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#1657 of 2,228 schools in WA
Sentinel Tech Alt School
High School · Wahluke School District · Mattawa, WA
A Wahluke School District high school where students score 23 points below what's typical for similar communities.
P.O. Box 907, Mattawa, WA 99349
- Math 25% proficient (2017)
- Reading 25% proficient (2017)
- 34:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Sentinel Tech Alt School score 24% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 47%).
2017 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. WA average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 13 points across the 9-year record (2009–2017) and has held near 25% recently.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 25% (multi-year average, 2009-2017) · reading/ELA 28% (multi-year average, 2009-2017)
Based on 12 test records from WA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
47.1%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Sentinel Tech Alt 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 15Car-Dependent
- Bike 33Somewhat Bikeable
- County Safety: Elevated798/100K
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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
$62,851
Median home value
$409,000
Median rent
$1,181/mo
College educated
12.8%
Homeownership
56.5%
Poverty rate
16.5%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 99349; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
1 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wahluke High SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 4.6 | 9–12 | 1.4 mi | 781 | 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.
Wahluke School District
- Schools in district
- 8
- Rank in district
- #4 of 7
- District spending per student
- $19,002NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 17.6%Census SAIPE · 2024
Sentinel Tech Alt School is listed in Wahluke School District; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Sentinel Tech Alt School
Sentinel Tech Alt School is a public high school in Mattawa, WA, part of Wahluke School District, serving approximately 34 students in grades 9th-12th with a 34:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.2 out of 10 and ranks #1,657 of 2,228 schools in WA. State assessment records show 25% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2017) and 28% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2017).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Sentinel Tech Alt School
What grades does Sentinel Tech Alt School serve?
Sentinel Tech Alt School serves students in grades 9th through 12th.
How many students attend Sentinel Tech Alt School?
Sentinel Tech Alt School has an enrollment of approximately 34 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Sentinel Tech Alt School?
The student-teacher ratio at Sentinel Tech Alt School is 34:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Sentinel Tech Alt School rank in WA?
Sentinel Tech Alt School ranks #1,657 of 2,228 schools in WA.
What is Sentinel Tech Alt School's MySchoolScout rating?
Sentinel Tech Alt School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.2 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 Sentinel Tech Alt School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Sentinel Tech Alt School has 25% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2017) and 28% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2017).
Is Sentinel Tech Alt School a charter school?
No, Sentinel Tech Alt School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Sentinel Tech Alt School a Title I school?
No, Sentinel Tech Alt School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Sentinel Tech Alt School?
47.1% of students at Sentinel Tech Alt 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
- 34
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 34:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 1
- Type
- alternative
- Setting
- Distant Rural
- County
- Grant County
- Phone
- (509) 932-4565
- Area population (ZIP 99349)
- 8,098
- Area average commute
- 22.1 min
- Area median age
- 29.5
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 · 2017 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2017 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 · 2017 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2017 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 99349; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2017; directory SY 2023–24
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