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Gravelly Lake K-12 Academy

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Gravelly Lake K-12 Academy ranks 282 nd of 396 Washington alternative schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 1 star out of 5.

Public, Virtual, Alternative Grades K-12

282^nd

SchoolDigger Rank ?

of 396 Washington Alternative Schools

Better than 29% of Washington alternative schools

Summary

Gravelly Lake K-12 Academy is a small alternative school in Lakewood, Washington, serving 162 students in kindergarten through 12th grade as part of the Clover Park School District. The school serves a higher-poverty population than most nearby alternative schools, with 74.07% of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch in 2024–25. Its reported student-teacher ratio is 54, although that figure may reflect the school’s nontraditional instructional model rather than typical classroom size. The school received a two-star SchoolDigger rating and its district ranked at the 32nd percentile among Washington districts.

Academic results are below district and state averages in all three reported subjects. In 2025–26, proficiency was 27.27% in English language arts, 8.45% in math, and 21.88% in science. Math is the clearest concern: fewer than one in ten tested students were proficient, compared with 28.80% in the district and 43.11% statewide. ELA proficiency declined from 35.80% in 2023–24 to 27.27% in 2025–26, while science remained close to 22%. Results are stronger in some grades: 10th-grade ELA proficiency was 46.15%, and 11th-grade science proficiency was 38.89%, slightly above the district’s 36.75%. Some grade-level results are shown as “—” because the state suppressed them for privacy; these values are unavailable, not zero.

Compared with nearby alternatives, Firwood, another small K–12 school in the same district, had lower ELA proficiency at 10.26%, although its math and science results were suppressed. Larger virtual programs generally performed better: Summit Virtual Academy, Internet Academy, Bethel Virtual Academy, and Puyallup Online Academy/POA all posted higher math results, and most posted higher ELA and science results as well. These schools differ in size, mission, and student needs, so comparisons are best viewed as general context. The main priorities for Gravelly Lake appear to be improving math, reversing the ELA decline, and ensuring sufficient instructional and student support.

162

Students ?

54.0

Student/teacher ratio ?

$15,658

Per pupil spending ?

74.1%

Free/discounted lunch ?

5504 112th St SW
Lakewood, WA 98499

(253) 583-5545

District: Clover Park School District

Racial breakdown:

Hispanic:

34.6%

White:

34.0%

Two or more races:

10.5%

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At a glance

Worth a look

!Test scores below the Washington average (19% vs 48% meeting standards)

!Math scores 35 pts below the Washington average

!Large classes — about 54 students per teacher

Students meeting standards (2025-2026) ?

This school19%

District avg35%

Washington avg48%

282^nd of 396

Washington public high schools ?

Bottom 29%

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★★★★★

SchoolDigger rating ?

162^nd of 238Clover Park School District among Washington districts

How student groups rank statewide ? (each group's percentile vs the same group at other schools — higher is better; the +/- beside each compares the group with this school's overall percentile)

Low Socio Economic Status (2026)21st percentile-8 vs school

Female (2026)21st percentile-8 vs school

By subject vs Washington (2025-2026) ?

English Language Arts27%-26 vs state

Science22%-29 vs state

Math8%-35 vs state

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking ()				Ranking ()				WCAS Science (2026)				SBAC English Language Arts (2026)								SBAC Math (2026)								% Completely Immunized (2024)	% Polio (2024)	% Measles (2024)	% Mumps (2024)	% Rubella (2024)	% Diphtheria (2024)	% Hepatitis B (2024)	% Varicella (2024)	% Pertussis (2024)	% Tetanus (2024)	Per Pupil Expenditures (2024)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients (2025)	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score ()	Statewide Rank ()	State Percentile ()	SchoolDigger Rating ()	Average Standard Score ()	Statewide Rank ()	State Percentile ()	Rank Change from Previous Year	WCAS Science 5th Grade	WCAS Science 8th Grade	WCAS Science 11th Grade	WCAS Science All Grades	SBAC English Language Arts 3rd Grade	SBAC English Language Arts 4th Grade	SBAC English Language Arts 5th Grade	SBAC English Language Arts 6th Grade	SBAC English Language Arts 7th Grade	SBAC English Language Arts 8th Grade	SBAC English Language Arts 10th Grade	SBAC English Language Arts All Grades	SBAC Math 3rd Grade	SBAC Math 4th Grade	SBAC Math 5th Grade	SBAC Math 6th Grade	SBAC Math 7th Grade	SBAC Math 8th Grade	SBAC Math 10th Grade	SBAC Math All Grades	% Completely Immunized KG	% Polio KG	% Measles KG	% Mumps KG	% Rubella KG	% Diphtheria KG	% Hepatitis B KG	% Varicella KG	% Pertussis KG	% Tetanus KG	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Gravelly Lake K-12 Academy	Public, Virtual, Alternative	K-12	5504 112th St SW	Lakewood	98499	Pierce County	Clover Park School District	No	(n/a)	Yes	(n/a)	(253) 583-5545	162	3	54.0	74.1%	55 (34.0%)	11 (6.8%)	56 (34.6%)	5 (3.1%)	1 (0.6%)	10 (6.2%)	17 (10.5%)								(n/a)			38.9	21.9				31.3			46.2	27.3				21.4				8.5											$15,658	$1,295	$14,362
Special Education Services/relife	Public, Alternative	PK, KG-12	14721 Murray ST	Lakewood	98499	Pierce County	Clover Park School District	No	No	No	No	(253) 583-5170	4	0			1 (25.0%)	1 (25.0%)	2 (50.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)								(n/a)																															$8,051	$1,295	$6,756
Firwood	Public, Alternative	K-12	8805 Steilacoom Blvd SW	Steilacoom	98498	Pierce County	Clover Park School District	No	No	No	No	(253) 756-2522	45	7	6.9	31.1%	29 (64.4%)	3 (6.7%)	9 (20.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	4 (8.9%)								(n/a)												10.3
The School at Pearl Youth Residence	Public, Alternative	4-12	815 South Pearl Street	Tacoma	98405	Pierce County	Tacoma School District	No	No	No	Yes	(253) 396-5937	21	0	11.5	28.6%	9 (42.9%)	1 (4.8%)	2 (9.5%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (4.8%)	1 (4.8%)	6 (28.6%)								(n/a)																															$30,335	$13,194	$17,141
Special Services	Public, Alternative	PK, KG-12	601 S. 8th Street	Tacoma	98405	Pierce County	Tacoma School District	No	No	No	No	(253) 571-1224	9	0		33.3%	5 (55.6%)	3 (33.3%)	1 (11.1%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)								(n/a)
Chief Leschi School	Public, Alternative	K-12	5625 52nd Street East	Puyallup	98371	Pierce County	Chief Leschi School	(n/a)	No	No	Yes	(253) 445-6000	633	88	7.1	99.5%	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	633 (100.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)								(n/a)
Puyallup Online Academy/POA	Public, Virtual, Alternative	K-12	1501 39th Ave SW	Puyallup	98373	Pierce County	Puyallup School District	No	No	Yes	No	(253) 864-5700	199	6	34.3	56.3%	104 (52.3%)	7 (3.5%)	40 (20.1%)	9 (4.5%)	5 (2.5%)	11 (5.5%)	19 (9.5%)								(n/a)		45.7	56.3	49.0					28.6	55.3	73.2	58.1						20.0	15.4	15.2											$15,659	$170	$15,489
Bethel Virtual Academy	Public, Virtual, Alternative	K-12	7319 Eustis Hunt Rd	Spanaway	98387	Pierce County	Bethel School District	No	No	Yes	No	(253) 800-3100	482	24	20.4	61.8%	211 (43.8%)	31 (6.4%)	87 (18.0%)	8 (1.7%)	8 (1.7%)	42 (8.7%)	91 (18.9%)								(n/a)	38.1	19.4	24.4	25.5	28.6	23.5	38.9	43.8		40.0	56.4	46.0	21.4	18.8	22.2	21.9	17.4		9.8	14.1	46.2	69.2	61.5	61.5	61.5	53.9	69.2	61.5	53.9	53.9	$14,403	$1,521	$12,882
Support School	Public, Alternative	PK, KG-12	33330 8th Ave S	Federal Way	98003	King County	Federal Way School District	No	No	No	No	(253) 945-2000	55	0		47.3%	18 (32.7%)	9 (16.4%)	14 (25.5%)	7 (12.7%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (3.6%)	5 (9.1%)								(n/a)																															$6,267	$469	$5,798
Internet Academy	Public, Virtual, Alternative	PK, KG-12	31455 28th Ave S	Federal Way	98003	King County	Federal Way School District	No	No	Yes	No	(253) 945-2230	370	17	21.3	58.1%	122 (33.0%)	50 (13.5%)	101 (27.3%)	37 (10.0%)	5 (1.4%)	11 (3.0%)	41 (11.1%)								(n/a)	33.3	52.4	33.3	40.0	40.0		30.8	28.6	53.9	61.9	47.7	43.9	40.0		23.1			42.9	18.2	23.8	90.9	90.9	90.9	90.9	90.9	90.9	90.9	90.9	90.9	90.9	$18,355	$1,680	$16,676

Frequently Asked Questions about Gravelly Lake K-12 Academy

Is Gravelly Lake K-12 Academy a good school?

Gravelly Lake K-12 Academy ranks 282^nd of 396 Washington alternative schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 1 star out of 5.

What is the racial makeup of Gravelly Lake K-12 Academy?

Students at Gravelly Lake K-12 Academy are 35% Hispanic, 34% White, 10% Two or more races, 7% African American, 6% Pacific Islander, 4% Not Specified, 3% Asian.

How many students attend Gravelly Lake K-12 Academy?

In the 2024-25 school year, 162 students attended Gravelly Lake K-12 Academy.

What district is Gravelly Lake K-12 Academy in?

Clover Park School District

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