Wayne M Henkle Middle School

173 Students

Middle School 7th - 8th

School Overview

Wayne M. Henkle Middle School is located in the scenic Columbia River Gorge in White Salmon, Washington. Serving students in grades 6–8, the school is part of the White Salmon Valley School District. It operates as a community-focused institution that emphasizes both academic rigor and social-emotional development, striving to support students as they transition from elementary school to the more complex environment of high school.

The school is recognized for its commitment to a well-rounded educational experience, offering a curriculum that balances core subjects like math, science, and language arts with elective opportunities. Because of its location in a smaller, close-knit community, the school prides itself on fostering strong relationships between students, teachers, and parents. By leveraging the unique geography and cultural identity of the Pacific Northwest, Henkle Middle School aims to prepare its students for future academic success while encouraging them to be active, responsible members of their local community.

173

Total Students

10.5

Full-Time Teachers

16.5

Student/Teacher Ratio

45.7%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Wayne M Henkle Middle School
Demographic	Student Count
White	108
Hispanic	55
Asian	2
Two or More	6
Pacific Islander	2

White
108 (62.4 %)
Hispanic
55 (31.8 %)
Two or More
6 (3.5 %)
Asian
2 (1.2 %)
Pacific Islander
2 (1.2 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Middle School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	N/A
District:	White Salmon Valley School District
Phone:	(509)493-1502
Grade Range:	7th - 8th
Total Students:	173
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	10.5
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	16.5
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	57
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	22

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Grade 7 91

Grade 8 82