Summary:
The Grand Coulee Dam School District in Washington operates two high schools—Lake Roosevelt Junior/Senior High School (grades 7-12) and Lake Roosevelt Alternative School (grades 9-12)—serving a total of 341 students in a rural area where economic disadvantage is common.
Lake Roosevelt Junior/Senior High School is the district's primary high school, enrolling most students and spending over $22,000 per student. Despite this investment, its academic proficiency is below state averages, with math scores being a particular challenge. Its graduation rate of 90% is strong, however, and it has a manageable student-teacher ratio. In contrast, Lake Roosevelt Alternative School serves a smaller, higher-needs population with a 91% rate of students qualifying for free or reduced-price lunch. It operates with far fewer resources per student and a very high student-teacher ratio, which correlates with a much lower graduation rate and a significantly higher dropout rate.
Overall, the Grand Coulee Dam School District ranks in the bottom tier statewide. The data shows a sharp contrast between the two high schools in resources and outcomes, with the alternative school facing steep challenges. Parents should note that while the main high school graduates most of its students successfully, academic test scores across the district lag behind Washington state averages.
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