Serving 134 students in grades 8-12, Cascadia High School ranks in the bottom 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 41%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 21-39% (which is lower than the Washington state average of 53%).
The student-teacher ratio of 22:1 is higher than the Washington state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 34% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Washington state average of 53% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- School Type: Alternative school
- Grades: 8-12
- Enrollment: 134 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 22:1
- Minority Enrollment: 34%
- Graduation Rate: 60-69% (Btm 50% in WA)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: ≤20% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 21-39% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 30-39% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WA Dept. of Education
School Overview
Cascadia High School's student population of 134 students has grown by 63% over five school years.
The teacher population of 6 teachers has grown by 50% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 8-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
134 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
6 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Year Founded
2000
School Calendar
School Motto
Combining Purpose with Passion!
School Rankings
Cascadia High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 2,088 schools in Washington (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Cascadia High School is 0.53, 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.
Overall Testing Rank
#1896 out of 2088 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2011–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤20%
41%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
21-39%
53%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-39%
49%
Student-Teacher Ratio
22:1
17:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
1%
9%
Showing 2008–2025. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
16%
27%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓
Black
4%
5%
Showing 2014–2025. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓
White
66%
47%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓
Hawaiian
1%
2%
Two or more races
12%
9%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓
Graduation Rate
60-69%
83.8%
Showing 2012–2023. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)40.3%
34.7%
Eligible for Free Lunch
51%
39%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
9%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Cascadia High School's ranking?
Cascadia High School is ranked #1896 out of 2,088 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?
≤20% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 41% WA state average), while 21-39% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 53% WA state average).
What is the graduation rate of Cascadia High School?
The graduation rate of Cascadia High School is 60-69%, which is lower than the Washington state average of 83.8%.
How many students attend Cascadia High School?
134 students attend Cascadia High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
66% of Cascadia High School students are White, 16% of students are Hispanic, 12% of students are Two or more races, 4% of students are Black, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Cascadia High School?
Cascadia High School has a student ration of 22:1, which is higher than the Washington state average of 17:1.
What grades does Cascadia High School offer ?
Cascadia High School offers enrollment in grades 8-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Cascadia High School part of?
Cascadia High School is part of Tumwater School District.
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