Very Good
#829 of 2,228 schools in WA
Top 37% in state
Yakima Satellite Alternative Programs
High School · Yakima School District · Yakima, WA
A high school in Yakima, WA serving grades 6th – 12th.
Yakima School District 104 N 4th Ave, Yakima, WA 98902
- Math 25% proficient (2015)
- Reading 25% proficient (2015)
- 17.7:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Yakima Satellite Alternative Programs score 24% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 27%).
2015 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. WA average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency has held near 25% across the 6-year record (2010–2015).
Show all 2 years by subject
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 25% (multi-year average, 2010-2015) · reading/ELA 25% (2015 EdFacts)
Based on 3 test records from WA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
79.2%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Yakima Satellite Alternative Programs 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 25Car-Dependent
- Transit 21Minimal Transit
- Bike 50Bikeable
- City Safety: High2,604/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Yakima), 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
$60,050
Median home value
$237,700
Median rent
$1,045/mo
College educated
18.5%
Homeownership
51.8%
Poverty rate
16.7%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 98902; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Yakima OnlineEnrollment path unverified | 3.7 | 9–12 | 0.0 mi | 335 | Compare → |
| Yakima Open DoorsEnrollment path unverified | 7.2 | 9–12 | 0.0 mi | 319 | Compare → |
| Esd 105 Open DoorsEnrollment path unverified | Not rated | 9–12 | 1.7 mi | 98 | Compare → |
| Naches Valley Esd 105 Open DoorsEnrollment path unverified | Not rated | 9–12 | 1.7 mi | 1 | 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.
Yakima School District
- Schools in district
- 29
- Rank in district
- #11 of 25
- District spending per student
- $18,941NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 28.1%Census SAIPE · 2024
Yakima Satellite Alternative Programs is listed in Yakima School District; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Yakima Satellite Alternative Programs
Yakima Satellite Alternative Programs is a public high school in Yakima, WA, part of Yakima School District, serving approximately 53 students in grades 6th-12th with a 17.7:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.0 out of 10 and ranks #829 of 2,228 schools in WA. State assessment records show 25% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2010-2015) and 25% reading/ELA proficiency (2015 EdFacts).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Yakima Satellite Alternative Programs
What grades does Yakima Satellite Alternative Programs serve?
Yakima Satellite Alternative Programs serves students in grades 6th through 12th.
How many students attend Yakima Satellite Alternative Programs?
Yakima Satellite Alternative Programs has an enrollment of approximately 53 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Yakima Satellite Alternative Programs?
The student-teacher ratio at Yakima Satellite Alternative Programs is 17.7:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Yakima Satellite Alternative Programs rank in WA?
Yakima Satellite Alternative Programs ranks #829 of 2,228 schools in WA.
What is Yakima Satellite Alternative Programs's MySchoolScout rating?
Yakima Satellite Alternative Programs has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.0 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 Yakima Satellite Alternative Programs?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Yakima Satellite Alternative Programs has 25% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2010-2015) and 25% reading/ELA proficiency (2015 EdFacts).
Is Yakima Satellite Alternative Programs a charter school?
No, Yakima Satellite Alternative Programs is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Yakima Satellite Alternative Programs a Title I school?
No, Yakima Satellite Alternative Programs is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Yakima Satellite Alternative Programs?
79.2% of students at Yakima Satellite Alternative Programs 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
- 6th – 12th
- Enrollment
- 53
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 17.7:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 3
- Type
- alternative
- Setting
- Small City
- County
- Yakima County
- Phone
- (509) 573-5580
- Area population (ZIP 98902)
- 45,377
- Area average commute
- 17.2 min
- Area median age
- 34.7
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 · 2015 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2015 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 · 2015 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2015 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 98902; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2010-2015, 2015 EdFacts; directory SY 2023–24
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