Serving 116 students in grades 8-12, Cascadia 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 bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is ≤20% (which is lower than the Washington state average of 40%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 21-39% (which is lower than the Washington state average of 53%).
The student:teacher ratio of 23:1 is higher than the Washington state level of 16:1.
Minority enrollment is 32% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Washington state average of 52% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- School Type: Alternative school
- Grades: 8-12
- Enrollment: 116 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 23:1
- Minority Enrollment: 32%
- Graduation Rate: 50-59% (Btm 50% in WA)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: ≤20% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 21-39% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 30-39% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Cascadia High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Washington for:
Category
Attribute
Community Size
School Overview
Cascadia High School's student population of 116 students has grown by 13% over five school years.
The teacher population of 5 teachers has grown by 25% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 8-12
Total Students
116 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
5 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Cascadia High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 2,113 schools in Washington (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Cascadia High School is 0.50, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.69. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1903 out of 2113 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤20%
40%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
21-39%
53%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-39%
49%
Student : Teacher Ratio
23:1
16:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
2%
9%
Hispanic
17%
26%
Black
3%
5%
White
68%
48%
Hawaiian
n/a
2%
Two or more races
10%
9%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
50-59%
84%
Eligible for Free Lunch
54%
49%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WA Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Cascadia High School's ranking?
Cascadia High School is ranked #1903 out of 2,113 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Washington.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≤20% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 40% WA state average), while 21-39% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 53% WA state average).
What is the graduation rate of Cascadia High School?
The graduation rate of Cascadia High School is 50-59%, which is lower than the Washington state average of 84%.
How many students attend Cascadia High School?
116 students attend Cascadia High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
68% of Cascadia High School students are White, 17% of students are Hispanic, 10% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are Black, and 2% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Cascadia High School?
Cascadia High School has a student ration of 23:1, which is higher than the Washington state average of 16:1.
What grades does Cascadia High School offer ?
Cascadia High School offers enrollment in grades 8-12
What school district is Cascadia High School part of?
Cascadia High School is part of Tumwater School District.
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