Special Programs

Special Programs serves 32 students in grades Prekindergarten-12. 
Minority enrollment is 16% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Washington state average of 50% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2024)

  • School Type: Special education school
  • Grades: Prekindergarten-12
  • Enrollment: 32 students
  • Minority Enrollment: 16%
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WA Dept. of Education

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School Overview

Special Programs's student population of 32 students has declined by 75% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-12
Total Students
32 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers (17-18)
6 teachers
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Students by Grade
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School Rankings

The diversity score of Special Programs is 0.29, 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.
Definition of Terms 2021-2022 School Year Data
This School
State Level (WA)
Student : Teacher Ratio
n/a
16:1
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American Indian
n/a
1%
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Asian
n/a
9%
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Hispanic
10%
25%
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Black
3%
5%
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White
84%
50%
This chart display the percentage of White students in Special Programs and the percentage of White public school students in Washington by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Hawaiian
n/a
1%
Two or more races
3%
9%
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All Ethnic Groups
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0.29
This chart display the diversity score of Special Programs and the public school average diversity score of Washington by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Eligible for Free Lunch
13%
36%
This chart display the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Special Programs and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in Washington by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (10-11)
1%
7%
School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WA Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

How many students attend Special Programs?
32 students attend Special Programs.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
84% of Special Programs students are White, 10% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Black, and 3% of students are Two or more races.
What grades does Special Programs offer ?
Special Programs offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-12
What school district is Special Programs part of?
Special Programs is part of Richland School District.

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • School Type: Special education school
  • Grades: Prekindergarten-12
  • Enrollment: 32 students
  • Minority Enrollment: 16%
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WA Dept. of Education

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