Summary:
The 99118 zip code area is home to two schools: Curlew Elementary & High School, which serves students from pre-kindergarten through 12th grade, and Ferry County Open Doors - Youth Reengagement, a smaller high school focused on re-engaging students. While Curlew Elementary & High School is the larger and more comprehensive school, both institutions face significant challenges in terms of academic performance, student retention, and socioeconomic factors.
Curlew Elementary & High School has a concerning 23.0% dropout rate, well above the state average, indicating potential issues with student engagement and retention. Both schools also struggle with test scores that are significantly below state averages in ELA and Math proficiency. The racial makeup of the schools is relatively diverse, with a significant Hispanic student population, particularly at Ferry County Open Doors - Youth Reengagement.
The high free/reduced lunch rates at both schools (65.74% at Curlew Elementary & High School and 39.39% at Ferry County Open Doors - Youth Reengagement) suggest a relatively low-income student population, which may require additional support and resources. While Curlew Elementary & High School has a relatively low student-teacher ratio of 13.9, this does not seem to translate into better academic outcomes, and the school's high spending per student ($19,675) does not appear to be effectively improving educational performance.
Thank you for your feedback!