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#2115 of 2,228 schools in WA

Cascade High School

High School · Cascade School District · Leavenworth, WA

A high school in Leavenworth, WA where students score 8 points below what's typical for similar communities.

10190 Chumstick Hwy, Leavenworth, WA 98826

  • Math 25% vs WA 36% (2024)
  • Reading 50% vs WA 56% (2024)
  • 3/5 advanced STEM subjects

Academics

Full Profile · 4/4 metrics
Student Progress3.8Needs Improvement25%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data13
Annual Change-2.32 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2024
TrendDeclining
Academics5.0Average25%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency25% (2024 SBA)
Reading/ELA Proficiency49.5% (2024 SBA)
Math vs. State Avg-6.5 pts
Reading vs. State Avg-11.7 pts
Overall Proficiency37% (2024 SBA, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)46% (model expectation from 2024 SBA)
vs. Expected-8.3 pts
Adjusted Percentile32th
College Readiness2.0Needs Improvement30%
Graduation rates, AP course participation, and IB availability.
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AP Participation2.9%
IB ProgramNo
Resources & Environment4.1Below Average20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio19.5:1
District spending per student$18,217
Chronic Absenteeism43.4%

Students at Cascade High School score 37% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 46%).

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2024 SBA proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. WA average.

Math Proficiency25%(2024 SBA)
School
State
36%(2024 SBA)
ELA Proficiency50%(2024 SBA)
School
State
56%(2024 SBA)

Trend

↓ Declining

Proficiency has fallen 27 points since 2018, to 37% in 2024, across a 16-year record (2009–2024).

Show all 13 years
2009
Math
57%
ELA
92%
2010
Math
62%
ELA
87%
2011
Math
72%
ELA
87%
2012
Math
77%
ELA
87%
2013
Math
87%
ELA
87%
2014
Math
27%
ELA
62%
2015
Math
22%
ELA
92%
2016
Math
42%
ELA
82%
2017
Math
42%
ELA
77%
2018
Math
52%
ELA
77%
2019
Math
52%
ELA
77%
2022
ELA
77%
2024
Math
25%
ELA
50%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 49% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 77% (multi-year average, 2009-2024)

Based on 29 test records from WA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).

Equity & diversity

Shown separately, not included in the overall score

Free/reduced lunch

49.5%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

How we rate schools

A clear 1–10 score built from public data — growth, academics, and learning environment. No hidden criteria, no pay-to-play.

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The neighborhood

Where Cascade High School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.

Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.

Getting around & local context

  • Walk 56Somewhat Walkable
  • Bike 31Somewhat Bikeable
  • County Safety: Average347/100K

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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · county context, not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details

Source period: 2024. A newer release may be available.

Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)

Median income

$85,594

Median home value

$639,700

Median rent

$1,122/mo

College educated

43.9%

Homeownership

72.1%

Poverty rate

9%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 98826; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Programs & Offerings

AP/IB Programs1AP course offered
2.9% participation·State avg: 2.8 AP courses·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Athletics4sports offered
2 boys'·2 girls'·4 teams (incl. JV)·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Advanced STEM Courses3of 5 advanced subjects offered
Algebra II, Advanced Math, Calculus, Chemistry, Physics·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Gifted & Talented ProgramAvailable
This school offers a gifted and talented program for qualifying students.·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

2 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
Kodiak Virtual AcademyEnrollment path unverifiedNot rated6–120.5 mi2Compare →
Upper Valley Christian SchoolPrivate · tuition5.9PK–120.9 mi46Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.

Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.

Cascade School District

Schools in district
7
Rank in district
#4 of 5
District spending per student
$18,217NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
7.7%Census SAIPE · 2024

Cascade High School is listed in Cascade School District; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Cascade High School

Cascade High School is a public high school in Leavenworth, WA, part of Cascade School District, serving approximately 410 students in grades 9th-12th with a 19.5:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 3.6 out of 10 and ranks #2,115 of 2,228 schools in WA. State assessment records show 49% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 77% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Cascade High School

What grades does Cascade High School serve?

Cascade High School serves students in grades 9th through 12th.

How many students attend Cascade High School?

Cascade High School has an enrollment of approximately 410 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Cascade High School?

The student-teacher ratio at Cascade High School is 19.5:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Cascade High School rank in WA?

Cascade High School ranks #2,115 of 2,228 schools in WA.

What is Cascade High School's MySchoolScout rating?

Cascade High School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 3.6 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.

What are the test scores at Cascade High School?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Cascade High School has 49% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 77% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).

Is Cascade High School a charter school?

No, Cascade High School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is Cascade High School a Title I school?

No, Cascade High School is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Cascade High School?

49.5% of students at Cascade High School qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.

School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)

Grades
9th – 12th
Enrollment
410
Student-Teacher Ratio
19.5:1
Teachers (FTE)
21
Type
regular
Setting
Distant Rural
County
Chelan County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
43.4%
Area population (ZIP 98826)
7,817
Area average commute
27.9 min
Area median age
52.9
About this school's data

Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.

School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
  • Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
MySchoolScout rating and rank
MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
  • Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
  • Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
Math proficiency
State department of education · 2024 SBA · Low confidence
  • Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
Reading/ELA proficiency
State department of education · 2024 SBA · Low confidence
  • Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
Student progress (growth)
NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
  • Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
  • Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
  • Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 98826; this does not measure the attendance area.
Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.

Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2024; directory SY 2023–24

About our data · How we calculate scores

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