Serving 84 students in grades 9-12, Mead Alternative High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Washington for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 21-39% (which was lower than the Washington state average of 50%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 60-79% (which was approximately equal to the Washington state average of 61%).
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 was lower than the Washington state level of 16:1.
Minority enrollment was 12% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which was lower than the Washington state average of 50% (majority Hispanic).
Top Rankings
Mead Alternative High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Washington for:
Category
Attribute
Math Proficiency
Graduation Rate
School Overview
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
84 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
6 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Overall Testing Rank
#1130 out of 2052 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)21-39%
50%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)60-79%
61%
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
16:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
9%
Hispanic
6%
25%
Black
n/a
5%
White
88%
50%
Hawaiian
n/a
1%
Two or more races
6%
9%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
(18-19)60-79%
84%
Eligible for Free Lunch
46%
36%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
11%
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 is Mead Alternative High School's ranking?
Mead Alternative High School is ranked #1130 out of 2,052 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Washington.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
21-39% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 50% WA state average), while 60-79% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 61% WA state average).
What is the graduation rate of Mead Alternative High School?
The graduation rate of Mead Alternative High School is 60-79%, which is lower than the Washington state average of 84%.
How many students attend Mead Alternative High School?
84 students attend Mead Alternative High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
88% of Mead Alternative High School students are White, 6% of students are Hispanic, and 6% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Mead Alternative High School?
Mead Alternative High School has a student ration of 14:1, which is lower than the Washington state average of 16:1.
What grades does Mead Alternative High School offer ?
Mead Alternative High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Mead Alternative High School part of?
Mead Alternative High School is part of Mead School District.
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