Serving 84 students in grades 9-12, Mead 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 21-39% (which was lower than the Washington state average of 50%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 60-79% (which was approximately equal to 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 12% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which was lower than the Washington state average of 51% (majority Hispanic).
School Overview
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
84 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
6 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)21-39%
50%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)60-79%
61%
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
16:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
9%
Hispanic
6%
26%
Black
n/a
5%
White
88%
49%
Hawaiian
n/a
1%
Two or more races
6%
9%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
(18-19)60-79%
84%
Eligible for Free Lunch
46%
41%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
11%
8%
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?
21-39% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 50% WA state average), while 60-79% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 61% WA state average).
What is the graduation rate of Mead Alternative High School?
The graduation rate of Mead Alternative High School is 60-79%, which is lower than the Washington state average of 84%.
How many students attend Mead Alternative High School?
84 students attend Mead Alternative High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
88% of Mead Alternative High School students are White, 6% of students are Hispanic, and 6% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Mead Alternative High School?
Mead Alternative High School has a student ration of 14:1, which is lower than the Washington state average of 16:1.
What grades does Mead Alternative High School offer ?
Mead Alternative High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Mead Alternative High School part of?
Mead Alternative High School is part of Mead School District.
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