Woodland Alternative School

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Woodland Alternative School ranks 315 th of 437 Washington high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 1 star out of 5.

Summary:

Woodland Alternative School is a public high school serving grades 9-12 in the Woodland School District in Woodland, Washington, with a relatively small student population of 116 students. While the school has a diverse student body, it faces significant challenges compared to nearby high schools like Woodland High School and Columbia River High.

Woodland Alternative School has had lower four-year graduation rates, ranging from 41% to 73.3%, compared to the 92.6% rate at Woodland High School and the 91.8% rate at Columbia River High. The school also has much higher dropout rates, ranging from 10% to 35.9%, in contrast to the 5.1% and 4.1% dropout rates at the nearby high schools. Additionally, Woodland Alternative School students generally perform worse on standardized tests, with only 58.82% proficient or better in SBAC/English Language Arts for 10th grade, compared to 61.31% for the Woodland School District and 66.2% for the state of Washington.

These challenges may be partly attributed to Woodland Alternative School's higher percentage of students from low socioeconomic backgrounds, with 50% qualifying for free or reduced-price lunch, as well as its much higher student-teacher ratio, ranging from 38.6 to 79.5, compared to the 20.5 and 20.6 ratios at Woodland High School and Columbia River High, respectively. While the school's performance has shown some signs of improvement in recent years, addressing these issues will require a comprehensive approach to support student success and close the gap with nearby high-performing schools.

Detail:

Public 9-12

759 3rd Street
Woodland, WA 98674

(360) 841-2900

District: Woodland School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
315^th of 437 Washington High Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $10,879

Student/teacher ratio: 38.6

Number of students: 116

Racial breakdown:

White:

81.9%

Hispanic:

15.5%

Two or more races:

2.6%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 50%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Woodland Alternative School ranks worse than 72.1% of high schools in Washington. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 29.81. (See more...)

The four-year cohort graduation rate measures the percentage of students at Woodland 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 Racial makeup is: White (81.9%), Hispanic (15.5%), two or more races (2.6%). (See more...)

Compare Details 50% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

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Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Woodland Alternative School is 38.6. (See more...)

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Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Woodland Alternative School is $10,879.

Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Woodland Alternative School:

SchoolDigger ranks Woodland Alternative School 315^th of 437 Washington public high schools. (See Woodland Alternative School in the ranking list.)

High School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:

White students:

Woodland School District:

SchoolDigger ranks Woodland School District 124^th of 247 Washington school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Woodland Alternative School

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Rank History for all students at Woodland Alternative School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	WA State Percentile
2005	17.08	336^th	394	14.7%
2006	53.76	213^th	395	46.1%
2007	48.04	245^th	399	38.6%
2010	43.35	267^th	423	36.9%
2011	54.14	193^rd	440	56.1%
2012	8.10	412^th	450	8.4%
2013	16.00	394^th	454	13.2%
2019	17.89	364^th	417	12.7%
2021	33.17	301^st	455	33.8%
2022	14.80	385^th	434	11.3%
2023	47.05	228^th	442	48.4%
2024	29.81	315^th	437	27.9%

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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Woodland Alternative School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	WA State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2021	15.21	371^st	392	5.4%
2022	17.95	333^rd	370	10.0%

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Rank History for Female students at Woodland Alternative School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	WA State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2021	4.16	386^th	390	1.0%
2022	33.21	250^th	368	32.1%

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Rank History for Male students at Woodland Alternative School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	WA State Percentile
2021	14.35	362^nd	395	8.4%
2022	12.92	336^th	363	7.4%
2023	47.76	185^th	358	48.3%

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Rank History for White students at Woodland Alternative School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	WA State Percentile
2019	16.83	339^th	382	11.3%
2021	24.84	332^nd	413	19.6%
2022	6.96	375^th	390	3.8%
2023	45.16	214^th	379	43.5%
2024	18.02	330^th	374	11.8%

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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 Woodland Alternative School

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Not Specified	Total
2000	24	2	0	4	0	n/a	n/a	0	30
2001	33	1	0	1	0	n/a	n/a	0	35
2002	38	0	0	2	0	n/a	n/a	0	40
2003	38	0	0	2	0	n/a	n/a	0	40
2004	38	0	2	3	0	n/a	n/a	0	43
2005	36	2	0	3	1	n/a	n/a	1	43
2006	55	0	0	2	2	n/a	n/a	0	59
2007	69	0	0	0	1	n/a	n/a	0	70
2008	68	0	0	1	1	n/a	n/a	1	71
2009	66	0	1	4	1	n/a	n/a	1	73
2010	70	2	0	7	2	n/a	n/a	1	82
2011	74	0	0	2	3	0	3	0	82
2012	66	2	0	6	3	0	1	0	78
2013	55	1	0	6	0	0	1	0	63
2014	57	2	0	7	0	0	5	0	71
2015	61	1	0	11	0	0	5	0	78
2016	62	2	0	5	0	0	3	0	72
2017	70	2	0	6	1	0	6	0	85
2018	81	1	0	5	1	0	2	0	90
2019	67	3	0	4	1	0	1	0	76
2020	55	0	1	4	1	0	2	0	63
2021	135	1	0	19	0	0	4	0	159
2022	90	1	0	21	1	0	4	0	117
2023	95	0	0	18	0	0	3	0	116

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 Woodland Alternative School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2000	30	0.0	0.0	n/a
2001	35	0.0	0.0	n/a
2002	40	0.6	66.7	n/a
2003	40	0.6	66.7	n/a
2004	43	2.0	21.5	n/a
2005	43	1.6	26.9	0
2006	59	1.5	39.3	0
2007	70	2.0	35.0	0
2008	71	2.0	35.5	0
2009	73	2.0	36.5	n/a
2010	82	2.0	41.0	n/a
2011	82	2.0	41.0	42.7
2012	78	2.0	39.0	46.2
2013	63	2.0	31.5	31.7
2014	71	n/a	n/a	50.7
2015	78	2.0	39.0	52.6
2016	72	1.0	72.0	50
2017	85	2.0	42.5	50.6
2018	90	2.2	40.9	46.7
2019	76	2.2	34.5	59.2
2020	63	2.2	28.6	65.1
2021	159	2.0	79.5	45.9
2022	117	2.0	58.5	50.4
2023	116	3.0	38.6	50

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 Woodland Alternative School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2000	30	0.0	0.0	n/a
2001	35	0.0	0.0	n/a
2002	40	0.6	66.7	n/a
2003	40	0.6	66.7	n/a
2004	43	2.0	21.5	n/a
2005	43	1.6	26.9	0
2006	59	1.5	39.3	0
2007	70	2.0	35.0	0
2008	71	2.0	35.5	0
2009	73	2.0	36.5	n/a
2010	82	2.0	41.0	n/a
2011	82	2.0	41.0	42.7
2012	78	2.0	39.0	46.2
2013	63	2.0	31.5	31.7
2014	71	n/a	n/a	50.7
2015	78	2.0	39.0	52.6
2016	72	1.0	72.0	50
2017	85	2.0	42.5	50.6
2018	90	2.2	40.9	46.7
2019	76	2.2	34.5	59.2
2020	63	2.2	28.6	65.1
2021	159	2.0	79.5	45.9
2022	117	2.0	58.5	50.4
2023	116	3.0	38.6	50

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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Year	Completely Immunized	Religious Exemption	Medical Exemption	Personal Exemption	Polio	Diphtheria	Hepatitis B	Varicella	MMR	Pertussis
2019	89.6%	1.3%	2.6%	6.5%	96.1%	90.9%	94.8%	89.6%	94.8%	93.5%

Data source: Washington State Department of Health

Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Woodland Alternative School

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019	$465 (5.0%)	$8,786 (95.0%)	$9,251
2020	n/a	$4,485 (100.0%)	$4,485
2021	$150 (1.7%)	$8,698 (98.3%)	$8,848
2022	$639 (5.9%)	$10,241 (94.1%)	$10,879

Data source: Washington Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Woodland Alternative School

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Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 364^th of 417 High schools	Ranks 228^th of 442 High schools	35.7%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
10th Grade English Language Arts (Woodland Alternative School)	20	50	30%
10th Grade English Language Arts (Woodland School District)	68.8	56.1	12.7%
10th Grade English Language Arts (Washington)	72.8	65.9	6.9%
10th Grade Math (Woodland Alternative School)	13.3	11.5	1.8%
10th Grade Math (Woodland School District)	45.4	27.3	18.1%
10th Grade Math (Washington)	42.4	35	7.4%
11th Grade Science (Woodland Alternative School)	48	58.3	10.3%
11th Grade Science (Woodland School District)	31.8	55.4	23.6%
11th Grade Science (Washington)	50	50.5	0.5%
All Grades English Language Arts (Woodland Alternative School)	20	50	30%
All Grades English Language Arts (Woodland School District)	61.7	50.6	11.1%
All Grades English Language Arts (Washington)	61	52.9	8.1%
All Grades Math (Woodland Alternative School)	13.3	11.5	1.8%
All Grades Math (Woodland School District)	48	35.9	12.1%
All Grades Math (Washington)	50.1	40	10.1%
All Grades Science (Woodland Alternative School)	48	58.3	10.3%
All Grades Science (Woodland School District)	54.1	54.6	0.4%
All Grades Science (Washington)	52.7	48.8	4%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	76	116	52.6%
African American	3	0	100%
American Indian	1	0	100%
Asian	0	0
Hispanic	4	18	350%
Pacific Islander	0	0
White	67	95	41.8%
Two or More Races	1	3	200%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	59.2%	50%	9.2%

Schools Near Woodland 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 8th Grade	WCAS Science 11th Grade	WCAS Science All Grades	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 6th Grade	SBAC Math 7th Grade	SBAC Math 8th Grade	SBAC Math 10th Grade	SBAC Math All Grades	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Woodland Alternative School	Public	9-12	759 3rd Street	Woodland	98674	Cowlitz County	Woodland School District	No	No	No	No	(360) 841-2900	116	3	38.6	50.0%	95 (81.9%)	0 (0.0%)	18 (15.5%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (2.6%)	29.8	315^th of 437 public high schools	27.9%		47.1	228^th of 442 public high schools	48.4%	87		30.4	30.4				58.8	58.8						$10,879	$639	$10,241
Woodland High School	Public	9-12	1500 Dike Access Road	Woodland	98674	Cowlitz County	Woodland School District	No	No	No	No	(360) 841-2800	658	32	20.5	42.1%	475 (72.2%)	2 (0.3%)	152 (23.1%)	6 (0.9%)	3 (0.5%)	0 (0.0%)	19 (2.9%)	53.4	196^th of 437 public high schools	55.1%		44.2	252^nd of 442 public high schools	43.0%	56		56.6	56.6				61.6	61.6				28.5	28.5	$17,817	$1,331	$16,486
La Center High School	Public	9-12	725 Highland Road	La Center	98629	Clark County	La Center School District	No	No	No	No	(360) 263-1700	526	26	19.9	27.4%	443 (84.2%)	5 (1.0%)	44 (8.4%)	3 (0.6%)	2 (0.4%)	1 (0.2%)	23 (4.4%)	60.6	149^th of 437 public high schools	65.9%		67.9	116^th of 442 public high schools	73.8%	33		39.2	39.2				76.8	76.8				40.8	40.8	$15,836	$649	$15,187
Ridgefield High School	Public	9-12	2630 S Hillhurst Road	Ridgefield	98642	Clark County	Ridgefield School District	No	No	No	No	(360) 619-1320	1,133	56	20.1	28.2%	816 (72.0%)	14 (1.2%)	170 (15.0%)	36 (3.2%)	8 (0.7%)	5 (0.4%)	83 (7.3%)	78.7	75^th of 437 public high schools	82.8%		64.8	137^th of 442 public high schools	69.0%	62		54.7	54.7				82.5	82.5				48.3	48.3	$14,199	$930	$13,268
Kalama High School	Public	9-12	548 China Garden Road	Kalama	98625	Cowlitz County	Kalama School District	No	No	No	No	(360) 673-5212	348	21	16.6	37.6%	282 (81.0%)	3 (0.9%)	42 (12.1%)	6 (1.7%)	7 (2.0%)	1 (0.3%)	7 (2.0%)	63.5	137^th of 437 public high schools	68.6%		65.6	132^nd of 442 public high schools	70.1%	5		49.4	49.4				75.3	75.3				35.8	35.8	$17,715	$768	$16,947
Skyview High School	Public	9-12	1300 NW 139th St	Vancouver	98685	Clark County	Vancouver School District	No	No	No	No	(360) 313-4200	1,739	77	22.5	32.9%	1,095 (63.0%)	37 (2.1%)	348 (20.0%)	104 (6.0%)	3 (0.2%)	17 (1.0%)	135 (7.8%)	54.9	184^th of 437 public high schools	57.9%		65.1	135^th of 442 public high schools	69.5%	49		62.1	62.1				58.3	58.3				29.4	29.4	$16,195	$2,147	$14,047
Vancouver iTech Preparatory	Public, Magnet	6-12	16100 NE 50th Avenue	Vancouver	98686	Clark County	Vancouver School District	No	Yes	No	No	(360) 313-5200	602	28	21.2	38.7%	381 (63.3%)	7 (1.2%)	123 (20.4%)	28 (4.7%)	5 (0.8%)	2 (0.3%)	56 (9.3%)	89.6	42^nd of 437 public high schools	90.4%		92.9	24^th of 442 public high schools	94.6%	18	49.4	71.1	59.4	53.4	53.9	49.4	79.8	58.9	39.8	50.6	36.0	58.3	46.0	$15,454	$2,168	$13,286
Battle Ground High School	Public	9-12	300 W Main St	Battle Ground	98604	Clark County	Battle Ground School District	No	No	No	No	(360) 885-6500	1,798	93	19.4	35.8%	1,455 (80.9%)	15 (0.8%)	205 (11.4%)	24 (1.3%)	9 (0.5%)	11 (0.6%)	75 (4.2%)	52	205^th of 437 public high schools	53.1%		48.5	220^th of 442 public high schools	50.2%	15		43.8	43.8				68.3	68.3				32.0	32.0	$16,800	$807	$15,993
Columbia River High	Public	9-12	800 NW 99th St	Vancouver	98665	Clark County	Vancouver School District	No	No	No	No	(360) 313-3900	1,134	55	20.6	31.9%	755 (66.6%)	20 (1.8%)	184 (16.2%)	47 (4.1%)	7 (0.6%)	8 (0.7%)	113 (10.0%)	74.1	85^th of 437 public high schools	80.5%		72	102^nd of 442 public high schools	76.9%	17		58.5	58.5				76.2	76.2				41.1	41.1	$17,138	$2,699	$14,440
Open Doors Battle Ground	Public	9-12	11104 NE 149th St	Brush Prairie	98606	Clark County	Battle Ground School District	No	No	No	No	(360) 885-5407	15	0		33.3%	11 (73.3%)	1 (6.7%)	1 (6.7%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (13.3%)								(n/a)														$3,865	$500	$3,365

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What is the racial makeup of Woodland Alternative School?

Students at Woodland Alternative School are 82% White, 16% Hispanic, 3% Two or more races.

What district is Woodland Alternative School in?

Woodland School District

How many students attend Woodland Alternative School?

In the 2022-23 school year, 116 students attended Woodland Alternative School.

Is Woodland Alternative School a good school?

Woodland Alternative School ranks 315^th of 437 Washington high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 1 star out of 5.

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