Washington Connections Academy Goldendale is an alternative public virtual school serving grades K-12 in the Goldendale School District, with a student population of 2,115 as of the 2022-2023 school year. The school has a diverse student body, with a racial makeup that is predominantly White (65.48%), but with significant Hispanic (13.71%) and two or more races (10.69%) representation.
One of the school's key strengths is its steady improvement in graduation rates, which have increased from 74.3% in 2020-2021 to 84.1% in 2022-2023, outpacing the Goldendale School District average of 67.11% and the statewide average of 65.89%. Additionally, the school has seen a significant decrease in its dropout rate, from 20.5% in 2020-2021 to 13.3% in 2022-2023, though this is still higher than the district and state averages. In terms of academic performance, the school outperforms the district in English Language Arts (ELA) proficiency, but lags behind in mathematics and science, suggesting an area for improvement.
Compared to nearby schools like Klickitat Elementary & High and Wishram High And Elementary School, Washington Connections Academy Goldendale has a more diverse student population and lower spending per student, at $8,271 in 2021-2022 compared to $28,835 and $41,406 for the nearby schools, respectively. While the school's student-teacher ratio is not provided, the data suggests that Washington Connections Academy Goldendale is a unique and evolving alternative public virtual school within the Goldendale School District, with a focus on improving student outcomes and addressing areas of academic underperformance.
Goldendale School District
Students at Washington Connections Academy Goldendale are 65% White, 14% Hispanic, 11% Two or more races, 5% African American, 3% Asian, 1% American Indian, 1% Pacific Islander.
In the 2022-23 school year, 2,115 students attended Washington Connections Academy Goldendale.
Washington Connections Academy Goldendale ranks in the bottom 22.0% of Washington alternative schools.