Grays Harbor Academy

Grays Harbor Academy is an alternative public virtual school located in Aberdeen, Washington, serving grades K-12 with a total enrollment of 64 students. The school is part of the Aberdeen School District, which is ranked 221 out of 249 districts in the state and has a 1-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Grays Harbor Academy has a diverse student population, with a higher percentage of Hispanic students (25%) compared to the state average. However, the school's academic performance, as measured by standardized test scores, is significantly lower than the state and district averages across all subjects and grade levels. For example, in the 2022-2023 school year, only 30.65% of students were proficient or better in English Language Arts, compared to the state average of 52.86%. In math, only 6.9% of students were proficient or better, compared to the state average of 41.04%. Additionally, Grays Harbor Academy has a relatively low four-year graduation rate of 60% and a high dropout rate of 40% for the 2021-2022 school year, which are significantly worse than the state averages.

Compared to nearby alternative schools, such as Ocosta ALE and Wishkah Valley Elementary/High School, Grays Harbor Academy's performance is generally lower in terms of academic achievement, graduation rates, and dropout rates. The high percentage of economically disadvantaged students, as indicated by the free and reduced-price lunch rates, may be a significant factor contributing to the school's academic challenges. Additionally, the variability in funding and the school's status as an alternative virtual school may also play a role in its performance.