Serving 108 students in grades 9-12, Secondary Academy For Success ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Washington for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is ≤20% (which is lower than the Washington state average of 40%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is ≥80% (which is higher than the Washington state average of 53%).
The student:teacher ratio of 11:1 is lower than the Washington state level of 16:1.
Minority enrollment is 49% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Washington state average of 51% (majority Hispanic).
Secondary Academy For Success ranks within the top 50% of all 2,113 schools in Washington (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Secondary Academy For Success is 0.64, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.68. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Secondary Academy For Success is ranked #979 out of 2,113 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Washington.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≤20% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 40% WA state average), while ≥80% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 53% WA state average).
What is the graduation rate of Secondary Academy For Success?
The graduation rate of Secondary Academy For Success is 70-79%, which is lower than the Washington state average of 84%.
How many students attend Secondary Academy For Success?
108 students attend Secondary Academy For Success.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
51% of Secondary Academy For Success students are White, 21% of students are Hispanic, 17% of students are Two or more races, 5% of students are Asian, 3% of students are American Indian, and 3% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Secondary Academy For Success?
Secondary Academy For Success has a student ration of 11:1, which is lower than the Washington state average of 16:1.
What grades does Secondary Academy For Success offer ?
Secondary Academy For Success offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Secondary Academy For Success part of?
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Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WA Dept. of Education
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