For the 2025 school year, there are 310 alternative public high schools serving 46,790 students in Washington.
The top ranked alternative public high schools in Washington are Nikola Tesla Stem High School, International Community School and International School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Washington alternative public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 33% (versus the Washington public high school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 57% (versus the 65% statewide average).
Washington alternative public high school have a Graduation Rate of 48%, which is less than the Washington average of 84%.
The school with highest graduation rate is International School, with ≥95% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Washington or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 45% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Washington public high school average of 50% (majority Hispanic).
Best Alternative Public High Schools in Washington (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Nikola Tesla Stem High School
Alternative School
Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: 90-94% | Reading: ≥95%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
4301 228th Ave Ne
Redmond, WA 98053
(425) 936-2770
Redmond, WA 98053
(425) 936-2770
Gr: 9-12 | 601 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 83%
Rank: #22.
International Community School
Alternative School
Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: 92% | Reading: 95%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
11133 Ne 65th St
Kirkland, WA 98033
(425) 936-2380
Kirkland, WA 98033
(425) 936-2380
Gr: 6-12 | 406 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 74%
Rank: #33.
International School
Alternative School
(Math: 83% | Reading: 93%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
445 128th Ave Se
Bellevue, WA 98005
(425) 456-6500
Bellevue, WA 98005
(425) 456-6500
Gr: 6-12 | 597 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 75%
Rank: #44.
Raisbeck Aviation High School
Alternative School
(Math: 80-84% | Reading: 90-94%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
9229 East Marginal Way S
Seattle, WA 98108
(206) 631-7200
Seattle, WA 98108
(206) 631-7200
Gr: 9-12 | 406 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 64%
Rank: #55.
Cam Academy
Alternative School
(Math: 64% | Reading: 81%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
715 Nw Onsdorff Blvd.
Battle Ground, WA 98604
(360) 885-6804
Battle Ground, WA 98604
(360) 885-6804
Gr: 3-12 | 506 students Student-teacher ratio: 27:1 Minority enrollment: 13%
Rank: #66.
H.o.m.e. Program
Alternative School
(Math: 60-69% | Reading: 70-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
2607 Jones Ave S
Renton, WA 98055
(425) 204-2520
Renton, WA 98055
(425) 204-2520
Gr: K-12 | 137 students Student-teacher ratio: 27:1 Minority enrollment: 28%
Rank: #77.
Emerson K-12
Alternative School
(Math: 50-59% | Reading: 80-89%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
10903 Ne 53rd Street
Kirkland, WA 98033
(425) 936-2311
Kirkland, WA 98033
(425) 936-2311
Gr: K-12 | 66 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 39%
Rank: #88.
Northshore Networks
Alternative School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
18101 Avondale Road Ne
Woodinville, WA 98077
(425) 408-4175
Woodinville, WA 98077
(425) 408-4175
Gr: K-12
Rank: #99.
Homelink
Alternative School
(Math: 60-79% | Reading: 60-79% )
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1718 Pleasant St
Walla Walla, WA 99362
(509) 527-3060
Walla Walla, WA 99362
(509) 527-3060
Gr: K-12 | 32 students Student-teacher ratio: 32:1 Minority enrollment: 25%
Rank: #1010.
Snoqualmie Parent Partnership Program
Alternative School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
9200 Railroad Ave Se
Snoqualmie, WA 98065
(425) 831-8440
Snoqualmie, WA 98065
(425) 831-8440
Gr: K-12 | 195 students Minority enrollment: 28%
Rank: #11 - 1211. - 12.
Bryant Center
Alternative School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
N 910 Ash St
Spokane, WA 99201
(509) 354-7810
Spokane, WA 99201
(509) 354-7810
Gr: PK-12 | 315 students Minority enrollment: 17%
Rank: #11 - 1211. - 12.
Choice Academy
Alternative School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
18367 8th Ave S
Seattle, WA 98148
(206) 631-7630
Seattle, WA 98148
(206) 631-7630
Gr: 6-12 | 178 students Student-teacher ratio: 25:1 Minority enrollment: 69%
Rank: #1313.
Eagle Harbor High School
Alternative School
(Math: ≥50% | Reading: ≥80%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
9530 Ne High School Rd
Bainbridge Island, WA 98110
(206) 780-1387
Bainbridge Island, WA 98110
(206) 780-1387
Gr: 9-12 | 87 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 24%
Rank: #1414.
Homelink
Alternative School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 65-69% )
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
2202 123rd Ave Ne
Lake Stevens, WA 98258
(425) 335-1594
Lake Stevens, WA 98258
(425) 335-1594
Gr: K-12 | 2 students Student-teacher ratio: 1:1 Minority enrollment: 50%
Rank: #1515.
Edmonds Heights K-12
Alternative School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
23200 100th Ave W
Edmonds, WA 98020
(425) 431-7840
Edmonds, WA 98020
(425) 431-7840
Gr: K-12 | 554 students Student-teacher ratio: 31:1 Minority enrollment: 31%
Rank: #1616.
Discovery Virtual School
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: 60-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1294 Chestnut Street
Clarkston, WA 99403
(509) 769-5534
Clarkston, WA 99403
(509) 769-5534
Gr: K-12 | 56 students Student-teacher ratio: 56:1 Minority enrollment: 36%
Rank: #1717.
Parade
Alternative School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
32302 Ne 50th St
Carnation, WA 98014
(206) 333-4370
Carnation, WA 98014
(206) 333-4370
Gr: PK-12 | 92 students Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 20%
Rank: #1818.
Port Gardner
Alternative School
(Math: 40-49% | Reading: 70-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
3516 Rucker Ave.
Everett, WA 98201
(425) 385-5150
Everett, WA 98201
(425) 385-5150
Gr: K-12 | 95 students Student-teacher ratio: 32:1 Minority enrollment: 30%
Rank: #1919.
Bellevue Big Picture School
Alternative School
(Math: 51% | Reading: 65%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
14844 Se 22nd Street
Bellevue, WA 98007
(425) 456-7800
Bellevue, WA 98007
(425) 456-7800
Gr: 6-12 | 382 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 60%
Rank: #2020.
Tacoma Open Doors
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: 80-89% )
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1818 Tacoma Ave S
Tacoma, WA 98402
(253) 571-3270
Tacoma, WA 98402
(253) 571-3270
Gr: 9-12 | 307 students Student-teacher ratio: 61:1 Minority enrollment: 62%
Rank: #2121.
Avanti High School
Alternative School
(Math: 30-39% | Reading: ≥90%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1113 Legion Way Se
Olympia, WA 98501
(360) 596-7900
Olympia, WA 98501
(360) 596-7900
Gr: 9-12 | 169 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 31%
Rank: #2222.
Olympic Peninsula Homeconnection
Alternative School
(Math: 40-49% | Reading: 60-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
385 Obrien Rd
Joyce, WA 98343
(360) 928-3311
Joyce, WA 98343
(360) 928-3311
Gr: K-12 | 139 students Student-teacher ratio: 70:1 Minority enrollment: 12%
Rank: #2323.
North Kitsap Online Academy & Parent Assisted Learning
Alternative School
(Math: 40-59% | Reading: 60-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
25800 Siyaya Ave Ne
Kingston, WA 98346
(360) 396-3575
Kingston, WA 98346
(360) 396-3575
Gr: K-12 | 74 students Student-teacher ratio: 25:1 Minority enrollment: 26%
Rank: #2424.
Three Rivers Home Link
Alternative School
(Math: 48% | Reading: 65%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1710 Van Giesen
Richland, WA 99352
(509) 967-6450
Richland, WA 99352
(509) 967-6450
Gr: K-12 | 714 students Student-teacher ratio: 32:1 Minority enrollment: 14%
Rank: #2525.
Olympic Peninsula Academy
Alternative School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 60-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
400 N. 2nd Ave
Sequim, WA 98382
(360) 582-3403
Sequim, WA 98382
(360) 582-3403
Gr: K-12 | 110 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 17%
Rank: #2626.
Olympia Regional Learning Academy
Alternative School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
2400 15th Ave Se
Olympia, WA 98501
(360) 596-7730
Olympia, WA 98501
(360) 596-7730
Gr: K-12 | 504 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 36%
Rank: #2727.
Kent Laboratory Academy
Alternative School
(Math: 46% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
10515 Se 208th St
Kent, WA 98031
(253) 373-7488
Kent, WA 98031
(253) 373-7488
Gr: 3-12 | 327 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 73%
Rank: #2828.
Bellingham Family Partnership Program
Alternative School
(Math: ≥50% | Reading: ≥50% )
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1409 18th St
Bellingham, WA 98225
(360) 676-6424
Bellingham, WA 98225
(360) 676-6424
Gr: K-12 | 254 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 20%
Rank: #29 - 3029. - 30.
Homeconnection
Alternative School
(Math: 21-39% | Reading: 70-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
350 S. Oak Harbor St.
Oak Harbor, WA 98277
(360) 279-8826
Oak Harbor, WA 98277
(360) 279-8826
Gr: K-12 | 157 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 26%
Rank: #29 - 3029. - 30.
Nova High School
Alternative School
(Math: 21-39% | Reading: 70-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
301 21st Avenue East
Seattle, WA 98122
(206) 252-3500
Seattle, WA 98122
(206) 252-3500
Gr: 9-12 | 258 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 47%
Rank: #3131.
Individualized Graduation & Degree Program
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: 60-79% )
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
25668 104th Ave Se, 25672 104t
Kent, WA 98030
(253) 373-4723
Kent, WA 98030
(253) 373-4723
Gr: 9-12 | 454 students Student-teacher ratio: 50:1 Minority enrollment: 76%
Rank: #3232.
Northport Homelink Program
Alternative School
(Math: ≥50% | Reading: ≥50%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
402 10th Street
Northport, WA 99157
(509) 732-4251
Northport, WA 99157
(509) 732-4251
Gr: K-12 | 24 students Student-teacher ratio: 5:1 Minority enrollment: 20%
Rank: #33 - 3533. - 35.
District Run Home School
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: ≥50% )
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
382 South Forks Avenue
Forks, WA 98331
(360) 374-6262
Forks, WA 98331
(360) 374-6262
Gr: K-12 | 20 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 50%
Rank: #33 - 3533. - 35.
Selah Academy Online
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: ≥50% )
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
308 W Naches Ave
Selah, WA 98942
(509) 698-8062
Selah, WA 98942
(509) 698-8062
Gr: 9-12 | 1 student
Rank: #33 - 3533. - 35.
South Whidbey Academy
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: ≥50% )
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
5675 Maxwelton Road
Langley, WA 98260
(360) 221-4300
Langley, WA 98260
(360) 221-4300
Gr: 10-12 | 43 students Student-teacher ratio: 43:1 Minority enrollment: 25%
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Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked alternative public high schools in Washington?
The top ranked alternative public high schools in Washington include Nikola Tesla Stem High School, International Community School and International School.
How many alternative public high schools are located in Washington?
310 alternative public high schools are located in Washington.
What is the racial composition of students in Washington?
Washington alternative public high schools minority enrollment is 45% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Washington public high schools average of 50% (majority Hispanic).
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