Serving 20 students in grades 9-12, Swiftwater Alternative High School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Washington for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is <50% (which is higher than the Washington state average of 40%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is <50% (which is lower than the Washington state average of 53%).
The student-teacher ratio of 20:1 is higher than the Washington state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 30% 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: 20 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 20:1
- Minority Enrollment: 30%
- Graduation Rate: <50% (Top 1% in WA)
- Math Proficiency: <50% (Top 1%)
- Reading Proficiency: <50% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: The attendance zone for Cle Elum-Roslyn Alternative School encompasses the entire school district in Cle Elum, WA, covering approximately 620.2 square miles. The typical drive to the school ranges from 20 to 30 minutes, with an average distance of 17.3 miles to the zone's edge and a maximum distance of 29.1 miles.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WA Dept. of Education
School Overview
Swiftwater Alternative High School's student population of 20 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 1 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
20 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 21-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
1 teacher
Showing 2016–2025. Full 11-year historical data available below ↓
Year Founded
2025
School Calendar
School Rankings
The diversity score of Swiftwater Alternative High School is 0.47, 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.
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(21-22)<50%
40%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
<50%
53%
Student-Teacher Ratio
20:1
17:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 11-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
15%
27%
Showing 2014–2025. Full 21-year historical data available below ↓
White
70%
47%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 21-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
15%
9%
Showing 2012–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2015–2025. Full 21-year historical data available below ↓
Graduation Rate
(21-22)<50%
84%
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)95%
34.7%
Eligible for Free Lunch
40%
39%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
25%
9%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Sports
School Mascot
Summiteers
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 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 Swiftwater Alternative High School?
The graduation rate of Swiftwater Alternative High School is 50%, which is lower than the Washington state average of 84%.
How many students attend Swiftwater Alternative High School?
20 students attend Swiftwater Alternative High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
70% of Swiftwater Alternative High School students are White, 15% of students are Hispanic, and 15% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Swiftwater Alternative High School?
Swiftwater Alternative High School has a student ration of 20:1, which is higher than the Washington state average of 17:1.
What grades does Swiftwater Alternative High School offer ?
Swiftwater Alternative High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Swiftwater Alternative High School part of?
Swiftwater Alternative High School is part of Cle Elum-Roslyn School District.
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