Woodland Alternative School

Woodland Alternative School is a high school located in the town of Woodland, Washington, on the fringe of an urban area. The school serves students from 9th through 12th grade with an enrollment of 98 students and a student-teacher ratio of 49:1. With only two full-time equivalent teachers, Woodland Alternative focuses on providing individualized attention to its diverse student body.

The school's MySchoolScout rating is 5.3 out of 10, placing it in the 48th percentile among Washington state schools. In terms of academic performance, 48% of students are proficient or above in English Language Arts and Reading, while 25% achieve proficiency or above in math and 23% in science. While these scores indicate room for improvement academically, Woodland Alternative School aims to support each student's unique learning needs.

Woodland is a town with small-town charm but close enough to the urban amenities of nearby cities. The school’s setting offers students a tight-knit community while still providing access to broader resources and opportunities.

With an enrollment of 98 students, Woodland Alternative School is a smaller school where families often find a close-knit community atmosphere. Smaller settings can mean more individual attention from teachers and staff, though they may offer fewer extracurricular options than larger schools.

The student-teacher ratio at Woodland Alternative School is 49:1, which is higher than the national average. This may mean larger class sizes, so parents should ask about classroom support, teaching assistants, and how the school differentiates instruction for students who need extra help.