Serving 118 students in grades 9-12, Mica Peak 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 60-79% (which is higher than the Washington state average of 53%).
The student:teacher ratio of 7:1 is lower than the Washington state level of 16:1.
Minority enrollment is 16% of the student body (majority American Indian and Hispanic), which is lower than the Washington state average of 51% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Alternative school / Magnet School
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 118 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 7:1
- Minority Enrollment: 16%
- Graduation Rate: 70-79% (Btm 50% in WA)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: ≤20% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 60-79% (Top 20%)
- Science Proficiency: 21-39% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Mica Peak High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Washington for:
Category
Attribute
Most improved public schools
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Community Size
Student Attention
School Overview
Mica Peak High School's student population of 118 students has declined by 23% over five school years.
The teacher population of 16 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
118 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
16 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Mica Peak 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 Mica Peak High School is 0.29, 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
#1118 out of 2113 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤20%
40%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-79%
53%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
21-39%
49%
Student : Teacher Ratio
7:1
16:1
American Indian
5%
1%
Asian
n/a
9%
Hispanic
4%
26%
Black
1%
5%
White
84%
49%
Hawaiian
n/a
1%
Two or more races
6%
9%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
70-79%
84%
Eligible for Free Lunch
49%
41%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
13%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Mica Peak High School's ranking?
Mica Peak High School is ranked #1118 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 60-79% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 53% WA state average).
What is the graduation rate of Mica Peak High School?
The graduation rate of Mica Peak High School is 70-79%, which is lower than the Washington state average of 84%.
How many students attend Mica Peak High School?
118 students attend Mica Peak High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
84% of Mica Peak High School students are White, 6% of students are Two or more races, 5% of students are American Indian, 4% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Mica Peak High School?
Mica Peak High School has a student ration of 7:1, which is lower than the Washington state average of 16:1.
What grades does Mica Peak High School offer ?
Mica Peak High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Mica Peak High School part of?
Mica Peak High School is part of Central Valley School District.
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