Serving 26 students in grades Kindergarten-12, Alternative Educational Experience ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Washington for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is <50% (which is lower than the Washington state average of 51%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is ≥50% (which is lower than the Washington state average of 61%).
Minority enrollment is 15% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Washington state average of 53% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026-27)
- School Type: Alternative school
- Grades: Kindergarten-12
- Enrollment: 26 students
- Minority Enrollment: 15%
- Math Proficiency: <50%
- Reading Proficiency: ≥50% (Top 1% in WA)
- Attendance Zone: The attendance zone for Alternative Educational Experience covers the entire school district in Winthrop, WA, encompassing approximately 1,709.2 square miles. Families can expect a typical drive to the school of 20-30 minutes, with an average distance of 27.3 miles to the zone's edge and a maximum distance of 47.5 miles.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WA Dept. of Education
School Overview
Alternative Educational Experience's student population of 26 students has declined by 54% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
26 students
Total Classroom Teachers (15-16)
1 teacher
Year Founded
1905
Campus Size
50 acres
School Motto
'Truth and Honor'
School Rankings
The diversity score of Alternative Educational Experience is 0.26, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.69. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(16-17)<50%
51%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(16-17)≥50%
61%
Student-Teacher Ratio
n/a
17:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
9%
Hispanic
15%
27%
Black
n/a
5%
White
85%
47%
Hawaiian
n/a
2%
Two or more races
n/a
9%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
38%
39%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
23%
9%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Sports
School Mascot
Wild Boars
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
<50% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 51% WA state average), while ≥50% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 61% WA state average).
How many students attend Alternative Educational Experience?
26 students attend Alternative Educational Experience.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
85% of Alternative Educational Experience students are White, and 15% of students are Hispanic.
What grades does Alternative Educational Experience offer ?
Alternative Educational Experience offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Alternative Educational Experience part of?
Alternative Educational Experience is part of Methow Valley School District.
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