Cascadia High School

Summary:

Cascadia High School is a small public high school serving grades 8-12 in Tumwater, Washington, part of the Tumwater School District. Despite its small size of 109 students, the school has consistently underperformed academically compared to other high schools in the state.

Cascadia High School ranks in the bottom 20% of high schools in Washington, with very low academic performance and graduation rates. Only 33.33% of Cascadia students were proficient in English Language Arts in 2023-2024, compared to 71.17% for the district and 66.2% for the state. The school's four-year graduation rate has ranged from just 41.4% to 67.9% over the past 5 years, significantly lower than the 95.0% and 93.8% rates at nearby Tumwater High School and A.G. West Black Hills High School. Cascadia also has high dropout rates, ranging from 13.6% to 24.5%.

While Cascadia High School has a more racially diverse student population compared to nearby high schools, this diversity does not translate into academic success. The school serves a high percentage of students from low socioeconomic backgrounds, with 58.72% qualifying for free or reduced-price lunch in 2022-2023, significantly higher than the 31.05% and 32.53% at Tumwater High School and A.G. West Black Hills High School, respectively. Cascadia's per-student spending has also been lower than these nearby schools. Overall, the data suggests Cascadia High School faces significant challenges in improving student outcomes and supporting its diverse student population.


Detail:

Public 8-12

 7299 New Market St SW Bldg E
       Tumwater, WA  98512


(360) 709-7760

District: Tumwater School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
432nd of 437 Washington High Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $12,282 Help


Student/teacher ratio:  24.2 Help
Number of students:  109

Racial breakdown:

White:
74.3%
Hispanic:
10.1%
Two or more races:
10.1%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  58.7% Help


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Compare Details Cascadia High School ranks worse than 98.9% of high schools in Washington. It also ranks last among 3 ranked high schools in the Tumwater School District. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 4.44. (See more...)
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The four-year cohort graduation rate measures the percentage of students at Cascadia High School 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 (74.3%), Hispanic (10.1%), two or more races (10.1%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 58.7% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. This is the highest percentage in the Tumwater School District. (See more...)
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Cascadia High School is 24.2. 4 high schools in the Tumwater School District have better student/teacher ratios. (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Cascadia High School is $12,282, which is the lowest among 6 high schools in the Tumwater School District!
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Cascadia High School:

SchoolDigger ranks Cascadia High School 432nd of 437 Washington public high schools. (See Cascadia High School in the ranking list.)

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Tumwater School District:

SchoolDigger ranks Tumwater School District 74th of 247 Washington school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Cascadia High School

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Rank History for all students at Cascadia High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools WA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2004 16.96 332nd 390 14.9%
2012 3.08 432nd 450 4.0%
2019 2.54 414th 417 0.7%
2021 28.86 329th 455 27.7%
2022 8.81 418th 434 3.7%
2023 14.32 403rd 442 8.8%
2024 4.44 432nd 437 1.1%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Cascadia High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools WA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 32.50 281st 392 28.3%
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Rank History for Female students at Cascadia High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools WA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 34.35 257th 390 34.1%
2022 2.46 367th 368 0.3%
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Rank History for Male students at Cascadia High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools WA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 42.38 216th 395 45.3%
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Rank History for White students at Cascadia High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools WA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 1.09 382nd 382 0.0%
2021 17.54 368th 413 10.9%
2022 2.34 385th 390 1.3%
2023 6.40 365th 379 3.7%
2024 1.39 374th 374 0.0%
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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.

Cascadia High School Test Scores
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Data source: Washington State Office of Superintendent of Public Instruction

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Enrollment information for Cascadia High School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1999 63 2 2 1 3 n/a n/a 0 71
2000 46 2 1 2 1 n/a n/a 0 52
2001 65 3 1 5 3 n/a n/a 0 77
2002 61 6 0 6 1 n/a n/a 0 74
2003 61 6 0 6 1 n/a n/a 0 74
2004 66 4 1 3 3 n/a n/a 0 77
2005 66 3 0 3 0 n/a n/a 0 72
2006 69 1 1 2 3 n/a n/a 0 76
2007 55 3 1 1 1 n/a n/a 0 61
2008 69 1 2 2 2 n/a n/a 0 76
2009 64 1 2 3 1 n/a n/a 1 72
2010 64 0 0 4 1 n/a n/a 0 69
2011 66 1 1 4 3 0 2 0 77
2012 57 1 0 4 4 0 2 0 68
2013 97 1 1 10 3 1 4 0 117
2014 96 1 1 11 2 0 6 0 117
2015 82 2 0 11 1 0 5 0 101
2016 89 1 1 19 1 0 7 0 118
2017 113 3 1 16 1 0 8 0 142
2018 97 2 1 10 0 0 14 0 124
2019 87 3 0 4 0 1 7 0 102
2020 85 0 0 6 0 2 6 1 100
2021 57 0 0 11 0 3 10 1 82
2022 55 3 0 7 0 1 12 0 78
2023 81 5 0 11 0 0 11 1 109

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 Cascadia High School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1999 71 0.0 0.0 n/a
2000 52 0.0 0.0 n/a
2001 77 0.0 0.0 n/a
2002 74 0.0 n/a n/a
2003 74 0.0 n/a n/a
2004 77 0.0 n/a n/a
2005 72 n/a n/a 0
2006 76 0.0 n/a 0
2007 61 0.0 n/a 0
2008 76 n/a n/a 0
2009 72 n/a n/a n/a
2010 69 n/a n/a n/a
2011 77 n/a n/a 45.5
2012 68 3.6 18.8 55.9
2013 117 3.6 32.5 47.9
2014 117 n/a n/a 49.6
2015 101 4.0 25.2 48.5
2016 118 4.0 29.5 34.7
2017 142 4.0 35.5 33.8
2018 124 4.1 30.2 33.9
2019 102 4.1 24.8 43.1
2020 100 4.1 24.3 49
2021 82 4.1 20.0 46.3
2022 78 4.1 19.0 55.1
2023 109 4.5 24.2 58.7

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 Cascadia High School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1999 71 0.0 0.0 n/a
2000 52 0.0 0.0 n/a
2001 77 0.0 0.0 n/a
2002 74 0.0 n/a n/a
2003 74 0.0 n/a n/a
2004 77 0.0 n/a n/a
2005 72 n/a n/a 0
2006 76 0.0 n/a 0
2007 61 0.0 n/a 0
2008 76 n/a n/a 0
2009 72 n/a n/a n/a
2010 69 n/a n/a n/a
2011 77 n/a n/a 45.5
2012 68 3.6 18.8 55.9
2013 117 3.6 32.5 47.9
2014 117 n/a n/a 49.6
2015 101 4.0 25.2 48.5
2016 118 4.0 29.5 34.7
2017 142 4.0 35.5 33.8
2018 124 4.1 30.2 33.9
2019 102 4.1 24.8 43.1
2020 100 4.1 24.3 49
2021 82 4.1 20.0 46.3
2022 78 4.1 19.0 55.1
2023 109 4.5 24.2 58.7

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 Cascadia High School

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $826 (8.4%) $9,053 (91.6%) $9,879
2020 n/a $5,592 (100.0%) $5,592
2021 $329 (2.9%) $11,008 (97.1%) $11,337
2022 $983 (8.0%) $11,300 (92.0%) $12,282

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Cascadia 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.

Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 414th of 417 High schoolsRanks 403rd of 442 High schools
 8.1%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
10th Grade English Language Arts (Cascadia High School)33.322.2
 11.1%
   10th Grade English Language Arts (Tumwater School District)80.470.3
 10.1%
   10th Grade English Language Arts (Washington)72.865.9
 6.9%
11th Grade Science (Cascadia High School)1238.2
 26.2%
   11th Grade Science (Tumwater School District)41.742
 0.4%
   11th Grade Science (Washington)5050.5
 0.5%
All Grades English Language Arts (Cascadia High School)33.322.2
 11.1%
   All Grades English Language Arts (Tumwater School District)6959.4
 9.5%
   All Grades English Language Arts (Washington)6152.9
 8.1%
All Grades Science (Cascadia High School)1238.2
 26.2%
   All Grades Science (Tumwater School District)54.151.7
 2.3%
   All Grades Science (Washington)52.748.8
 4%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students102109
 6.9%
African American35
 66.7%
American Indian00
Asian00
Hispanic411
 175%
Pacific Islander10
 100%
White8781
 6.9%
Two or More Races711
 57.1%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients43.1%58.7%
 15.6%


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Students at Cascadia High School are 74% White, 10% Hispanic, 10% Two or more races, 5% African American.

In the 2022-23 school year, 109 students attended Cascadia High School.

Cascadia High School ranks in the bottom 1.1% of Washington high schools.


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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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