Serving 89 students in grades 6-12, Okanogan Outreach Alternative 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 ≤10% (which is lower than the Washington state average of 40%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 20-29% (which is lower than the Washington state average of 53%).
The student:teacher ratio of 45:1 is higher than the Washington state level of 16:1.
Minority enrollment is 42% 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: 6-12
- Enrollment: 89 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 45:1
- Minority Enrollment: 42%
- Graduation Rate: 21-39% (Btm 50% in WA)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: ≤10% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 20-29% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: ≤20% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Okanogan Outreach Alternative School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Washington for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Community Size
School Overview
Okanogan Outreach Alternative School's student population of 89 students has grown by 5% over five school years.
The teacher population of 2 teachers has grown by 100% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 6-12
Total Students
89 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
2 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Okanogan Outreach Alternative 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 Okanogan Outreach Alternative School is 0.61, 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
#2065 out of 2113 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤10%
40%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-29%
53%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤20%
49%
Student : Teacher Ratio
45:1
16:1
American Indian
14%
1%
Asian
n/a
9%
Hispanic
16%
26%
Black
n/a
5%
White
58%
49%
Hawaiian
1%
1%
Two or more races
11%
9%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
21-39%
84%
Eligible for Free Lunch
82%
41%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Okanogan Outreach Alternative School's ranking?
Okanogan Outreach Alternative School is ranked #2065 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?
≤10% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 40% WA state average), while 20-29% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 53% WA state average).
What is the graduation rate of Okanogan Outreach Alternative School?
The graduation rate of Okanogan Outreach Alternative School is 21-39%, which is lower than the Washington state average of 84%.
How many students attend Okanogan Outreach Alternative School?
89 students attend Okanogan Outreach Alternative School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
58% of Okanogan Outreach Alternative School students are White, 16% of students are Hispanic, 14% of students are American Indian, 11% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Okanogan Outreach Alternative School?
Okanogan Outreach Alternative School has a student ration of 45:1, which is higher than the Washington state average of 16:1.
What grades does Okanogan Outreach Alternative School offer ?
Okanogan Outreach Alternative School offers enrollment in grades 6-12
What school district is Okanogan Outreach Alternative School part of?
Okanogan Outreach Alternative School is part of Okanogan School District.
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