Daybreak Alternative School serves 10 students in grades 8-12.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is ≥50% (which is lower than the Washington state average of 73%).
The student:teacher ratio of 10:1 is lower than the Washington state level of 16:1.
Minority enrollment is 30% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Washington state average of 51% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Alternative school / Magnet School
- Grades: 8-12
- Enrollment: 10 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 10:1
- Minority Enrollment: 30%
- Reading Proficiency: ≥50%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Daybreak Alternative School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Washington for:
Category
Attribute
Community Size
Student Attention
School Overview
Daybreak Alternative School's student population of 10 students has grown by 66% over five school years.
The teacher population of 1 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 8-12
Total Students
10 students
Total Classroom Teachers
1 teacher
Students by Grade
School Rankings
The diversity score of Daybreak Alternative School is 0.42, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.68. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(12-13)≥50%
73%
Student : Teacher Ratio
10:1
16:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
9%
Hispanic
30%
26%
Black
n/a
5%
White
70%
49%
Hawaiian
n/a
1%
Two or more races
n/a
9%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
30%
41%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
How many students attend Daybreak Alternative School?
10 students attend Daybreak Alternative School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
70% of Daybreak Alternative School students are White, and 30% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Daybreak Alternative School?
Daybreak Alternative School has a student ration of 10:1, which is lower than the Washington state average of 16:1.
What grades does Daybreak Alternative School offer ?
Daybreak Alternative School offers enrollment in grades 8-12
What school district is Daybreak Alternative School part of?
Daybreak Alternative School is part of Spokane School District.
In what neighborhood is Daybreak Alternative School located?
Daybreak Alternative School is located in the East Central neighborhood of Spokane, WA. There are 6 other public schools located in East Central.
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