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Yakima Satellite Alternative Programs

1120 S. 18th St., Yakima, WA 98901Yakima School District →
Federal DataAlternative Education SchoolGrades 06–12Non-Charter
33
Students
Total enrolled
25%
Grad Rate
Nat'l avg 87%
↓ 71% vs nat'l
$18,416
Per-Pupil Spend
Nat'l avg $14,347
↑ 28% vs nat'l
16.5 : 1
Student:Teacher
Nat'l avg 15.4:1
↑ 7% vs nat'l
41/100
Opportunity Score
Neighborhood outcomes
↓ 18% vs nat'l
⇄ Compare with another school
Small public school
Serves 33 students in grades 06–12 in Yakima, Washington.
28% above average funding
District spends $18,416 per pupil, 28% more than the national average of $14,347.
Below-median opportunity
Children from this neighborhood historically reach the 41th income percentile as adults, per Harvard/Census Opportunity Atlas data.
About This School

Yakima Satellite Alternative Programs is a small high in Yakima, Washington, serving grades 06–12 with 33 students. The district invests $18,416 per student — 28% above the national average of $14,347, with a 16.5:1 student-teacher ratio near the national norm. About 39% of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, indicating a mixed-income student body. The 25% graduation rate is below the national average of 87%, a data point worth exploring further during a school visit.

Student Body & Demographics at Yakima Satellite Alternative Programs

33
Total Students
16.5 : 1
Student:Teacher
39%
Free Lunch
2
Teacher FTE
Grade Range
PK
K
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
Highlighted grades (06–12) are served by this school
Gender Distribution15 male · 18 female
45%
55%
Male 45%Female 55%
Free / Reduced Lunch Eligibility39%
National avg 52% · 13 students
Student Composition
52%
45%
White52%
Hispanic / Latino45%
Black3%
NCES Common Core of Data · Race/ethnicity self-reported · NCES ID: 531011003324

Academic Outcomes at Yakima Satellite Alternative Programs

Graduation Rate (Adjusted Cohort)
LT50
Below avg
National avg 87%
Graduation Rate Comparison
This school
25%
State avg
82%
National avg
87%
Neighborhood Opportunity Score
41
/ 100
Below-median opportunity

Children from modest-income families in this neighborhood reach the 41th income percentile as adults. This school is in the 35th percentile nationally.

0 — Low50 — MedianHigh — 100
Opportunity Atlas (Chetty, Friedman et al., Harvard/Census) · Census tract · ZIP 98901

School Resources & Funding

Per-Pupil Expenditure$18,416Above avg
National avg $14,347
Per-Pupil Spending Comparison
This school
$18,416
State avg
$50,309
National avg
$14,347
How School Funding Is Typically Spent
44%
19%
12%
15%
Instruction$8,103
Student Support$3,499
Administration$2,210
Operations$2,762
Other$1,842
Estimated using national average spending distribution (NCES) · School-level breakdowns not publicly reported
Of the $18,416 spent per student, an estimated $8,158 (~44%) goes directly to classroom instruction.
Where Funding Comes From
70%
State government
69.9%
Local (property tax)
9.1%
Federal programs
21.0%
NCES F-33 Finance Survey · District-level data applied to this school
Strengths & Considerations
Strengths
  • Above-average funding — $18,416/student vs $14,347 nationally
  • Traditional public school — open enrollment, no application process required
Worth Considering
  • 25% graduation rate — below the national average of 87%
Strengths and considerations are derived from federal data thresholds — not editorial judgements. See data sources below.
K–12 Pathway in District
Elementary
Hoover Elementary SchoolAdams Elementary SchoolMcclure Elementary SchoolRidgeview Elementary
+10 more
↓
Middle
Franklin Middle SchoolWilson Middle SchoolLewis & Clark Middle SchoolWashington Middle School
↓
High School
Davis High SchoolEisenhower High SchoolYakima OnlineStanton Academy
+5 more
School Profile
TypeAlternative Education School
LevelHigh
Grades06 – 12
Location—
CountyYakima County
CharterNo
VirtualNo
DistrictYakima School District →
Phone: (509)573-5580
NCES ID: 531011003324
Who Is This School For?

Best suited for families in Yakima seeking a public high school, especially those prioritizing above-average resources and classroom investment. We always recommend an in-person visit and a conversation with current families before making any enrollment decision.

More in Yakima School District
High
Davis High School
2,330 students · 09–12
83% FRL
High
Eisenhower High School
2,248 students · 09–12
79% FRL
Mid
Franklin Middle School
895 students · 06–08
82% FRL
Mid
Wilson Middle School
856 students · 06–08
72% FRL
Mid
Lewis & Clark Middle School
852 students · 06–08
89% FRL
Mid
Washington Middle School
751 students · 06–08
● 41 opp94% FRL
Elem
Hoover Elementary School
673 students · PK–05
88% FRL
Elem
Adams Elementary School
616 students · PK–05
● 41 opp93% FRL
District School Rankings
Location
1120 S. 18th St., Yakima, WA 98901
Data Sources & Transparency
Enrollment & Profile
NCES Common Core of Data. Grades, enrollment, demographics, school characteristics. Updated annually.
Funding & Spending
NCES F-33 Finance Survey. District-level spending data. School-level breakdowns are not publicly reported.
Graduation Rate
EDFacts Adjusted Cohort Graduation Rate (ACGR). High schools only. Small cohorts may be range-coded for privacy.
Opportunity Score
Opportunity Atlas (Chetty, Friedman et al., Harvard/Census Bureau). Census tract outcomes for children born in the 1980s.
Fact-Based Rankings
Best-school rankings are computed from federal metrics only — enrollment, per-pupil spending, student-teacher ratio, opportunity score, and graduation rate. No editorial opinion or paid placements.
Equity Data (Coming Soon)
AP access, counselor ratios, and chronic absenteeism from the CRDC will be added in a future update.

Questions to Ask on Your School Visit

Research shows the most important factors are invisible in the data. Here is what to ask when you visit.

High
1
What percentage of students take AP or dual enrollment courses?
Indicates academic rigor and college prep
2
What college counseling and application support is provided?
Ratio of students per counselor matters
3
What career and vocational pathways are offered?
CTE programs, internships, industry partnerships
4
How does the school support students at risk of not graduating?
Credit recovery, attendance intervention
5
What's the school's culture around attendance and behavior?
Discipline approach, restorative practices
6
What happens after graduation — where do students go?
Ask about college, career, military outcomes
7
What does the school do with student performance data?
How data is used to personalize instruction
8
How would you describe teacher retention here?
High turnover can disrupt continuity of learning
9
What's the culture around student diversity and inclusion?
How differences are celebrated and managed

Frequently Asked Questions

About this school and the data on this page

About This Data

All figures on this page come directly from US federal open datasets — NCES Common Core of Data, EDFacts, and the Opportunity Atlas — and we work hard to keep them accurate and up to date. That said, federal data is published on an annual cycle, so some figures may not yet reflect the very latest school-year changes or local updates. We recommend using this page as a helpful starting point and cross-checking with the school or district directly, or visiting the NCES Common Core of Data and ed.gov for the most authoritative figures before making any important decisions.