Pacific Northwest Connections Academy (Closed 2023)

111 Tumwater Blvd Se Ste B203
Olympia, WA 98501
5/
10
Bottom 50%
Serving 866 students in grades 1-12, Pacific Northwest Connections Academy 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 was 26% (which was lower than the Washington state average of 40%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 61% (which was higher than the Washington state average of 53%).
Minority enrollment was 34% 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 1-12
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
866 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
n/a
Students by Grade
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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
No
Tutoring/Mentoring
No
Community Clubs/Activities Offered
No

School Rankings

This School
State Level (WA)
#1160 out of 2113 schools
(Bottom 50%)
26%
40%
61%
53%
55-59%
49%
Student : Teacher Ratio
n/a
16:1
American Indian
1%
1%
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Asian
3%
9%
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Hispanic
13%
26%
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Black
5%
5%
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White
66%
49%
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Hawaiian
1%
1%
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Two or more races
11%
9%
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All Ethnic Groups
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0.54
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75%
84%
Eligible for Free Lunch
1%
41%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Pacific Northwest Connections Academy and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in Washington by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WA Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Pacific Northwest Connections Academy's ranking?
Pacific Northwest Connections Academy is ranked #1160 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?
26% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 40% WA state average), while 61% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 53% WA state average).
What is the graduation rate of Pacific Northwest Connections Academy?
The graduation rate of Pacific Northwest Connections Academy is 75%, which is lower than the Washington state average of 84%.
How many students attend Pacific Northwest Connections Academy?
866 students attend Pacific Northwest Connections Academy.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
66% of Pacific Northwest Connections Academy students are White, 13% of students are Hispanic, 11% of students are Two or more races, 5% of students are Black, 3% of students are Asian, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What grades does Pacific Northwest Connections Academy offer ?
Pacific Northwest Connections Academy offers enrollment in grades 1-12 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Pacific Northwest Connections Academy part of?
Pacific Northwest Connections Academy is part of South Kitsap School District.

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