Henderson Bay Alt High School

Summary:

Henderson Bay Alt High School is a small public virtual high school serving grades 9-12 in the Peninsula School District in Gig Harbor, Washington. The school has faced significant challenges, with consistently low statewide rankings, fluctuating graduation rates, high dropout rates, and academic performance well below district and state averages.

Compared to other high schools in the area, such as Gig Harbor High and Peninsula High School, both within the same district, Henderson Bay Alt High School stands out as an underperforming outlier. The school's high percentage of low-income students and its status as an alternative high school may contribute to the challenges it faces, as alternative schools often serve students who have struggled in traditional educational settings.

Despite the school's current challenges, the data indicates that there have been some years with better performance, suggesting that Henderson Bay Alt High School has the potential to improve its outcomes with the right interventions and support. Addressing the issues at this school will require a comprehensive approach that considers the unique needs of its student population and the factors contributing to its underperformance.


Detail:

Public, Virtual 9-12

 14015 62nd Ave NW
       Gig Harbor, WA  98332


(253) 530-1700

District: Peninsula School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
274th of 437 Washington High Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $60,620 Help


Student/teacher ratio:  9.1 Help
Number of students:  110

Racial breakdown:

White:
66.4%
Two or more races:
15.5%
Hispanic:
13.6%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  51.8% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Henderson Bay Alt High School ranks worse than 62.7% of high schools in Washington. It also ranks last among 3 ranked high schools in the Peninsula School District. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 38.27. (See more...)
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The Adjusted Cohort Graduation Rate (ACGR) measures the percentage of Henderson Bay Alt High School freshmen who graduate within four years, adjusting for students who transfer in or out.
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The high school dropout rate measures the percentage of students who do not complete their high school education.
Student Body
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Compare Details Henderson Bay Alt High School has the smallest high school student body size in the Peninsula School District. Student population at Henderson Bay Alt High School is diverse. Racial makeup is: White (66.4%), two or more races (15.5%), Hispanic (13.6%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 51.8% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. This is the highest percentage in the Peninsula School District. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Henderson Bay Alt High School is 9.1, which is the lowest among 3 high schools in the Peninsula School District! (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Henderson Bay Alt High School is $60,620, which is the highest among 3 high schools in the Peninsula School District!
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Henderson Bay Alt High School:

SchoolDigger ranks Henderson Bay Alt High School 274th of 437 Washington public high schools. (See Henderson Bay Alt High School in the ranking list.)

High School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:


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Peninsula School District:

SchoolDigger ranks Peninsula School District 24th of 247 Washington school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Henderson Bay Alt High School

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Rank History for all students at Henderson Bay Alt High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools WA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2004 8.91 352nd 390 9.7%
2005 10.55 348th 394 11.7%
2006 10.86 352nd 395 10.9%
2007 41.89 273rd 399 31.6%
2008 19.30 336th 396 15.2%
2009 10.37 365th 402 9.2%
2010 19.48 352nd 423 16.8%
2011 10.24 387th 440 12.0%
2012 12.94 390th 450 13.3%
2013 44.43 290th 454 36.1%
2015 9.56 329th 341 3.5%
2016 12.61 285th 306 6.9%
2017 29.81 229th 301 23.9%
2018 28.46 250th 315 20.6%
2021 31.96 308th 455 32.3%
2022 29.80 312th 434 28.1%
2023 15.36 396th 442 10.4%
2024 38.27 274th 437 37.3%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Henderson Bay Alt High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools WA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 30.38 179th 227 21.1%
2021 68.75 80th 392 79.6%
2024 40.18 216th 356 39.3%
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Rank History for Female students at Henderson Bay Alt High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools WA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 20.86 323rd 390 17.2%
2024 42.23 205th 347 40.9%
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Rank History for Male students at Henderson Bay Alt High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools WA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 31.92 282nd 395 28.6%
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Rank History for White students at Henderson Bay Alt High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools WA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 22.09 343rd 413 16.9%
2023 3.34 375th 379 1.1%
2024 30.70 281st 374 24.9%
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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.

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Data source: Washington State Office of Superintendent of Public Instruction

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by a citizen
Wednesday, October 16, 2019

Open Quote It was great at first till some of the current staff showed there true colors. It made me feel ashamed to be apart of a false adverstising school of some what called choice. In some ways it is, yet the students with a court order to be there is not a choice. Parents who force there kids to be there is not a choice. They say it's ur choice, guess what that's not always true. Some of the staff that's been here since 2014 when I started sadly were not that pleasant to have as a teacher, I hate to say. During my junior year was probably the worst year ever at HBHS. My English teacher was not at her best that year. I went to the principle as well as other students nothing changed to help us have a better understanding with eachother, it was a nightmare. When things wern't getting better I decided to transfer to ghhs for senior year. I'm excited to start a new year and I hope to have a better experience with teachers. High school isn't all about the education and grades. It's also the relationships and friendships you build with one another during those 4 years. Every student should be able to feel excited, not feel so down when they have to deal with that teacher or staff member that makes there high school experience a living hell. Close Quote



Enrollment information for Henderson Bay Alt High School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1995 163 1 6 7 16 n/a n/a 0 193
1996 163 1 6 7 16 n/a n/a 0 193
1997 153 3 4 2 12 n/a n/a 0 174
1998 163 3 4 6 30 n/a n/a 0 206
1999 202 2 5 6 11 n/a n/a 0 226
2000 172 6 7 13 14 n/a n/a 0 212
2001 151 6 5 8 7 n/a n/a 0 177
2002 146 3 4 8 3 n/a n/a 0 164
2003 146 3 4 8 3 n/a n/a 0 164
2004 142 1 0 6 9 n/a n/a 0 158
2005 165 0 2 8 7 n/a n/a 3 185
2006 131 1 6 7 10 n/a n/a 4 159
2007 110 0 4 6 8 n/a n/a 2 130
2008 115 1 8 5 10 n/a n/a 3 142
2009 111 7 3 5 8 n/a n/a 5 139
2010 89 5 4 6 5 n/a n/a 11 120
2011 138 1 1 6 1 3 1 0 151
2012 114 1 0 9 2 1 15 0 142
2013 113 3 0 11 1 1 22 0 151
2014 112 3 0 15 2 1 17 0 150
2015 112 2 0 12 0 0 17 0 143
2016 117 3 1 10 1 0 18 0 150
2017 122 2 1 9 2 0 16 0 152
2018 101 3 1 7 1 0 15 0 128
2019 118 2 1 12 1 0 14 0 148
2020 120 0 1 12 0 0 13 0 146
2021 56 0 0 7 0 0 6 0 69
2022 57 1 0 14 0 0 12 1 85
2023 73 1 1 15 2 0 17 1 110

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

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Henderson Bay Alt High School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1995 193 0.0 0.0 n/a
1996 193 0.0 0.0 n/a
1997 174 0.0 0.0 n/a
1998 206 0.0 0.0 n/a
1999 226 0.0 0.0 n/a
2000 212 0.0 0.0 n/a
2001 177 0.0 0.0 n/a
2002 164 0.0 n/a 23.2
2003 164 0.0 n/a 23.2
2004 158 0.0 n/a 33.5
2005 185 n/a n/a 28
2006 159 0.0 n/a 35.5
2007 130 0.0 n/a 46.1
2008 142 n/a n/a 33.8
2009 139 n/a n/a 34.3
2010 120 10.9 11.0 46.8
2011 151 10.9 13.8 25.2
2012 142 10.3 13.6 35.2
2013 151 11.2 13.4 35.8
2014 150 n/a n/a 35.3
2015 143 10.0 14.3 38.5
2016 150 9.0 16.6 44.7
2017 152 10.8 14.0 52
2018 128 11.2 11.4 47.7
2019 148 11.0 13.4 39.9
2020 146 9.0 16.2 46.6
2021 69 8.0 8.6 55.1
2022 85 18.0 4.7 40
2023 110 12.0 9.1 51.8

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 Henderson Bay Alt High School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1995 193 0.0 0.0 n/a
1996 193 0.0 0.0 n/a
1997 174 0.0 0.0 n/a
1998 206 0.0 0.0 n/a
1999 226 0.0 0.0 n/a
2000 212 0.0 0.0 n/a
2001 177 0.0 0.0 n/a
2002 164 0.0 n/a 23.2
2003 164 0.0 n/a 23.2
2004 158 0.0 n/a 33.5
2005 185 n/a n/a 28
2006 159 0.0 n/a 35.5
2007 130 0.0 n/a 46.1
2008 142 n/a n/a 33.8
2009 139 n/a n/a 34.3
2010 120 10.9 11.0 46.8
2011 151 10.9 13.8 25.2
2012 142 10.3 13.6 35.2
2013 151 11.2 13.4 35.8
2014 150 n/a n/a 35.3
2015 143 10.0 14.3 38.5
2016 150 9.0 16.6 44.7
2017 152 10.8 14.0 52
2018 128 11.2 11.4 47.7
2019 148 11.0 13.4 39.9
2020 146 9.0 16.2 46.6
2021 69 8.0 8.6 55.1
2022 85 18.0 4.7 40
2023 110 12.0 9.1 51.8

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.

Immunization Rates

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YearCompletely ImmunizedReligious ExemptionMedical ExemptionPersonal ExemptionPolioDiphtheriaHepatitis BVaricellaMMRPertussis
201985.5%0.0%2.8%11.0%89.7%89.0%91.7%89.0%89.7%89.0%

Data source: Washington State Department of Health
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Per Pupil Expenditures for Henderson Bay Alt High School

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $336 (1.2%) $26,665 (98.8%) $27,001
2020 $4,392 (21.4%) $16,131 (78.6%) $20,523
2021 $10,693 (20.3%) $42,038 (79.7%) $52,732
2022 $35,366 (58.3%) $25,254 (41.7%) $60,620

Data source: Washington Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Henderson Bay Alt High School

The coronavirus has had a profound impact on education in America. Learning shifted online overnight, attendance numbers dwindled, and enrollment decreased. SchoolDigger.com is making it easier for you to better assess how COVID-19 has impacted your school. Through the collection of pre-pandemic (2019) and current data, SchoolDigger.com is sharing test scores, enrollment numbers and school demographics from schools across the country – and we make it easy to see how impacted schools compare locally and statewide.

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
10th Grade English Language Arts (Henderson Bay Alt High School)35.747.4
 11.7%
   10th Grade English Language Arts (Peninsula School District)80.872.5
 8.3%
   10th Grade English Language Arts (Washington)72.865.9
 6.9%
All Grades English Language Arts (Henderson Bay Alt High School)35.747.4
 11.7%
   All Grades English Language Arts (Peninsula School District)71.966.8
 5.1%
   All Grades English Language Arts (Washington)6152.9
 8.1%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students148110
 25.7%
African American21
 50%
American Indian12
 100%
Asian11
Hispanic1215
 25%
Pacific Islander00
White11873
 38.1%
Two or More Races1417
 21.4%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients39.9%51.8%
 12%


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Students at Henderson Bay Alt High School are 66% White, 15% Two or more races, 14% Hispanic, 2% American Indian.

In the 2022-23 school year, 110 students attended Henderson Bay Alt High School.

Henderson Bay Alt High School ranks 274th of 437 Washington high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.


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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau, the Washington State Department of Health and the Washington Office of Superindentent of Public Instruction.

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