Ocean Beach Alternative School (Closed 2023)

Ocean Beach Alternative School 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 was <50% (which was equal to the Washington state average of 50%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was ≥50% (which was lower than the Washington state average of 61%).

School Overview

Grades Offered
Grades 6-12
Total Students (19-20)
28 students
Total Classroom Teachers (19-20)
1 teacher

School Rankings

This School
State Level (WA)
(18-19)
<50%
50%
(18-19)
≥50%
61%
Student : Teacher Ratio
n/a
16:1
American Indian
(19-20)
4%
1%
Asian
(19-20)
n/a
8%
Hispanic
(19-20)
7%
24%
Black
(19-20)
n/a
5%
White
(19-20)
78%
53%
Hawaiian
(19-20)
n/a
1%
Two or more races
(19-20)
11%
8%
n/a
(18-19)
<50%
84%
Eligible for Free Lunch (19-20)
96%
35%
School District Name
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 50% WA state average), while ≥50% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 61% WA state average).
What is the graduation rate of Ocean Beach Alternative School?
The graduation rate of Ocean Beach Alternative School is 50%, which is lower than the Washington state average of 84%.
How many students attend Ocean Beach Alternative School?
28 students attend Ocean Beach Alternative School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
78% of Ocean Beach Alternative School students are White, 11% of students are Two or more races, 7% of students are Hispanic, and 4% of students are American Indian.
What grades does Ocean Beach Alternative School offer ?
Ocean Beach Alternative School offers enrollment in grades 6-12
What school district is Ocean Beach Alternative School part of?
Ocean Beach Alternative School is part of Ocean Beach School District.

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