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Columbia High And Elementary

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Columbia High And Elementary ranks 220 th of 534 Washington alternative schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

Public, Alternative Grades PK, KG-12

220^th

SchoolDigger Rank ?

of 534 Washington Alternative Schools

Better than 59% of Washington alternative schools

Summary

Columbia High And Elementary is a small, rural alternative school in Hunters, WA, serving about 121 students from pre-kindergarten through 12th grade within the Columbia (Stevens) School District.

This school is characterized by its very small class sizes, with a student-teacher ratio of less than 10 to 1, allowing for significant individual attention. It serves a community with high economic need, with over three-quarters of students qualifying for free or reduced-price lunch. The school invests considerable resources per student, spending over $33,700 per pupil, which is substantially higher than typical Washington state averages. As an alternative school, it is designed to serve students with diverse educational needs, which is an important context for understanding its performance metrics.

Academic proficiency rates in English, math, and science are below the state average, which is a common challenge for alternative schools serving similar populations. However, there are notable strengths, including 8th-grade English scores that exceed the state average, and the school has made dramatic progress in reducing its dropout rate over the last several years. The graduation rate, while below the state average, aligns with the district rate. There are no other schools within a 20-mile radius for direct comparison, making Columbia High And Elementary a unique and essential educational option for its rural community.

121

Students ?

9.7

Student/teacher ratio ?

$33,753

Per pupil spending ?

76%

Free/discounted lunch ?

4961B Hunters Shop Road
Hunters, WA 99137-0007

(509) 722-3311

District: Columbia (Stevens) School District

Racial breakdown:

White:

50.4%

Two or more races:

28.9%

American Indian:

13.2%

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At a glance

▲ Ranking trend: Improving — 53rd percentile in 2016 → 59th in 2025

Strengths

✓Ranking is trending up — up 6 percentile points since 2016

✓Above the Washington median (59th percentile)

✓Small classes — about 10 students per teacher

Worth a look

!Test scores below the Washington average (29% vs 48% meeting standards)

!Graduation rate below the Washington average (75% vs 82%)

!Math scores 24 pts below the Washington average

Students meeting standards (2024-2025) ?

This school29%

District avg29%

Washington avg48%

220^th of 534

Washington public middle schools ?

Top 41%▲ up 30 pts since 2015

From bottom 29% (2015) to top 41% (2025)

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★★★★★

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Statewide rank percentile over time (100 = the top-ranked school in the state; click a legend item to add a student group)

Elementary school ranking

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All Students

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Washington percentile	Rating
2022	8.3	1124 of 1169	3.8%	☆☆☆☆☆
2016	15.7	924 of 1053	12.3%	★☆☆☆☆
2015	21.1	890 of 1067	16.6%	★☆☆☆☆
2012	30.1	846 of 1097	22.9%	★☆☆☆☆
2011	42.5	652 of 1092	40.3%	★★☆☆☆
2010	34.0	782 of 1088	28.1%	★☆☆☆☆
2009	18.6	929 of 1072	13.3%	★☆☆☆☆
2008	12.6	984 of 1067	7.8%	☆☆☆☆☆
2007	25.2	859 of 1069	19.6%	★☆☆☆☆
2006	42.9	642 of 1051	38.9%	★★☆☆☆
2005	48.4	548 of 1031	46.8%	★★☆☆☆
2004	31.4	746 of 1026	27.3%	★☆☆☆☆

Middle school ranking

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All Students

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Washington percentile	Rating
2025	54.5	220 of 534	58.8%	★★★☆☆
2019	15.0	458 of 512	10.5%	★☆☆☆☆
2017	57.9	183 of 435	57.9%	★★★☆☆
2015	29.5	317 of 445	28.8%	★☆☆☆☆
2013	17.5	436 of 498	12.4%	★☆☆☆☆
2012	20.8	420 of 497	15.5%	★☆☆☆☆
2011	22.5	405 of 492	17.7%	★☆☆☆☆
2010	10.6	449 of 483	7.0%	☆☆☆☆☆
2009	30.8	352 of 476	26.1%	★☆☆☆☆
2008	37.9	297 of 466	36.3%	★★☆☆☆
2007	38.1	304 of 463	34.3%	★★☆☆☆
2006	24.6	359 of 449	20.0%	★☆☆☆☆
2005	28.2	328 of 425	22.8%	★☆☆☆☆
2004	54.9	190 of 421	54.9%	★★★☆☆

Low Socio Economic Status

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Washington percentile	Rating
2019	19.0	393 of 448	12.3%	★☆☆☆☆

High school ranking

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All Students

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Washington percentile	Rating
2023	48.4	222 of 442	49.8%	★★★☆☆
2022	12.7	401 of 434	7.6%	☆☆☆☆☆
2021	61.7	144 of 455	68.4%	★★★☆☆
2019	76.1	84 of 417	79.9%	★★★★☆
2017	40.2	205 of 301	31.9%	★★☆☆☆
2016	57.8	143 of 306	53.3%	★★★☆☆
2015	46.3	180 of 341	47.2%	★★☆☆☆
2013	51.1	254 of 454	44.1%	★★☆☆☆
2012	50.6	240 of 450	46.7%	★★☆☆☆
2011	69.3	72 of 440	83.6%	★★★★☆
2010	50.0	237 of 423	44.0%	★★☆☆☆
2009	71.3	109 of 402	72.9%	★★★★☆
2008	77.0	71 of 396	82.1%	★★★★☆
2007	61.9	162 of 399	59.4%	★★★☆☆
2006	72.6	94 of 395	76.2%	★★★★☆
2005	55.8	196 of 394	50.3%	★★★☆☆
2004	69.8	105 of 390	73.1%	★★★★☆

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)

Middle school

Low Socio Economic Status (2019)12th percentile~ school

By subject vs Washington (2024-2025) ?

Science36%-13 vs state

English Language Arts32%-21 vs state

Math19%-24 vs state

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking ()				Ranking ()				WCAS Science (2025)		SBAC English Language Arts (2025)		SBAC Math (2025)		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	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 8th Grade	WCAS Science All Grades	SBAC English Language Arts 8th Grade	SBAC English Language Arts All Grades	SBAC Math 8th Grade	SBAC Math All Grades	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Columbia High And Elementary	Public, Alternative	PK, KG-12	4961B Hunters Shop Road	Hunters	99137	Stevens County	Columbia (Stevens) School District	No	No	No	Yes	(509) 722-3311	121	12	9.7	76.0%	61 (50.4%)	0 (0.0%)	9 (7.4%)	0 (0.0%)	16 (13.2%)	0 (0.0%)	35 (28.9%)								(n/a)	46.2	36.0	61.5	32.1	30.8	18.5	$33,753	$3,350	$30,402

Frequently Asked Questions about Columbia High And Elementary

What district is Columbia High And Elementary in?

Columbia (Stevens) School District

How many students attend Columbia High And Elementary?

In the 2024-25 school year, 121 students attended Columbia High And Elementary.

What is the racial makeup of Columbia High And Elementary?

Students at Columbia High And Elementary are 50% White, 29% Two or more races, 13% American Indian, 7% Hispanic.

Is Columbia High And Elementary a good school?

Columbia High And Elementary ranks 220^th of 534 Washington alternative schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau, the Washington State Department of Health and the Washington Office of Superindentent of Public Instruction.

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