Serving 118 students in grades Prekindergarten-12, Peninsula Alternative Programs ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Washington for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was <50% (which was higher than the Washington state average of 40%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was <50% (which was lower than the Washington state average of 53%).
Minority enrollment was 27% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which was lower than the Washington state average of 52% (majority Hispanic).
Top Rankings
Peninsula Alternative Programs ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Washington for:
Category
Attribute
Community Size
School Overview
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-12
Total Students
118 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
n/a
School Rankings
Overall Testing Rank
#850 out of 2113 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
<50%
40%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
<50%
53%
Student : Teacher Ratio
n/a
16:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
5%
9%
Hispanic
8%
26%
Black
n/a
5%
White
73%
48%
Hawaiian
n/a
2%
Two or more races
13%
9%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
50-59%
84%
Eligible for Free Lunch
30%
49%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
n/a
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Peninsula Alternative Programs's ranking?
Peninsula Alternative Programs is ranked #850 out of 2,113 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Washington.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
<50% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 40% WA state average), while <50% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 53% WA state average).
What is the graduation rate of Peninsula Alternative Programs?
The graduation rate of Peninsula Alternative Programs is 50-59%, which is lower than the Washington state average of 84%.
How many students attend Peninsula Alternative Programs?
118 students attend Peninsula Alternative Programs.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
73% of Peninsula Alternative Programs students are White, 13% of students are Two or more races, 8% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What grades does Peninsula Alternative Programs offer ?
Peninsula Alternative Programs offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-12
What school district is Peninsula Alternative Programs part of?
Peninsula Alternative Programs is part of Peninsula School District.
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