Sky Valley Options serves 15 students in grades 9-12.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is <50% (which is equal to the Washington state average of 50%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is <50% (which is lower than the Washington state average of 72%).
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is lower than the Washington state level of 16:1.
Minority enrollment is 20% 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: 9-12
- Enrollment: 15 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Minority Enrollment: 20%
- Graduation Rate: ≥50% (Btm 50% in WA)
- Math Proficiency: <50% (Top 1%)
- Reading Proficiency: <50% (Top 1%)
- Science Proficiency: <50% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Sky Valley Options ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Washington for:
Category
Attribute
Community Size
School Overview
Sky Valley Options's student population of 15 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 1 teachers has declined by 80% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
15 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
1 teacher
Students by Grade
School Rankings
The diversity score of Sky Valley Options is 0.34, 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.
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)<50%
50%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(11-12)<50%
72%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
<50%
49%
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
16:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
9%
Hispanic
13%
26%
Black
n/a
5%
White
80%
49%
Hawaiian
n/a
1%
Two or more races
7%
9%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
≥50%
84%
Eligible for Free Lunch
27%
41%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (21-22)
5%
7%
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?
<50% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 50% WA state average), while <50% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 72% WA state average).
What is the graduation rate of Sky Valley Options?
The graduation rate of Sky Valley Options is 50%, which is lower than the Washington state average of 84%.
How many students attend Sky Valley Options?
15 students attend Sky Valley Options.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
80% of Sky Valley Options students are White, 13% of students are Hispanic, and 7% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Sky Valley Options?
Sky Valley Options has a student ration of 15:1, which is lower than the Washington state average of 16:1.
What grades does Sky Valley Options offer ?
Sky Valley Options offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Sky Valley Options part of?
Sky Valley Options is part of Sultan School District.
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