CTE programs. The academy is an alternative pathway for career and technical education.
• Camas Washougal Rotary ClubminorGTM or Marketing PartnerLocal civic organization supporting district schools and programs through volunteer efforts and community engagement.
• Camas Washougal Community ChestminorGTM or Marketing PartnerLocal philanthropic organization providing funding for the 'Principal's Checkbook' grant, which gives each principal funds to help students in financial need access activities, services, or materials necessary for quality education.
• City of WashougalcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerLocal municipal government. District coordinates with the City for community events, facility use, emergency management, and shared community resources. Students participate in City events including Dozer Days (Nutter Foundation partnership).
• Columbia Credit UnionminorGTM or Marketing PartnerLocal financial institution providing employee discount programs for district staff and community support.
• Unite! Washougal Community CoalitioncoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCommunity coalition addressing substance abuse prevention. District serves as fiscal agent for Drug Free Communities grant in partnership with Unite! Washougal. Coalition funds Club Unite after-school enrichment clubs at JMS and CCMS.
• The Panther FoundationminorGTM or Marketing PartnerFoundation supporting Washougal student athletes. Provides volunteer opportunities and funding for athletic programs.
• Washougal Schools FoundationcoreGTM or Marketing PartnerLocal education foundation that awards classroom grants and mini-grants annually to fund innovative projects and learning activities in district schools and classrooms. Foundation representative sits on district Wellness Committee.
• Central Washington UniversityminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCWU partners with VESi to provide online professional development courses available to district staff for Washington State Clock Hours and Professional Development Credits, starting at $200 per course.
• Clark CollegeminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerLocal community college partner supporting Running Start program allowing high school students to earn college credit.
• Gonzaga UniversityminorOthersListed as a community partner, potentially for teacher education/placement or higher education pathways.
• University of WashingtonminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerListed as community partner. District uses UW Center for Educational Leadership (CEL) 5D model as evaluation framework for teachers.
• Discovery DentalminorOthersLocal dental practice listed as a community partner, potentially providing dental care referrals or school dental programs.
• LifePort, Inc. (a division of Sikorsky)minorOthersLocal aerospace manufacturing company listed as a community partner, potentially providing CTE advisory, worksite learning, or career pathway connections.
• Nutter Foundation (Dozer Days)minorGTM or Marketing PartnerFoundation supporting Dozer Days community event. Students participate in construction equipment demonstrations and learning activities.
• Camas Washougal Business AllianceminorGTM or Marketing PartnerLocal business organization supporting economic development and community engagement.
• Camas Washougal Chamber of CommerceminorGTM or Marketing PartnerLocal chamber of commerce providing networking and community business support.
• Read NorthwestminorGTM or Marketing PartnerLiteracy organization providing volunteers to read with elementary students at Gause, Hathaway, Cape Horn-Skye, and Columbia River Gorge Elementary schools. Applications accepted year-round with new volunteer onboarding in September/October.
• East County Citizens AllianceminorGTM or Marketing PartnerCommunity School Partnership matching community volunteers with WHS students who need academic support in one or more classes.
• Our City CaresminorGTM or Marketing PartnerLocal nonprofit community organization listed as a district partner.
• Gateway Community ChurchminorGTM or Marketing PartnerLocal faith-based organization listed as a community partner.
• Family CompassminorOthersFamily support organization listed as a community partner.
• Children's Home SocietyminorOthersChild welfare organization listed as a community partner.
• Catholic Community ServicesminorOthersSocial services organization listed as a community partner.
• Impact Camas-WashougalminorGTM or Marketing PartnerCommunity impact organization listed as a district partner.
• Marathon Education PartnersminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerEducation-focused organization listed as a community partner.
• Washougal Arts and Culture AllianceminorGTM or Marketing PartnerLocal arts and culture organization supporting creative programs in district schools.
• Washougal Lions ClubminorGTM or Marketing PartnerLocal service organization listed as a community partner.
• Washougal Festival of TreesminorGTM or Marketing PartnerLocal community festival organization listed as a district partner.
• Waste ConnectionsminorOthersWaste management company listed as a community partner.
• Watercare Industrial ServicesminorOthersIndustrial services company listed as a community partner.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Evergreen Public Schools: Larger Clark County, WA public school district operating a comparable K-12 portfolio with traditional and alternative programs. Useful benchmark for scaled operations and levy-funded capital programs.
• Camas School District: Neighboring Clark County, WA public school district of comparable size and demographics. Operates a similar K-12 structure under OSPI funding and serves as the most direct geographic and operational peer for benchmarking.
• Kelso School District: Mid-sized Washington State public school district in Cowlitz County with a similar comprehensive K-12 portfolio and OSPI funding structure.
• Battle Ground Public Schools: Adjacent Clark County, WA district of similar scale, also funded via OSPI per-pupil allocations and local levies. Comparable comprehensive K-12 programming and levy-dependent funding model.
• Ridgefield School District: Smaller but rapidly growing Clark County, WA district serving a similar suburban community profile. Operates K-12 schools under the same Washington regulatory framework.
• Longview Public Schools: Cowlitz County, WA public school district of similar size, offering K-12 instruction with alternative programs and CTE pathways funded through the same state per-pupil model.
• Hockinson School District: Small Clark County, WA district serving a rural-suburban community similar in profile to Washougal. Comparable K-12 footprint and levy-dependent funding.

Regional players

• Stevenson-Carson School District: Small Washington State public school district in Skamania County, geographically adjacent to Washougal but operating across the Columbia River. Comparable regulatory and funding model.
• White Salmon Valley School District: Smaller Washington State public school district serving a rural community across the Columbia River from Washougal. Comparable K-12 structure under OSPI with similar levy and bond dynamics.

Broad incumbents

• Vancouver Public Schools: Largest Clark County, WA public school district and a broad incumbent in the same region. Provides a benchmark for urban-district scale, equity programs, and OSPI compliance practices.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/WashougalSD
• Instagraminstagram.com/washougal_sd
• Xx.com/washougal_sd

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Number of profiles

Profiles24 records

Subsidiaries8 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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