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Homeconnection

350 S. Oak Harbor St.
Oak Harbor, WA 98277

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Homeconnection serves 276 students in grades Kindergarten-12.

Homeconnection placed in the top 50% of all schools in Washington for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 10%, and reading proficiency is top 20%) for the 2020-21 school year.

The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 40-49% (which is lower than the Washington state average of 50%) for the 2018-19 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 70-79% (which is higher than the Washington state average of 61%) for the 2018-19 school year.

The student:teacher ratio of 39:1 is higher than the Washington state level of 16:1.

Minority enrollment is 21% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Washington state average of 49% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2023)

School Type: Alternative school
Grades: Kindergarten-12
Enrollment: 276 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 39:1
Minority Enrollment: 21%
Graduation Rate
: ≥50% (Top 50% in WA)
Overall Testing Rank
: Top 50%
Math Proficiency
: 40-49% (Top 10%)
Reading Proficiency
: 70-79% (Top 20%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WA Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Homeconnection ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Washington for:

School Overview

Homeconnection's student population of 276 students has declined by 6% over five school years.

The teacher population of 7 teachers has grown by 40% over five school years.

School Type

Alternative school

Grades Offered

Grades Kindergarten-12
(offers virtual instruction)

Total Students

276 students

Gender %

Total Classroom Teachers

7 teachers

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Students by Grade

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School Rankings

Homeconnection is ranked within the top 50% of all 2,052 schools in Washington (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-21 school year.

The diversity score of Homeconnection is 0.36, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.67. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.

Definition of Terms 2020-2021 School Year Data

This School

State Level (WA)

Overall Testing Rank

#768 out of 2052 schools
(Top 50%)

This chart display the overall school rank of Homeconnection, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Math Test Scores (% Proficient)

(18-19)

40-49%

50%

This chart display the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Homeconnection and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in Washington by year, with the latest 2018-19 school year data.

Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)

(18-19)

70-79%

61%

This chart display the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Homeconnection and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Washington by year, with the latest 2018-19 school year data.

Student : Teacher Ratio

39:1

16:1

This chart display the student teacher ratio of Homeconnection and the public school average student teacher ratio of Washington by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

American Indian

n/a

Asian

Hispanic

12%

25%

This chart display the percentage of Hispanic students in Homeconnection and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in Washington by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Black

White

79%

51%

This chart display the percentage of White students in Homeconnection and the percentage of White public school students in Washington by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Hawaiian

n/a

Two or more races

All Ethnic Groups

Diversity Score

0.36

0.67

This chart display the diversity score of Homeconnection and the public school average diversity score of Washington by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Graduation Rate

(18-19)

≥50%

84%

This chart display graduation rate of Homeconnection and public school graduation rate of Washington by year, with the latest 2018-19 school year data.

Eligible for Free Lunch

35%

Eligible for Reduced Lunch

11%

School Statewide Testing

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School District Name

Oak Harbor School District

Source: 2020-2021 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WA Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Homeconnection's ranking?

Homeconnection ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Washington for: Highest math proficiency (Top 10%) and Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%).

What schools are Homeconnection often compared to?

Homeconnectionis often viewed alongside schools like Hillcrest Elementary School by visitors of our site.

What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?

40-49% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 50% WA state average), while 70-79% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 61% WA state average).

What is the graduation rate of Homeconnection?

The graduation rate of Homeconnection is 50%, which is lower than the Washington state average of 84%.

How many students attend Homeconnection?

276 students attend Homeconnection.

What is the racial composition of the student body?

79% of Homeconnection students are White, 12% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Asian, and 2% of students are Black.

What is the student:teacher ratio of Homeconnection?

Homeconnection has a student ration of 39:1, which is higher than the Washington state average of 16:1.

What grades does Homeconnection offer ?

Homeconnection offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-12 (offers virtual instruction).

What school district is Homeconnection part of?

Homeconnection is part of Oak Harbor School District.

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Quick Stats (2023)

School Type: Alternative school
Grades: Kindergarten-12
Enrollment: 276 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 39:1
Minority Enrollment: 21%
Graduation Rate
: ≥50% (Top 50%)
Overall Testing Rank
: Top 50%
Math Proficiency
: 40-49% (Top 10%)
Reading Proficiency
: 70-79% (Top 20%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WA Dept. of Education