Serving 231 students in grades 10-12, Alternative High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Washington for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was ≤20% (which was lower than the Washington state average of 51%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 70-79% (which was higher than the Washington state average of 61%).
The student-teacher ratio of 14:1 was lower than the Washington state level of 16:1.
Minority enrollment was 30% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which was lower than the Washington state average of 52% (majority Hispanic).
School Overview
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 10-12
Total Students
231 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
16 teachers
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(16-17)≤20%
51%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(16-17)70-79%
61%
Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
16:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
2%
9%
Hispanic
7%
26%
Black
2%
5%
White
70%
48%
Hawaiian
n/a
2%
Two or more races
19%
9%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
(15-16)50-54%
81%
Eligible for Free Lunch
29%
49%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
n/a
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≤20% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 51% WA state average), while 70-79% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 61% WA state average).
What is the graduation rate of Alternative High School?
The graduation rate of Alternative High School is 50-54%, which is lower than the Washington state average of 81%.
How many students attend Alternative High School?
231 students attend Alternative High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
70% of Alternative High School students are White, 19% of students are Two or more races, 7% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are Asian, and 2% of students are Black.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Alternative High School?
Alternative High School has a student ration of 14:1, which is lower than the Washington state average of 16:1.
What grades does Alternative High School offer ?
Alternative High School offers enrollment in grades 10-12
What school district is Alternative High School part of?
Alternative High School is part of Central Kitsap School District.
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