Below Average
#1977 of 2,228 schools in WA
Woodland Alternative School
High School · Woodland School District · Woodland, WA
A high school in Woodland, WA where students score 5 points below what's typical for similar communities.
759 3rd Street, Woodland, WA 98674
- Math 25% proficient (2019)
- Reading 59% vs WA 56% (2024)
- 49:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Woodland Alternative School score 42% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 47%).
2024 SBA proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. WA average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 16-year record (2009–2024), then recovered 34 points since 2018, reaching 59% in 2024.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 36% (multi-year average, 2009-2019) · reading/ELA 56% (multi-year average, 2009-2024)
Based on 24 test records from WA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
46.9%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Woodland Alternative 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 61Somewhat Walkable
- Bike 46Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High2,825/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Woodland), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$96,081
Median home value
$481,100
Median rent
$1,283/mo
College educated
19%
Homeownership
71.2%
Poverty rate
13.8%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 98674; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lewis River AcademyEnrollment path unverified | 3.8 | K–12 | 0.0 mi | 48 | Compare → |
| Woodland High SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 4.5 | 9–12 | 1.9 mi | 637 | Compare → |
| Plymouth High SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 5.6 | 9–12 | 4.1 mi | 99 | Compare → |
| St. Helens Virtual AcademyEnrollment path unverified | 5.5 | K–12 | 4.1 mi | 84 | 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.
Woodland School District
- Schools in district
- 7
- Rank in district
- #6 of 7
- District spending per student
- $18,928NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 7.6%Census SAIPE · 2024
Woodland Alternative School is listed in Woodland School District; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Woodland Alternative School
Woodland Alternative School is a public high school in Woodland, WA, part of Woodland School District, serving approximately 98 students in grades 9th-12th with a 49:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 4.3 out of 10 and ranks #1,977 of 2,228 schools in WA. State assessment records show 36% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2019) and 56% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Woodland Alternative School
What grades does Woodland Alternative School serve?
Woodland Alternative School serves students in grades 9th through 12th.
How many students attend Woodland Alternative School?
Woodland Alternative School has an enrollment of approximately 98 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Woodland Alternative School?
The student-teacher ratio at Woodland Alternative School is 49:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Woodland Alternative School rank in WA?
Woodland Alternative School ranks #1,977 of 2,228 schools in WA.
What is Woodland Alternative School's MySchoolScout rating?
Woodland Alternative School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.3 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 Woodland Alternative School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Woodland Alternative School has 36% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2019) and 56% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Is Woodland Alternative School a charter school?
No, Woodland Alternative School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Woodland Alternative School a Title I school?
No, Woodland Alternative School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Woodland Alternative School?
46.9% of students at Woodland Alternative 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
- 98
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 49:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 2
- Type
- alternative
- Setting
- Fringe Town
- County
- Cowlitz County
- Phone
- (360) 841-2900
- Area population (ZIP 98674)
- 16,765
- Area average commute
- 28.6 min
- Area median age
- 34.8
Official sources & links
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 · 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 98674; 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, 2009-2024; directory SY 2023–24
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