Serving 76 students in grades 9-12, Secondary Academy For Success ranks in the top 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 ≤20% (which is lower than the Washington state average of 41%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is ≥80% (which is higher than the Washington state average of 53%).
The student-teacher ratio of 8:1 is lower than the Washington state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 44% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Washington state average of 53% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- School Type: Alternative school
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 76 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 8:1
- Minority Enrollment: 44%
- Graduation Rate: 70-79% (Btm 50% in WA)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50%
- Math Proficiency: ≤20% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: ≥80% (Top 10%)
- Science Proficiency: 21-39% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Secondary Academy For Success ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Washington for:
Category
Attribute
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
School Overview
Secondary Academy For Success's student population of 76 students has declined by 18% over five school years.
The teacher population of 10 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
76 students
Showing 2016–2025. View full 38-year historical data
Total Classroom Teachers
10 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. View full 38-year historical data
School Rankings
Secondary Academy For Success ranks within the top 50% of all 2,088 schools in Washington (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Secondary Academy For Success is 0.62, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.69. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#948 out of 2088 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. View full 14-year historical data
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤20%
41%
Showing 2012–2023. View full 14-year historical data
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
≥80%
53%
Showing 2011–2022. View full 13-year historical data
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
21-39%
49%
Student-Teacher Ratio
8:1
17:1
Showing 2016–2025. View full 38-year historical data
American Indian
3%
1%
Showing 2015–2025. View full 34-year historical data
Asian
8%
9%
Showing 2014–2025. View full 36-year historical data
Hispanic
19%
27%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 38-year historical data
White
56%
47%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 38-year historical data
Two or more races
14%
9%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 15-year historical data
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. View full 38-year historical data
Graduation Rate
70-79%
83.8%
Showing 2012–2023. View full 13-year historical data
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)98.7%
34.7%
Eligible for Free Lunch
34%
39%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 24-year historical data
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
9%
9%
Showing 2015–2025. View full 24-year historical data
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Secondary Academy For Success's ranking?
Secondary Academy For Success is ranked #948 out of 2,088 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?
≤20% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 41% WA state average), while ≥80% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 53% WA state average).
What is the graduation rate of Secondary Academy For Success?
The graduation rate of Secondary Academy For Success is 70-79%, which is lower than the Washington state average of 83.8%.
How many students attend Secondary Academy For Success?
76 students attend Secondary Academy For Success.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
56% of Secondary Academy For Success students are White, 19% of students are Hispanic, 14% of students are Two or more races, 8% of students are Asian, and 3% of students are American Indian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Secondary Academy For Success?
Secondary Academy For Success has a student ration of 8:1, which is lower than the Washington state average of 17:1.
What grades does Secondary Academy For Success offer ?
Secondary Academy For Success offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Secondary Academy For Success part of?
Secondary Academy For Success is part of Northshore School District.
In what neighborhood is Secondary Academy For Success located?
Secondary Academy For Success is located in the Canyon Park neighborhood of Bothell, WA. There are 2 other public schools located in Canyon Park.
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