Serving 183 students in grades 9-12, Options 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 11-19% (which is lower than the Washington state average of 50%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 60-69% (which is approximately equal to the Washington state average of 61%).
The student:teacher ratio of 10:1 is lower than the Washington state level of 16:1.
Minority enrollment is 32% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Washington state average of 50% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024)
- School Type: Alternative school
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 183 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 10:1
- Minority Enrollment: 32%
- Graduation Rate: 70-79% (Top 30% in WA)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 11-19% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 60-69% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Options High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Washington for:
Category
Attribute
Student Attention
School Overview
Options High School's student population of 183 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 18 teachers has grown by 28% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
183 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
18 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Options High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 2,052 schools in Washington (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Options High School is 0.51, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.68. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1486 out of 2052 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)11-19%
50%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)60-69%
61%
Student : Teacher Ratio
10:1
16:1
American Indian
4%
1%
Asian
1%
9%
Hispanic
16%
25%
Black
3%
5%
White
68%
50%
Hawaiian
1%
1%
Two or more races
7%
9%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
(18-19)70-79%
84%
Eligible for Free Lunch
48%
36%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
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 Options High School's ranking?
Options High School is ranked #1486 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?
11-19% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 50% WA state average), while 60-69% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 61% WA state average).
What is the graduation rate of Options High School?
The graduation rate of Options High School is 70-79%, which is lower than the Washington state average of 84%.
How many students attend Options High School?
183 students attend Options High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
68% of Options High School students are White, 16% of students are Hispanic, 7% of students are Two or more races, 4% of students are American Indian, 3% of students are Black, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Options High School?
Options High School has a student ration of 10:1, which is lower than the Washington state average of 16:1.
What grades does Options High School offer ?
Options High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Options High School part of?
Options High School is part of Bellingham School District.
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