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Pacific Crest Online Academy

Summary:

Pacific Crest Online Academy is an alternative public virtual school serving grades K-12 in the Richland School District in West Richland, Washington, with 312 students and a diverse student population.

While Pacific Crest Online Academy's test scores are generally lower than the district and state averages, the school has seen significant improvements in key areas. Its four-year graduation rate increased from 71.7% in 2021-2022 to 86.3% in 2022-2023, outperforming the Richland School District's overall graduation rate of 73.5%. The school's student-teacher ratio has also improved, decreasing from 23.4 in 2021-2022 to 15 in 2022-2023. However, the school's math proficiency rates remain significantly lower than the district and state averages, with only 15% of 10th-graders scoring proficient or better, compared to the district's 37.75% and the state's 33.4%.

Compared to nearby schools, such as Three Rivers Home Link, Pacific Crest Online Academy stands out for its more diverse student population and lower spending per student ($4,631 in 2021-2022 compared to $11,216 at Three Rivers Home Link). However, the school has also seen a concerning increase in its dropout rate, rising from 2.5% in 2021-2022 to 9.0% in 2022-2023, an area that the school and district should closely monitor and address.


Detail:

Public, Virtual, Alternative K-12

 6972 Keene Road
       West Richland, WA  99353

(509) 967-6245

District: Richland School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
367th of 535 Washington Alternative Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $4,631 Help


Student/teacher ratio:  18.0 Help
Number of students:  343

Racial breakdown:

White:
58.9%
Hispanic:
31.8%
Two or more races:
4.7%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  54.8% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Pacific Crest Online Academy ranks worse than 68.6% of middle schools in Washington. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 30.77. (See more...)
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Compare Details Pacific Crest Online Academy ranks worse than 77.8% of high schools in Washington. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 25.11. (See more...)
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The four-year cohort graduation rate measures the percentage of students at Pacific Crest Online Academy who earn a standard high school diploma within four years of starting ninth grade.
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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 Racial makeup is: White (58.9%), Hispanic (31.8%), two or more races (4.7%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 54.8% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. This is the highest percentage in the Richland School District. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Pacific Crest Online Academy is 18, which is the lowest among 3 alternative schools in the Richland School District! (See more...)
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Compare Pacific Crest Online Academy employs 19 full-time teachers.
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Pacific Crest Online Academy is $4,631, which is the lowest among 3 alternative schools in the Richland School District!
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Pacific Crest Online Academy:

SchoolDigger ranks Pacific Crest Online Academy 367th of 535 Washington public middle schools. (See Pacific Crest Online Academy in the ranking list.)

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SchoolDigger ranks Pacific Crest Online Academy 340th of 437 Washington public high schools. (See Pacific Crest Online Academy in the ranking list.)

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Richland School District:

SchoolDigger ranks Richland School District 67th of 247 Washington school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Pacific Crest Online Academy

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Rank History for elementary school Male students at Pacific Crest Online Academy

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools WA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 28.22 806th 1099 26.7%
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Data source: test scores: Washington Office of Superindentent of Public Instruction, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

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Rank History for all middle school students at Pacific Crest Online Academy

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools WA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 14.09 479th 539 11.1%
2024 30.77 367th 535 31.4%
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Rank History for middle school Low Socio Economic Status students at Pacific Crest Online Academy

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools WA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2024 42.67 254th 455 44.2%
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Rank History for middle school Female students at Pacific Crest Online Academy

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools WA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 24.59 360th 464 22.4%
2024 50.78 211th 464 54.5%
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Rank History for middle school Male students at Pacific Crest Online Academy

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools WA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2024 36.08 281st 466 39.7%
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Rank History for middle school White students at Pacific Crest Online Academy

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools WA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 22.64 392nd 488 19.7%
2024 30.78 349th 486 28.2%
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Data source: test scores: Washington Office of Superindentent of Public Instruction, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

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Rank History for all high school students at Pacific Crest Online Academy

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools WA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 22.95 342nd 442 22.6%
2024 25.11 340th 437 22.2%
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Rank History for high school Low Socio Economic Status students at Pacific Crest Online Academy

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools WA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 31.20 265th 362 26.8%
2024 20.99 303rd 356 14.9%
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Rank History for high school Female students at Pacific Crest Online Academy

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools WA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 33.14 240th 357 32.8%
2024 25.85 268th 347 22.8%
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Rank History for high school Male students at Pacific Crest Online Academy

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools WA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 19.22 296th 358 17.3%
2024 27.67 273rd 362 24.6%
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Rank History for high school White students at Pacific Crest Online Academy

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools WA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 22.49 312th 379 17.7%
2024 21.01 316th 374 15.5%
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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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Enrollment information for Pacific Crest Online Academy

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
2022 245 5 11 148 0 4 37 0 450
2023 191 5 3 98 0 0 15 0 312
2024 202 8 5 109 2 0 16 1 343

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 Pacific Crest Online Academy

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2022 450 19.2 23.4 51.1
2023 312 20.8 15.0 59.6
2024 343 19.0 18.0 54.8

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 Pacific Crest Online Academy

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2022 450 19.2 23.4 51.1
2023 312 20.8 15.0 59.6
2024 343 19.0 18.0 54.8

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.

Kindergarten Immunization Rates

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YearCompletely ImmunizedReligious ExemptionMedical ExemptionConditionalPersonal ExemptionPolioMeaslesMumpsRubellaDiphtheriaHepatitis BVaricellaPertussisTetanus
202286.4%0.0%0.0%0.0%0.0%95.5%90.9%90.9%90.9%90.9%95.5%86.4%90.9%90.9%

Data source: Washington State Department of Health
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Per Pupil Expenditures for Pacific Crest Online Academy

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2022 $302 (6.5%) $4,328 (93.5%) $4,631

Data source: Washington Department of Education

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In the 2023-24 school year, 343 students attended Pacific Crest Online Academy.

Students at Pacific Crest Online Academy are 59% White, 32% Hispanic, 5% Two or more races, 2% African American, 1% Asian.

Pacific Crest Online Academy ranks 367th of 535 Washington alternative schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.


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