Futures School serves 22 students in grades 9-12.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is <50% (which is lower than the Washington state average of 54%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is ≥50% (which is lower than the Washington state average of 61%).
The student:teacher ratio of 22:1 is higher than the Washington state level of 16:1.
Minority enrollment is 59% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is higher than the Washington state average of 50% (majority Hispanic and Asian).
Quick Stats (2024)
- School Type: Alternative school
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 22 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 22:1
- Minority Enrollment: 59%
- Graduation Rate: ≥90% (Top 20% in WA)
- Math Proficiency: <50%
- Reading Proficiency: ≥50%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Futures School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Washington for:
Category
Attribute
Graduation Rate
Diversity
Community Size
School Overview
Futures School's student population of 22 students has declined by 33% over five school years.
The teacher population of 1 teachers has declined by 50% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
22 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
1 teacher
Students by Grade
School Rankings
The diversity score of Futures School is 0.74, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.68. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(09-10)<50%
54%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(16-17)≥50%
61%
Student : Teacher Ratio
22:1
16:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
18%
9%
Hispanic
18%
25%
Black
18%
5%
White
41%
50%
Hawaiian
n/a
1%
Two or more races
5%
9%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
(18-19)≥90%
84%
Eligible for Free Lunch
32%
36%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What schools are Futures School often compared to?
Futures Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Juanita High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
<50% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 54% WA state average), while ≥50% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 61% WA state average).
What is the graduation rate of Futures School?
The graduation rate of Futures School is 90%, which is higher than the Washington state average of 84%.
How many students attend Futures School?
22 students attend Futures School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
41% of Futures School students are White, 18% of students are Asian, 18% of students are Hispanic, 18% of students are Black, and 5% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Futures School?
Futures School has a student ration of 22:1, which is higher than the Washington state average of 16:1.
What grades does Futures School offer ?
Futures School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Futures School part of?
Futures School is part of Lake Washington School District.
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