Swiftwater Alternative High School

4244 Bullfrog Road
Cle Elum, WA 98922
(School attendance zone shown in map)
6/
10
Top 50%
Serving 17 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 17:1 is higher than the Washington state level of 16:1.

Quick Facts (2025-26)

  • School Type: Alternative school
  • Grades: 9-12
  • Enrollment: 17 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 17:1
  • : <50% (Top 1% in WA)
  • : <50% (Top 1%)
  • : <50% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WA Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Swiftwater Alternative High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Washington for:

School Overview

Swiftwater Alternative High School's student population of 17 students has declined by 45% over five school years.
The teacher population of 1 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
17 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
1 teacher
Year Founded
2025
School Calendar
School Mascot
Summiteers

School Rankings

The diversity score of Swiftwater Alternative High School is 0.00, 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.
This School
State Level (WA)
(21-22)
<50%
40%
<50%
53%
Student-Teacher Ratio
17:1
16:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
9%
Hispanic
n/a
26%
Black
n/a
5%
White
100%
48%
Hawaiian
n/a
2%
Two or more races
n/a
9%
All Ethnic Groups
0.00
(21-22)
<50%
84%
Eligible for Free Lunch
71%
49%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
9%
8%
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WA Dept. of Education

School Notes

  • School Mascot: Summiteers
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025

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?
17 students attend Swiftwater Alternative High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
100% of Swiftwater Alternative High School students are White.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Swiftwater Alternative High School?
Swiftwater Alternative High School has a student ration of 17:1, which is higher than the Washington state average of 16:1.
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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Quick Facts (2025-26)

  • School Type: Alternative school
  • Grades: 9-12
  • Enrollment: 17 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 17:1
  • : <50% (Top 1%)
  • : <50% (Top 1%)
  • : <50% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WA Dept. of Education

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