Sunnyside School District

District Overview
Located at 1110 S 6th St in Sunnyside, Washington, the Sunnyside School District serves as a primary educational hub for families throughout the Yakima metropolitan region. Classified as serving a distant town community, this active, traditional public school district operates nine schools that offer comprehensive instruction spanning from pre-kindergarten through 12th grade. For the 2024–2025 academic period, the district enrolled 6,151 students, fostering a culturally rich learning environment where a vibrant Hispanic student majority (5,726 students) learns alongside White, multiracial, Asian, Black, and Native American peers. With a balanced enrollment of 3,045 female and 3,106 male students spread smoothly across elementary, middle, and high school grade levels, the district offers continuity and stability for local youth throughout their developmental years.

To deliver high-quality instruction and maintain strong community support, Sunnyside School District relies on a substantial workforce comprising approximately 1,466 full-time equivalent staff members. Classroom instruction is led by nearly 667 full-time equivalent teachers and supported by over 92 instructional aides, ensuring students receive consistent academic guidance and tailored assistance. Complementing the teaching staff are roughly 707 support personnel who manage essential day-to-day operations, student services, and district facilities. This well-resourced operational network underscores the district's dedication to maintaining safe, supportive, and academically enriching environments for all children. Families, educators, and researchers interested in exploring local academic offerings can connect with the district by visiting sunnysideschools.org or contacting administrative offices at (509) 837-5851.
9
Total Schools
6,151
Total Students
666.6
Full-Time Teachers
9.2
Student/Teacher Ratio
Demographics

District Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Sunnyside School District
Demographic Student Count
White346
Hispanic5,726
Black14
Asian14
Two or More39
American Indian12
  • Hispanic
    5,726 (93.1%)
  • White
    346 (5.6%)
  • Two or More
    39 (0.6%)
  • Black
    14 (0.2%)
  • Asian
    14 (0.2%)
  • American Indian
    12 (0.2%)
School Levels

School Levels Data Table

School Levels in Sunnyside School District
School LevelSchool Count
Elementary5
Middle2
High2
Other0
School Map
District Details
Status:Open
District type:Regular public school district that is not a component of a supervisory union
Charter:Not a charter district
Number of schools:9
Students:6,151*
Teachers (FTE):666.6*
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:9.2