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Swiftwater Alternative High School
High School · Cle Elum-Roslyn School District
4244 BULLFROG ROAD, Cle Elum, WA 98922
Enrollment
17
Student-Teacher
17:1
Grades
9th – 12th
Enrollment
17
Student-Teacher
17:1
Grades
9th – 12th
Data vintage
2022-23
Data vintage2022-23
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Swiftwater Alternative High School
High School in Cle Elum · grades 9th – 12th. Start here, then compare fit against nearby and district options.
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About Swiftwater Alternative High School
Swiftwater Alternative High School is a public high school in Cle Elum, WA, part of Cle Elum-Roslyn School District. Swiftwater Alternative High School serves approximately 17 students, and covers grades 9th-12th, and has a 17:1 student-teacher ratio. MySchoolScout does not publish a rating for this profile because there is not enough verified data to rate it fairly.
Structured state assessment records for Swiftwater Alternative High School show 37% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2016) and 62% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022). Based on limited data: 0% component coverage.
What Parents Should Know
At 17 students, Swiftwater Alternative High School is on the smaller side. That usually buys more individual attention and teachers who know every kid by name, with the trade-off of fewer electives and extracurriculars than a larger school can staff. Ask what activities it actually offers.
Swiftwater Alternative High School sits in a rural area, which can mean longer drives for some families. Rural schools are often community anchors with smaller classes, but check transportation, after-school options, and access to specialized services before you commit.
School Profile
Limited Data- Grades
- 9th – 12th
- Enrollment
- 17 students
- Type
- Public
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 17:1
- Address
- 4244 BULLFROG ROAD, Cle Elum, WA 98922
- Website
- cersd.org
- Phone
- (509) 649-4993
- Data Year
- SY 2022-23
Why doesn't this school have a score?
We don't have enough verified data to rate this school fairly. This can happen when a school is very new, very small, or has limited test score reporting to the state.
Our rating model requires at least 2 of 4 data components (academics, student progress, college readiness, and resources) to generate a meaningful score. Schools below this threshold receive a Limited Profile to avoid misleading ratings.
Test Scores WA EDFACTS (2021-22)
Based on 15 test records from WA state assessments. About our data
Proficiency Trend
→ StableAverage proficiency (% at or above grade level) across Math & ELA over time.
Source: EdFacts (NCES) and state assessment data. Growth score: N/A.
Funding & Resources
Location
4244 BULLFROG ROAD, Cle Elum, WA 98922
Nearby Alternatives
Families considering Swiftwater Alternative High School may also want to explore other high schools in the area. Cle Elum Roslyn High School (rated 5.9/10, 0.2 miles away, in nearby Cle Eum). Additionally, Ellensburg High School (rated 4.1/10, 25.8 miles away, in nearby Ellensburg). For more schools in Cle Elum, see our Cle Elum schools guide .
Nearby Schools
20 within 26.0 mi| School | Distance | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| Cle Elum Roslyn High School Cle Eum | 0.2 mi | 5.9 |
| Walter Strom Middle School Cle Elum | 0.3 mi | 5.6 |
| Cle Elum Roslyn Elementary Cle Elum | 0.4 mi | 7.2 |
| Easton School Easton | 9.5 mi | 4.8 |
| Thorp Elem & Jr Sr High Thorp | 17.1 mi | 6.8 |
| HOPE ACADEMY Naches | 28.0 mi | — |
| Mt. Stuart Elementary Ellensburg | 24.0 mi | 5.8 |
| Early Learning Center Ellensburg | 24.0 mi | 5.2 |
| Ida Nason Aronica Elementary Ellensburg | 23.9 mi | 7.5 |
| Damman Elementary Ellensburg | 25.2 mi | 7.4 |
| DISCOVERY LAB OF ELLENSBURG Ellensburg | 25.1 mi | — |
| Morgan Middle School Ellensburg | 25.3 mi | 5.5 |
| ELLENSBURG CHRISTIAN SCHOOL Ellensburg | 25.5 mi | 5.9 |
| Lincoln Elementary Ellensburg | 25.5 mi | 5.8 |
| UPPER VALLEY CHRISTIAN SCHOOL Leavenworth | 30.5 mi | 5.9 |
| Ellensburg High School Ellensburg | 25.8 mi | 4.1 |
| K-12 Ellensburg Learning Center Ellensburg | 25.8 mi | 3.8 |
| Cascade Home-Link Leavenworth | 30.9 mi | 3.4 |
| Kodiak Virtual Academy Leavenworth | 30.9 mi | — |
| Valley View Elementary School Ellensburg | 26.0 mi | 7.8 |
Neighborhood Census ACS (2019-2023)
Census data for ZIP 98922 (ACS 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates) · Data sources
Median Income
$72,962
Median Home Value
$624,800
Median Rent
$1,030/mo
Population
7,915
College Educated
29%
Homeownership
81.3%
Poverty Rate
9%
Median Age
51.2
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Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about Swiftwater Alternative High School
What grades does Swiftwater Alternative High School serve?
Swiftwater Alternative High School serves students in grades 9th through 12th.
How many students attend Swiftwater Alternative High School?
Swiftwater Alternative High School has an enrollment of approximately 17 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Swiftwater Alternative High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Swiftwater Alternative High School is 17:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
What are the test scores at Swiftwater Alternative High School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Swiftwater Alternative High School has 37% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2016) and 62% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is Swiftwater Alternative High School a charter school?
No, Swiftwater Alternative High School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Swiftwater Alternative High School a Title I school?
No, Swiftwater Alternative High School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Swiftwater Alternative High School?
70.6% of students at Swiftwater 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.
Neighborhood Context
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Quick Facts NCES CCD (SY 2022-23)
- Grades
- 9th – 12th
- Enrollment
- 17
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 17:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 1
- Free/Reduced Lunch
- 70.6%
- Type
- alternative
- Setting
- Fringe Rural
- County
- Kittitas County
- Phone
- (509) 649-4993
Resources & Links
District
Cle Elum-Roslyn School District- District Enrollment
- 978
- Schools in District
- 4
- Per-Pupil Spending
- $16,393
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