Wisdom Ridge Academy

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Wisdom Ridge Academy ranks 222 nd of 535 Washington alternative schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

Summary:

Wisdom Ridge Academy is a small, alternative public virtual school serving grades K-12 in the Ridgefield School District in Washington, with a diverse student population of 124 students.

Wisdom Ridge Academy stands out for its strong academic performance, outperforming the district and state in English Language Arts proficiency. In 2023-2024, 84% of 10th graders were proficient or better, compared to 82.6% for the district and 66.2% for the state. The school also has a relatively low percentage of free/reduced lunch recipients at 34.68%, compared to nearby alternative schools like Vancouver Success Academy (89.29%) and Jim Tangeman Center (67.24%). However, Wisdom Ridge Academy has a higher student-teacher ratio of 24.8, which may present challenges in providing personalized attention.

Despite its small size, Wisdom Ridge Academy has a diverse student population, with a higher percentage of minority students compared to surrounding schools. This diversity could contribute to a rich learning environment. While the school's academic performance is strong, its relatively low spending per student ($9,077 in 2021-2022) may impact the resources available for student learning. Overall, Wisdom Ridge Academy appears to be a high-performing alternative school that is effectively serving its diverse student population, though it may face challenges related to its higher student-teacher ratio and lower spending per student.

Detail:

Public, Virtual, Alternative K-12

5645 S 11th St STE A101
Ridgefield, WA 98642

(360) 295-8500

District: Ridgefield School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
222^nd of 535 Washington Alternative Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $9,077

Student/teacher ratio: 24.8

Number of students: 124

Racial breakdown:

White:

72.6%

Hispanic:

11.3%

Two or more races:

10.5%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 34.7%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Wisdom Ridge Academy ranks better than 58.5% of middle schools in Washington. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 54.52. (See more...)

Compare Details Wisdom Ridge Academy ranks better than 67.5% of high schools in Washington. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 62.26. (See more...)

Student Body

Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (72.6%), Hispanic (11.3%), two or more races (10.5%). (See more...)

Compare Details 34.7% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Wisdom Ridge Academy is 24.8. (See more...)

Compare Wisdom Ridge Academy employs 5 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Wisdom Ridge Academy is $9,077.

Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Wisdom Ridge Academy:

SchoolDigger ranks Wisdom Ridge Academy 222^nd of 535 Washington public middle schools. (See Wisdom Ridge Academy in the ranking list.)

Middle School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:

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White students:

SchoolDigger ranks Wisdom Ridge Academy 142^nd of 437 Washington public high schools. (See Wisdom Ridge Academy in the ranking list.)

High School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:

Female students:

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Ridgefield School District:

SchoolDigger ranks Ridgefield School District 35^th of 247 Washington school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Wisdom Ridge Academy

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Rank History for all middle school students at Wisdom Ridge Academy

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	WA State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	45.29	270^th	539	49.9%
2024	54.52	222^nd	535	58.5%

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Rank History for middle school Male students at Wisdom Ridge Academy

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	WA State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2024	56.62	182^nd	466	60.9%

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Rank History for middle school White students at Wisdom Ridge Academy

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	WA State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	39.35	290^th	488	40.6%
2024	33.53	330^th	486	32.1%

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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 Wisdom Ridge Academy

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	WA State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	44.87	244^th	442	44.8%
2024	62.26	142^nd	437	67.5%

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Rank History for high school Female students at Wisdom Ridge Academy

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	WA State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	50.49	169^th	357	52.7%
2024	58.55	127^th	347	63.4%

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Rank History for high school Male students at Wisdom Ridge Academy

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	WA State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2024	70.02	92^nd	362	74.6%

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Rank History for high school White students at Wisdom Ridge Academy

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	WA State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	27.80	293^rd	379	22.7%

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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 Wisdom Ridge Academy

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Not Specified	Total
2022	109	3	4	27	1	1	15	0	160
2023	90	2	3	14	2	0	13	0	124

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 Wisdom Ridge Academy

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2022	160	n/a	n/a	26.9
2023	124	5.0	24.8	34.7

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 Wisdom Ridge Academy

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2022	160	n/a	n/a	26.9
2023	124	5.0	24.8	34.7

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 Wisdom Ridge Academy

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2022	$309 (3.4%)	$8,768 (96.6%)	$9,077

Data source: Washington Department of Education

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking ()				Ranking ()				WCAS Science (2024)				SBAC English Language Arts (2024)								SBAC Math (2024)								% Completely Immunized (2024)	% Polio (2024)	% Measles (2024)	% Mumps (2024)	% Rubella (2024)	% Diphtheria (2024)	% Hepatitis B (2024)	% Varicella (2024)	% Pertussis (2024)	% Tetanus (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 ()	Statewide Rank ()	State Percentile ()	SchoolDigger Rating ()	Average Standard Score ()	Statewide Rank ()	State Percentile ()	Rank Change from Previous Year	WCAS Science 5th Grade	WCAS Science 8th Grade	WCAS Science 11th Grade	WCAS Science All Grades	SBAC English Language Arts 3rd Grade	SBAC English Language Arts 4th Grade	SBAC English Language Arts 5th Grade	SBAC English Language Arts 6th Grade	SBAC English Language Arts 7th Grade	SBAC English Language Arts 8th Grade	SBAC English Language Arts 10th Grade	SBAC English Language Arts All Grades	SBAC Math 3rd Grade	SBAC Math 4th Grade	SBAC Math 5th Grade	SBAC Math 6th Grade	SBAC Math 7th Grade	SBAC Math 8th Grade	SBAC Math 10th Grade	SBAC Math All Grades	% Completely Immunized KG	% Polio KG	% Measles KG	% Mumps KG	% Rubella KG	% Diphtheria KG	% Hepatitis B KG	% Varicella KG	% Pertussis KG	% Tetanus KG	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Wisdom Ridge Academy	Public, Virtual, Alternative	K-12	5645 S 11th St STE A101	Ridgefield	98642	Clark County	Ridgefield School District	No	No	Yes	No	(360) 295-8500	124	5	24.8	34.7%	90 (72.6%)	2 (1.6%)	14 (11.3%)	3 (2.4%)	2 (1.6%)	0 (0.0%)	13 (10.5%)								(n/a)		44.4	54.6	48.9				30.0	60.0	68.2	84.0	64.2				50.0	40.0	25.0	24.0	29.1											$9,077	$309	$8,768
La Center Academy	Public, Alternative	K-12	725 NE Highland Rd	La Center	98629	Clark County	La Center School District	No	No	No	No	(360) 263-2131	42	1	42.0	31.0%	35 (83.3%)	1 (2.4%)	4 (9.5%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (2.4%)	0 (0.0%)								(n/a)		27.3		42.9						36.4		41.4								17.2											$5,059	$494	$4,564
CAM Academy	Public, Alternative	3-12	715 NW Onsdorff Blvd.	Battle Ground	98604	Clark County	Battle Ground School District	No	No	No	No	(360) 885-6804	505	18	27.6	35.0%	440 (87.1%)	4 (0.8%)	31 (6.1%)	15 (3.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	15 (3.0%)								(n/a)	85.7	60.7	79.4	74.7	66.7	69.2	80.4	77.2	78.0	78.6		78.4	60.0	67.3	71.4	63.2	74.6	69.6	75.9	69.1											$12,316	$660	$11,657
Lewis River Academy	Public, Virtual, Alternative	K-12	800 Third Street	Woodland	98674	Cowlitz County	Woodland School District	No	No	Yes	No	(360) 841-2706	49	2	30.4	36.7%	34 (69.4%)	0 (0.0%)	13 (26.5%)	1 (2.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (2.0%)								(n/a)		50.0		50.0				45.5				38.5								28.2											$12,267	$639	$11,629
Battle Ground Virtual Academy	Public, Alternative	K-12	610A SW Eaton Blvd.	Battle Ground	98604	Clark County	Battle Ground School District	No	(n/a)	(n/a)	(n/a)	(360) 334-8200	0				0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()								(n/a)		40.9	40.4	38.4		44.4		50.0	44.4	56.5	61.9	48.5		33.3		50.0	33.3	34.8	14.6	26.9
Homelink River	Public, Alternative	K-12	610a SW Eaton Blvd.	Battle Ground	98604	Clark County	Battle Ground School District	No	No	No	No	(360) 334-8200	973	44	21.8	34.0%	798 (82.0%)	5 (0.5%)	83 (8.5%)	12 (1.2%)	6 (0.6%)	5 (0.5%)	64 (6.6%)								(n/a)	75.9	58.0	78.7	68.8	60.0	51.7	65.5	44.8	64.1	63.9	79.5	62.1	53.3	46.6	36.2	39.1	37.2	37.0	21.5	37.4	61.2	61.2	62.7	62.7	62.7	61.2	68.7	61.2	61.2	61.2	$12,398	$620	$11,778
Preschool Infant Other	Public, Alternative	PK, KG-12	11104 NE 149th St	Brush Prairie	98606	Clark County	Battle Ground School District	No	No	No	No	(360) 885-5318	41	1	41.0	24.4%	36 (87.8%)	1 (2.4%)	2 (4.9%)	1 (2.4%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (2.4%)								(n/a)																															$6,624	$500	$6,123
Vancouver Success Academy	Public, Alternative	K-12	2901 Falk Rd	Vancouver	98661	Clark County	Vancouver School District	No	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(360) 313-1334	28	0		89.3%	8 (28.6%)	2 (7.1%)	8 (28.6%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	7 (25.0%)	3 (10.7%)								(n/a)			16.4	10.2								5.8								4.7
Jim Tangeman Center	Public, Magnet, Alternative	K-12	3200 E 18th Street	Vancouver	98661	Clark County	Vancouver School District	No	Yes	No	Yes	(360) 313-1800	58	8	7.0	67.2%	39 (67.2%)	4 (6.9%)	6 (10.3%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (5.2%)	6 (10.3%)								(n/a)																															$11,820	$3,720	$8,100
Clark County Juvenile Detention School	Public, Alternative	3-12	500 West 11th St	Vancouver	98660	Clark County	Educational Service District 112	No	No	No	No	(360) 397-2201	11	0	2.3	27.3%	8 (72.7%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (9.1%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (9.1%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (9.1%)								(n/a)

Frequently Asked Questions about Wisdom Ridge Academy

What is the racial makeup of Wisdom Ridge Academy?

Students at Wisdom Ridge Academy are 73% White, 11% Hispanic, 10% Two or more races, 2% Asian, 2% African American, 2% American Indian.

How many students attend Wisdom Ridge Academy?

In the 2022-23 school year, 124 students attended Wisdom Ridge Academy.

Is Wisdom Ridge Academy a good school?

Wisdom Ridge Academy ranks 222^nd of 535 Washington alternative schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

What district is Wisdom Ridge Academy in?

Ridgefield School District

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