Okanogan Outreach Alternative School

Summary:

Okanogan Outreach Alternative School is a small public high school serving grades 6-12 in the Okanogan School District in Okanogan, Washington, with a student population of just 89 as of the 2022-2023 school year. The school faces significant challenges, including extremely low graduation rates, high dropout rates, and consistently underperforming test scores compared to state and district averages.

Okanogan Outreach Alternative School has struggled with abysmal four-year graduation rates, ranging from just 28.1% to 47% over the past five years, far below the state and district averages. Dropout rates are also alarmingly high, between 35.2% and 50% during the same period. The school's standardized test scores in English Language Arts and other subjects lag well behind the state and nearby schools like Washington Virtual Academy Omak High School and Omak High School. Additionally, Okanogan Outreach Alternative School has a very high student-teacher ratio, ranging from 31.5 to 44.5 over the past three years, significantly higher than the state and district averages.

The school's struggles may be exacerbated by its high percentage of students (nearly 90%) receiving free or reduced-price lunch, indicating a high level of economic disadvantage among the student population. Despite these challenges, Okanogan Outreach Alternative School has not shown significant improvement in recent years, suggesting the need for a comprehensive review of the school's strategies and resources to better support student success.

Detail:

Public 6-12

119 N 2nd
Okanogan, WA 98840

(509) 422-3629

District: Okanogan School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
350^th of 437 Washington High Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $8,760

Student/teacher ratio: 44.5

Number of students: 89

Racial breakdown:

White:

58.4%

Hispanic:

15.7%

American Indian:

13.5%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 89.9%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Okanogan Outreach Alternative School is not ranked due for the most recent year due to insufficient test score data. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2016 the calculated Average Standard Score was 4.44. (See more...)

Compare Details Okanogan Outreach Alternative School ranks worse than 80.1% of high schools in Washington. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 23.3. (See more...)

The four-year cohort graduation rate measures the percentage of students at Okanogan Outreach Alternative School who earn a standard high school diploma within four years of starting ninth grade.

The high school dropout rate measures the percentage of students who do not complete their high school education.

Student Body

Compare Details Student population at Okanogan Outreach Alternative School is diverse. Racial makeup is: White (58.4%), Hispanic (15.7%), American Indian (13.5%). (See more...)

Compare Details 89.9% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Okanogan Outreach Alternative School is 44.5, which is the 2^nd best among 2 high schools in the Okanogan School District. (See more...)

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Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Okanogan Outreach Alternative School is $8,760, which is the lowest among 4 high schools in the Okanogan School District!

Schooldigger Rankings:

Okanogan Outreach Alternative School was not ranked this year due to insufficient test score data.

SchoolDigger ranks Okanogan Outreach Alternative School 350^th of 437 Washington public high schools. (See Okanogan Outreach Alternative School in the ranking list.)

Okanogan School District:

SchoolDigger ranks Okanogan School District 149^th of 247 Washington school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Okanogan Outreach Alternative School

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Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	WA State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2016	4.44	436^th	443	1.6%

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Data source: test scores: Washington Office of Superindentent of Public Instruction, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

Rank History for Okanogan Outreach Alternative School

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Rank History for all high school students at Okanogan Outreach Alternative School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	WA State Percentile
2011	0.31	440^th	440	0.0%
2021	41.66	259^th	455	43.1%
2022	3.40	432^nd	434	0.5%
2023	31.94	304^th	442	31.2%
2024	23.30	350^th	437	19.9%

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Rank History for high school Low Socio Economic Status students at Okanogan Outreach Alternative School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	WA State Percentile
2021	28.54	302^nd	392	23.0%
2022	3.44	367^th	370	0.8%
2023	38.93	221^st	362	39.0%
2024	22.65	295^th	356	17.1%

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Rank History for high school Female students at Okanogan Outreach Alternative School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	WA State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2024	23.37	280^th	347	19.3%

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Rank History for high school White students at Okanogan Outreach Alternative School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	WA State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2021	24.77	333^rd	413	19.4%
2024	19.12	324^th	374	13.4%

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Data source: test scores: Washington Office of Superindentent of Public Instruction, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

Data source: Washington State Office of Superintendent of Public Instruction

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Enrollment information for Okanogan Outreach Alternative School

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Year	White	African American	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Total
2009	13	2	6	11	n/a	n/a	32
2010	21	1	3	11	n/a	n/a	36
2011	28	0	11	8	0	4	51
2012	31	0	12	3	0	2	48
2013	32	0	10	13	0	2	57
2014	28	0	7	11	0	3	49
2015	27	0	6	18	0	2	53
2016	44	0	12	8	0	3	67
2017	33	0	18	21	0	5	77
2018	35	0	15	19	0	8	77
2019	31	2	19	11	0	21	84
2020	24	0	18	11	0	14	67
2021	30	0	10	11	0	12	63
2022	38	0	19	7	1	8	73
2023	52	0	14	12	1	10	89

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

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Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Okanogan Outreach Alternative School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2009	32	n/a	n/a	n/a
2010	36	n/a	n/a	n/a
2011	51	1.0	51.0	49
2012	48	2.0	24.0	56.3
2013	57	2.0	28.5	59.6
2014	49	n/a	n/a	53.1
2015	53	1.0	53.0	71.7
2016	67	1.0	67.0	52.2
2017	77	1.0	77.0	67.5
2018	77	1.0	77.0	53.2
2019	84	1.0	84.0	79.8
2020	67	1.0	67.0	74.6
2021	63	2.0	31.5	71.4
2022	73	2.0	36.5	89
2023	89	2.0	44.5	89.9

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Okanogan Outreach Alternative School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2009	32	n/a	n/a	n/a
2010	36	n/a	n/a	n/a
2011	51	1.0	51.0	49
2012	48	2.0	24.0	56.3
2013	57	2.0	28.5	59.6
2014	49	n/a	n/a	53.1
2015	53	1.0	53.0	71.7
2016	67	1.0	67.0	52.2
2017	77	1.0	77.0	67.5
2018	77	1.0	77.0	53.2
2019	84	1.0	84.0	79.8
2020	67	1.0	67.0	74.6
2021	63	2.0	31.5	71.4
2022	73	2.0	36.5	89
2023	89	2.0	44.5	89.9

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.

Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Okanogan Outreach Alternative School

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019	$322 (4.3%)	$7,140 (95.7%)	$7,461
2020	n/a	$3,135 (100.0%)	$3,135
2021	$489 (6.1%)	$7,588 (93.9%)	$8,077
2022	$620 (7.1%)	$8,140 (92.9%)	$8,760

Data source: Washington Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Okanogan Outreach Alternative School

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Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
10th Grade English Language Arts (Okanogan Outreach Alternative School)	35.7	64	28.3%
10th Grade English Language Arts (Okanogan School District)	74.7	57.9	16.7%
10th Grade English Language Arts (Washington)	72.8	65.9	6.9%
All Grades English Language Arts (Okanogan Outreach Alternative School)	41.2	62.5	21.3%
All Grades English Language Arts (Okanogan School District)	55.6	45.8	9.8%
All Grades English Language Arts (Washington)	61	52.9	8.1%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	84	89	6%
African American	2	0	100%
American Indian	11	12	9.1%
Asian	0	0
Hispanic	19	14	26.3%
Pacific Islander	0	1
White	31	52	67.7%
Two or More Races	21	10	52.4%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	79.8%	89.9%	10.1%

Schools Near Okanogan Outreach Alternative School

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2024)				Ranking (2023)				WCAS Science (2024)		SBAC English Language Arts (2024)		SBAC Math (2024)		Per Pupil Expenditures (2022)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	SchoolDigger Rating (2024)	Average Standard Score (2023)	Statewide Rank (2023)	State Percentile (2023)	Rank Change from Previous Year	WCAS Science 11th Grade	WCAS Science All Grades	SBAC English Language Arts 10th Grade	SBAC English Language Arts All Grades	SBAC Math 10th Grade	SBAC Math All Grades	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Okanogan Outreach Alternative School	Public	6-12	119 N 2nd	Okanogan	98840	Okanogan County	Okanogan School District	No	No	No	No	(509) 422-3629	89	2	44.5	89.9%	52 (58.4%)	0 (0.0%)	14 (15.7%)	0 (0.0%)	12 (13.5%)	1 (1.1%)	10 (11.2%)	23.3	350^th of 437 public high schools	19.9%		31.9	304^th of 442 public high schools	31.2%	46	44.0	44.8	33.3	39.1			$8,760	$621	$8,140
Okanogan County Juvenile Detention	Public	8-12	227 N 4th	Okanogan	98840	Okanogan County	Okanogan School District	No	No	No	No	(509) 422-7250	5	0			1 (20.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (20.0%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (60.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)								(n/a)							$41,145	$6,481	$34,665
Okanogan High School	Public	9-12	244 South 5th Street	Okanogan	98840	Okanogan County	Okanogan School District	No	No	No	No	(509) 422-3770	312	18	17.4	70.8%	175 (56.1%)	1 (0.3%)	87 (27.9%)	0 (0.0%)	37 (11.9%)	0 (0.0%)	12 (3.8%)	56.6	176^th of 437 public high schools	59.7%		45.3	239^th of 442 public high schools	45.9%	63	56.0	56.0	64.2	64.2	30.5	30.5	$19,313	$2,119	$17,194
Washington Virtual Academy Omak High School	Public, Virtual	9-12	619 West Bartlett Ave.	Omak	98841	Okanogan County	Omak School District	No	No	Yes	No	(509) 826-8681	1,511	59	25.6	53.8%	971 (64.3%)	97 (6.4%)	205 (13.6%)	76 (5.0%)	16 (1.1%)	10 (0.7%)	132 (8.7%)	41.3	259^th of 437 public high schools	40.7%		50.5	206^th of 442 public high schools	53.4%	53	54.4	54.4	60.0	60.0	13.3	13.3	$12,776	$911	$11,865
Omak High School	Public	9-12	20 South Cedar	Omak	98841	Okanogan County	Omak School District	No	No	No	No	(509) 826-5150	480	30	16.0	76.5%	172 (35.8%)	2 (0.4%)	149 (31.0%)	2 (0.4%)	85 (17.7%)	0 (0.0%)	65 (13.5%)	35.8	289^th of 437 public high schools	33.9%		31.2	305^th of 442 public high schools	31.0%	16	35.7	35.7	65.2	65.2	20.2	20.2	$22,187	$2,043	$20,144
Okanogan Alternative High School	Public	9-12	126 S Main Street	Okanogan	98840	Okanogan County	Okanogan School District	No	No	No	No	(509) 422-3629	19	0		94.7%	10 (52.6%)	0 (0.0%)	7 (36.8%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (5.3%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (5.3%)								(n/a)							$12,940	$108	$12,832

Frequently Asked Questions about Okanogan Outreach Alternative School

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How many students attend Okanogan Outreach Alternative School?

In the 2022-23 school year, 89 students attended Okanogan Outreach Alternative School.

What is the racial makeup of Okanogan Outreach Alternative School?

Students at Okanogan Outreach Alternative School are 58% White, 16% Hispanic, 13% American Indian, 11% Two or more races, 1% Pacific Islander.

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Okanogan Outreach Alternative School ranks in the bottom 19.9% of Washington high schools.

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