Rise Academy 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 is <50% (which is lower than the Washington state average of 51%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is ≥50% (which is lower than the Washington state average of 62%).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- School Type: Alternative school
- Grades: 9-12
- Graduation Rate: ≥50%
- Math Proficiency: <50%
- Reading Proficiency: ≥50% (Top 1% in WA)
- Science Proficiency: <50% (Top 50%)
- Attendance Zone: SMOKIAM ALTERNATIVE HIGH SCHOOL's attendance zone encompasses the entire district in Soap Lake, WA, covering approximately 75 square miles. The typical drive to the school takes about 10-12 minutes, with the furthest edge of the zone located 10.7 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WA Dept. of Education
School Overview
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students (21-22)
25 students
Showing 2013–2022. Full 32-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers (21-22)
1 teacher
Showing 2011–2022. Full 32-year historical data available below ↓
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(15-16)<50%
51%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(15-16)≥50%
62%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
<50%
49%
Hispanic
(21-22)20%
25%
Showing 2013–2022. Full 31-year historical data available below ↓
White
(21-22)80%
50%
Showing 2013–2022. Full 32-year historical data available below ↓
Graduation Rate
(21-22)≥50%
84%
Eligible for Free Lunch (21-22)
44%
35%
Showing 2013–2022. Full 21-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (12-13)
4%
7%
School Statewide Testing
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 51% WA state average), while ≥50% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 62% WA state average).
What is the graduation rate of Rise Academy?
The graduation rate of Rise Academy is 50%, which is lower than the Washington state average of 84%.
How many students attend Rise Academy?
25 students attend Rise Academy.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
80% of Rise Academy students are White, and 20% of students are Hispanic.
What grades does Rise Academy offer ?
Rise Academy offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Rise Academy part of?
Rise Academy is part of Soap Lake School District.
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