It's not secret that area private schools in the Mid-Columbia are seeing record enrollments, inquires and interest. Here's some of the stats. As the pandemic drags on, interest in these schools continues to grow.
As of February 1st, 2021, a total of 1,216 students have formally withdrawn or transfered from Richland, Pasco and Kennewick Schools compared to 2019-2020 numbers--moving to either private, home schools or out of District.
GOP Senator, who spent ten years on Eastmont School Board, says summer break results in having to 're-teach' a lot of information; COVID has only made it worse.