Summary:
The Ephrata School District operates two high schools serving grades 9-12: the traditional Ephrata High School and the alternative Sage Hills Open Doors Youth Re-Engagement Program, both located at the same address in Ephrata, WA.
Ephrata High School is the district's main comprehensive high school with 886 students and excels in keeping students on track, boasting a 92.4% graduation rate that is well above the state average, alongside a low dropout rate. However, its academic proficiency scores in math, science, and English are below state averages, with science showing the largest gap. In contrast, the much smaller Sage Hills Open Doors Youth Re-Engagement Program serves 39 students who have disengaged from traditional school, focusing on re-engagement with a significantly higher rate of economic need and much lower graduation rates, reflecting its specialized mission with a different per-student cost structure.
For parents, the key takeaway is that the district's traditional high school is very successful at helping students graduate but faces challenges in achieving academic proficiency, particularly in science and math. The alternative program plays a critical, specialized role for students needing a different educational approach. The district's overall ranking is in the bottom third statewide, indicating broader challenges, yet Ephrata High School's strong graduation outcomes are a notable positive in the area.
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