Very Good
#829 of 2,228 schools in WA
Top 37% in state
Yakima Satellite Alternative Programs
High School · Yakima School District
Yakima School District 104 N 4th Ave, Yakima, WA 98902
Enrollment
53
Student-Teacher
17.7:1
Score
7.0
Grades
6th – 12th
Enrollment
53
Student-Teacher
17.7:1
Score
7.0
Grades
6th – 12th
Data vintage
2022-23
Data vintage2022-23
How this school compares
Washington schools
#829 of 2,228
In Yakima
#19 of 40
public schools
In district
#11 of 25
Yakima School District
Academic growth
9.5 / 10
Excellent
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About Yakima Satellite Alternative Programs
Yakima Satellite Alternative Programs is a public high school in Yakima, WA, part of Yakima School District. Yakima Satellite Alternative Programs serves approximately 53 students, and covers grades 6th-12th, and has a 17.7:1 student-teacher ratio. Yakima Satellite Alternative Programs has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.0 out of 10 and ranks #829 of 2,228 schools in WA.
Structured state assessment records for Yakima Satellite Alternative Programs show 25% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2010-2015) and 25% reading/ELA proficiency (2015 EdFacts).
- This school 7.0 · Very Good
- District avg 5.5
- WA avg 5.8
What Parents Should Know
At 53 students, Yakima Satellite Alternative Programs 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.
Test scores at Yakima Satellite Alternative Programs sit below average, but its growth scores are strong: students here make above-average progress year over year. The raw numbers haven't caught up, but a school that keeps moving kids forward is doing the harder, more important work.
Score Breakdown
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Yakima Satellite Alternative Programs — Students at Yakima Satellite Alternative Programs score 24% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 27%).
Equity & Diversity
Shown separately, not included in overall scoreFree/Reduced Lunch
79.2%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
Test Scores WA EDFACTS (2014-15)
Based on 3 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: 9.5/10.
How Yakima Satellite Alternative Programs Compares
See how Yakima Satellite Alternative Programs performs across key quality dimensions compared to state benchmarks.
Funding & Resources
Location
Yakima School District 104 N 4th Ave, Yakima, WA 98902
Nearby Alternatives
Families considering Yakima Satellite Alternative Programs may also want to explore other high schools in the area. LA SALLE HIGH SCHOOL (rated 7.4/10, 2.9 miles away, in nearby Union Gap), which scores slightly higher. Another option is Yakima Open Doors (rated 7.2/10), with a very similar rating. Additionally, Davis High School (rated 6.5/10, 1.8 miles away), with a comparable rating. For more schools in Yakima, see our Yakima schools guide .
Nearby Schools
20 within 2.4 mi| School | Distance | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| Yakima Open Doors Yakima | 0.0 mi | 7.2 |
| Yakima Online Yakima | 0.0 mi | 3.7 |
| Adams Elementary School Yakima | 0.6 mi | 5.8 |
| Washington Middle School Yakima | 0.8 mi | 6.2 |
| Martin Luther King Jr Elementary Yakima | 1.2 mi | 7.5 |
| ST JOSEPH MARQUETTE CATHOLIC SCHOOL Yakima | 1.6 mi | 6.6 |
| ESD 105 Open Doors Yakima | 1.7 mi | — |
| NACHES VALLEY ESD 105 OPEN DOORS Yakima | 1.7 mi | — |
| Union Gap School Union Gap | 2.3 mi | 8.5 |
| Hoover Elementary School Yakima | 1.7 mi | 6.5 |
| ST JOHN OF KRONSTADT ORTHODOX CHRISTIAN SCHOOL Yakima | 1.8 mi | — |
| GRACE LUTHERAN SCHOOL Yakima | 1.8 mi | — |
| Davis High School Yakima | 1.8 mi | 6.5 |
| Terrace Heights Elementary Yakima | 2.0 mi | 7.5 |
| Barge-Lincoln Elementary School Yakima | 2.3 mi | 8.0 |
| Ridgeview Elementary Yakima | 2.1 mi | 7.6 |
| LA SALLE HIGH SCHOOL Union Gap | 2.9 mi | 7.4 |
| Garfield Elementary School Yakima | 2.4 mi | 7.3 |
| Mckinley Elementary School Yakima | 2.2 mi | 6.1 |
| Lewis & Clark Middle School Yakima | 2.4 mi | 5.7 |
Neighborhood Census ACS (2019-2023)
Census data for ZIP 98902 (ACS 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates) · Data sources
Median Income
$60,050
Median Home Value
$237,700
Median Rent
$1,045/mo
Population
45,377
College Educated
18.5%
Homeownership
51.8%
Avg Commute
17.2 min
Poverty Rate
16.7%
Median Age
34.7
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| HILLSIDE STUDENT COMMUNITY SCHOOL Bellevue, WA | 7.0 |
| Inchelium High School Inchelium, WA | 7.0 |
| Open Door Youth Reengagement Renton, WA | 7.0 |
| BRIGHTMONT ACADEMY - REDMOND CAMPUS Redmond, WA | 6.9 |
| Contract Learning Center Grandview, WA | 6.9 |
| FUSION ACADEMY SEATTLE Seattle, WA | 6.9 |
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.
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Quick Facts NCES CCD (SY 2022-23)
- Grades
- 6th – 12th
- Enrollment
- 53
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 17.7:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 3
- Free/Reduced Lunch
- 79.2%
- Type
- alternative
- Setting
- Small City
- County
- Yakima County
- Phone
- (509) 573-5580
Resources & Links
District
Yakima School District- District Enrollment
- 15,545
- Schools in District
- 29
- Per-Pupil Spending
- $18,941
- District Rank
- #11 of 25
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