Serving 144 students in grades 9-12, Washington Youth 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 is 40-49% (which is lower than the Washington state average of 65%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is ≥50% (which is lower than the Washington state average of 53%).
The student:teacher ratio of 24:1 is higher than the Washington state level of 16:1.
Minority enrollment is 75% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Washington state average of 51% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 144 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 24:1
- Minority Enrollment: 75%
- Graduation Rate: <50% (Btm 50% in WA)
- Math Proficiency: 40-49% (Top 1%)
- Reading Proficiency: ≥50% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Washington Youth Academy ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Washington for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
School Overview
Washington Youth Academy's student population of 144 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 6 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
144 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
6 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
The diversity score of Washington Youth Academy is 0.62, 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)
(13-14)40-49%
65%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
≥50%
53%
Student : Teacher Ratio
24:1
16:1
American Indian
2%
1%
Asian
1%
9%
Hispanic
56%
26%
Black
4%
5%
White
25%
49%
Hawaiian
8%
1%
Two or more races
4%
9%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
<50%
84%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
98%
41%
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?
40-49% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 65% WA state average), while ≥50% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 53% WA state average).
What is the graduation rate of Washington Youth Academy?
The graduation rate of Washington Youth Academy is 50%, which is lower than the Washington state average of 84%.
How many students attend Washington Youth Academy?
144 students attend Washington Youth Academy.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
56% of Washington Youth Academy students are Hispanic, 25% of students are White, 8% of students are Hawaiian, 4% of students are Black, 4% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Washington Youth Academy?
Washington Youth Academy has a student ration of 24:1, which is higher than the Washington state average of 16:1.
What grades does Washington Youth Academy offer ?
Washington Youth Academy offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Washington Youth Academy part of?
Washington Youth Academy is part of Washington Military Department School District.
School Reviews
5 1/5/2019
I am a family friend. While this school is being compared to other WA public schools and rates lower, that is not a truth! If the WA public school system wouldn''t have failed these children, this program wouldn''t be necessary. 50% is an amazing success rate and I can see that it will only improve with time, unlike that of the WA public school system.
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