Serving 110 students in grades 9-12, Henderson Bay Alt High School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Washington for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is <50% (which is higher than the Washington state average of 40%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is ≥50% (which is lower than the Washington state average of 53%).
The student:teacher ratio of 9:1 is lower than the Washington state level of 16:1.
Minority enrollment is 34% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Washington state average of 51% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Online School/Alternative school / Magnet School
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 110 students
- State Accredited: No
- Live Instruction: No
- Rolling Enrollment: No
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 9:1
- Minority Enrollment: 34%
- Graduation Rate: 40-59% (Btm 50% in WA)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50%
- Math Proficiency: <50% (Top 30%)
- Reading Proficiency: ≥50% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 40-59% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Henderson Bay Alt High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Washington for:
Category
Attribute
Most improved public schools
Community Size
Student Attention
School Overview
Henderson Bay Alt High School's student population of 110 students has declined by 25% over five school years.
The teacher population of 12 teachers has grown by 9% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
110 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
12 teachers
Students by Grade
State Accredited Program
No
Personalized Content
No
Live Instruction
No
Rolling Enrollment
No
Flexible Class Schedule
No
Accelerated Offerings
No
Classes for Credit/Part Time Options
No
Dedicated College Counselor
Yes
Tutoring/Mentoring
Yes
Community Clubs/Activities Offered
No
School Rankings
Henderson Bay Alt High School ranks within the top 50% of all 2,113 schools in Washington (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Henderson Bay Alt High School is 0.52, 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.
Overall Testing Rank
#790 out of 2113 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
<50%
40%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
≥50%
53%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-59%
49%
Student : Teacher Ratio
9:1
16:1
American Indian
2%
1%
Asian
1%
9%
Hispanic
14%
26%
Black
1%
5%
White
66%
49%
Hawaiian
n/a
1%
Two or more races
16%
9%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
40-59%
84%
Eligible for Free Lunch
47%
41%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Henderson Bay Alt High School's ranking?
Henderson Bay Alt High School is ranked #790 out of 2,113 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Washington.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
<50% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 40% WA state average), while ≥50% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 53% WA state average).
What is the graduation rate of Henderson Bay Alt High School?
The graduation rate of Henderson Bay Alt High School is 40-59%, which is lower than the Washington state average of 84%.
How many students attend Henderson Bay Alt High School?
110 students attend Henderson Bay Alt High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
66% of Henderson Bay Alt High School students are White, 16% of students are Two or more races, 14% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are American Indian, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Henderson Bay Alt High School?
Henderson Bay Alt High School has a student ration of 9:1, which is lower than the Washington state average of 16:1.
What grades does Henderson Bay Alt High School offer ?
Henderson Bay Alt High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Henderson Bay Alt High School part of?
Henderson Bay Alt High School is part of Peninsula School District.
School Reviews
1 3/23/2020
It was great at first till some current staff showed there true colors. It made me feel ashamed to be a part of a false advertising school of somewhat called choice. In some ways it is, yet the students with a court order to be there is not a choice. Parents who force there kids to be there is not a choice. They say it's your choice, guess what that's not always true. Some staff that's been here since 2014 when I started sadly were not that pleasant to have as a teacher, I hate to say. During my junior year was probably the worst year ever at HBHS. My English teacher was not at her best that year. I went to the principle as well as other students nothing changed to help us have a better understanding with eachother; it was a nightmare. When things weren't getting better, I decided to transfer to ghhs for senior year. I'm excited to start a new year and I hope to have a better experience with teachers. High school isn't all about the education and grades. It's also the relationships and friendships you build with one another during those 4 years. Every student should be able to feel excited, not feel so down when they have to deal with that teacher or staff member that makes their high school experience a living hell.
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