High Schools in Kettle Falls School District

The Kettle Falls School District in Washington state is home to two high schools serving grades 9-12: Columbia Virtual Academy - Kettle Falls, a public virtual school, and Kettle Falls High School, a traditional public high school. While both schools are part of the same district, they exhibit notable differences in their student demographics, academic performance, and other key metrics.

Columbia Virtual Academy - Kettle Falls has a more diverse student population, with 64.15% White, 16.67% Hispanic, and 9.75% two or more races. However, the school's academic performance is mixed, with 10th-grade ELA proficiency above the district and state averages, but math and science proficiency below. Additionally, the school has a low 4-year graduation rate of 54.1% and a high dropout rate of 33.3%. In contrast, Kettle Falls High School has a less diverse student population, with 82.7% White and 7.17% two or more races, but it outperforms the virtual school in several areas, including a strong 4-year graduation rate of 92.5% and a low dropout rate of 7.4%.

The performance gap between the two schools may be attributed to a variety of factors, such as the differences in school type, funding, and resource allocation. Kettle Falls High School spends significantly more per student ($17,164) compared to Columbia Virtual Academy - Kettle Falls ($10,219), which may contribute to the higher academic performance and graduation rates. Understanding the factors that drive these differences can inform strategies to enhance educational outcomes for all students in the Kettle Falls School District.