Ocosta School District

The Ocosta School District in Washington state is home to three schools: Ocosta Elementary School, Ocosta Junior-Senior High, and Ocosta ALE (Alternative Learning Environment). While Ocosta Junior-Senior High stands out for its strong academic performance, the district faces challenges with student retention and support, as evidenced by the school's relatively low graduation rates and high dropout rates.

Ocosta Elementary School, the largest school in the district with 325 students, has generally lower test scores compared to the district and state averages, but its 5th-grade science scores are a bright spot, with 40% of students proficient or better. In contrast, Ocosta ALE, the smallest school with only 14 students, serves a unique population with a significantly higher percentage of students from low-income families, as indicated by the school's 78.57% free/reduced lunch rate.

The data also reveals disparities in student racial makeup across the schools, with Ocosta Elementary School having a more diverse student population compared to Ocosta Junior-Senior High, which has a higher percentage of White students. Additionally, the significant differences in spending per student, ranging from $11,004 at Ocosta ALE to $20,793 at Ocosta Junior-Senior High, raise questions about resource allocation and its potential impact on student outcomes.