Very Good
#586 of 2,228 schools in WA
Top 26% in state
Pace Alternative High School
High School · Wapato School District · Wapato, WA
A Wapato School District high school where students score 7 points above what's typical for similar communities.
310 S. Wasco Avenue, Wapato, WA 98951
- Math 25% proficient (2019)
- Reading 25% proficient (2022)
- 1 AP courses offered
Academics
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Students at Pace Alternative High School score 25% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 18%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. WA average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 14-year record (2009–2022), then recovered 15 points since 2017, reaching 25% in 2022.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 19% (multi-year average, 2009-2019) · reading/ELA 25% (multi-year average, 2009-2022)
Based on 22 test records from WA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
95%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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Where Pace Alternative 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 67Somewhat Walkable
- Bike 47Somewhat Bikeable
- County Safety: Average465/100K
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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
$63,083
Median home value
$214,000
Median rent
$871/mo
College educated
10.8%
Homeownership
54.4%
Poverty rate
19.8%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 98951; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
2 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wapato Online Academy 9-12Enrollment path unverified | Not rated | 9–12 | 0.1 mi | 47 | Compare → |
| Wapato High SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 4.1 | 9–12 | 0.5 mi | 871 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Wapato School District
- Schools in district
- 11
- Rank in district
- #1 of 7
- District spending per student
- $19,515NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 24.7%Census SAIPE · 2024
Pace Alternative High School is listed in Wapato School District; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Pace Alternative High School
Pace Alternative High School is a public high school in Wapato, WA, part of Wapato School District, serving approximately 80 students in grades 9th-12th with a 11.4:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.6 out of 10 and ranks #586 of 2,228 schools in WA. State assessment records show 19% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2019) and 25% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Pace Alternative High School
What grades does Pace Alternative High School serve?
Pace Alternative High School serves students in grades 9th through 12th.
How many students attend Pace Alternative High School?
Pace Alternative High School has an enrollment of approximately 80 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Pace Alternative High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Pace Alternative High School is 11.4:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Pace Alternative High School rank in WA?
Pace Alternative High School ranks #586 of 2,228 schools in WA.
What is Pace Alternative High School's MySchoolScout rating?
Pace Alternative High School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.6 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 Pace Alternative High School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Pace Alternative High School has 19% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2019) and 25% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is Pace Alternative High School a charter school?
No, Pace Alternative High School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Pace Alternative High School a Title I school?
No, Pace Alternative High School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Pace Alternative High School?
95.0% of students at Pace Alternative 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
- 80
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 11.4:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 7
- Type
- alternative
- Setting
- Fringe Town
- County
- Yakima County
- Phone
- (509) 877-6138
- Area population (ZIP 98951)
- 12,935
- Area average commute
- 21.8 min
- Area median age
- 29.8
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 · 2019 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2019 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- 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 · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- 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 98951; 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, 2009-2019, multi-year average, 2009-2022; directory SY 2023–24
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