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Aspire Academy

Q: Is Aspire Academy a good school?

Aspire Academy ranks in the bottom 1.0% of Washington alternative schools.

Q: How many students attend Aspire Academy?

In the 2024-25 school year, 154 students attended Aspire Academy.

Q: What is the racial makeup of Aspire Academy?

Students at Aspire Academy are 68% Hispanic, 29% White, 1% African American, 1% Two or more races.

Public, Virtual, Alternative Grades K-12

392^nd

SchoolDigger Rank ?

of 396 Washington Alternative Schools

Better than 1% of Washington alternative schools

Summary

Aspire Academy is a small public alternative school in Mount Vernon, Washington, serving 154 students in grades K–12 as part of the Mount Vernon School District. The school serves a high-need student population, with 81.17% of students qualifying for free or reduced-price lunch in 2024–25. This setting is important context when comparing Aspire with nearby schools that serve different student populations and operate in different districts.

The school’s graduation rate was 68.7% in 2024–25, below the district’s 81.1% and Washington’s 82.6%, but it has improved substantially from 27.2% in 2020–21. The dropout rate is a more encouraging sign: at 8.7% in 2024–25, it was slightly below both the district and state rates. Academically, 2025–26 proficiency was 31.25% in English language arts and 15.38% in science, both below district and state results. Science is the clearest concern, particularly in upper grades. The current math result and several grade-level results were suppressed, so those outcomes cannot be judged from the available data.

Compared with nearby alternative schools, Skagit Academy reported considerably higher 2025–26 proficiency in ELA and science, although it serves a larger and lower-poverty student population. Homeconnection and Saratoga School also posted stronger academic results, but they are in higher-ranked districts and serve fewer economically disadvantaged students. Mount Vernon Special Educational is similar in enrollment, but its test results were suppressed. Aspire’s reported student-teacher ratio of 20.0 is comparatively favorable, potentially supporting individualized help. Overall, the strongest signs are improved student persistence and graduation recovery, while priorities include science, upper-grade literacy, and turning continued enrollment into graduation.

154

Students ?

20.0

Student/teacher ratio ?

$15,922

Per pupil spending ?

81.2%

Free/discounted lunch ?

3302 Cedardale Rd #B300
Mount Vernon, WA 98274

(360) 428-6216

District: Mount Vernon School District

Racial breakdown:

Hispanic:

67.5%

White:

28.6%

African American:

1.3%

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At a glance

▬ Ranking trend: Holding steady — 5th percentile in 2021 → 1st in 2026

Worth a look

!Test scores below the Washington average (23% vs 48% meeting standards)

!In the lower quartile statewide (1st percentile)

!Graduation rate below the Washington average (69% vs 83%)

Students meeting standards (2025-2026) ?

This school23%

District avg32%

Washington avg48%

392^nd of 396

Washington public high schools ?

Bottom 1%▼ down 4 pts since 2021

From bottom 5% (2021) to bottom 1% (2026)

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★★★★★

SchoolDigger rating ?

1^st of 2Alternative Schools in the Mount Vernon School District

196^th of 238Mount Vernon School District among Washington districts

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

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All Students

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Washington percentile	Rating
2026	3.7	392 of 396	1.0%	☆☆☆☆☆
2025	3.6	435 of 438	0.7%	☆☆☆☆☆
2024	9.2	419 of 437	4.1%	☆☆☆☆☆
2023	4.8	431 of 442	2.5%	☆☆☆☆☆
2022	36.0	288 of 434	33.6%	★★☆☆☆
2021	11.2	432 of 455	5.1%	☆☆☆☆☆

Female

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Washington percentile	Rating
2022	23.7	295 of 368	19.8%	★☆☆☆☆

Hispanic

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Washington percentile	Rating
2024	10.4	244 of 248	1.6%	☆☆☆☆☆

Low Socio Economic Status

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Washington percentile	Rating
2024	2.5	354 of 356	0.6%	☆☆☆☆☆
2022	32.7	255 of 370	31.1%	★★☆☆☆

Male

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Washington percentile	Rating
2023	3.3	357 of 358	0.3%	☆☆☆☆☆

White

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Washington percentile	Rating
2023	32.1	275 of 379	27.4%	★☆☆☆☆
2022	50.0	196 of 390	49.7%	★★☆☆☆

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)

White (2023)27th percentile+25 vs school

Female (2022)20th percentile-14 vs school

Hispanic (2024)2nd percentile-3 vs school

Low Socio Economic Status (2024)1st percentile-4 vs school

Male (2023)<1st percentile~ school

By subject vs Washington (2025-2026) ?

English Language Arts31%-22 vs state

Science15%-36 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
Aspire Academy	Public, Virtual, Alternative	K-12	3302 Cedardale Rd #B300	Mount Vernon	98274	Skagit County	Mount Vernon School District	No	No	Yes	No	(360) 428-6216	154	8	20.0	81.2%	44 (28.6%)	2 (1.3%)	104 (67.5%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.6%)	1 (0.6%)	2 (1.3%)								(n/a)			12.5	15.4							27.6	31.3																			$15,922	$431	$15,491
Skagit Academy	Public, Alternative	K-12	2001 Cleveland Ave	Mount Vernon	98273	Skagit County	Mount Vernon School District	No	No	No	No	(360) 428-6206	300	11	28.5	45.0%	235 (78.3%)	1 (0.3%)	40 (13.3%)	3 (1.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.3%)	20 (6.7%)								(n/a)	57.7	48.2		52.9	52.2	44.0	53.9		47.4	55.6		53.6	47.8	36.0	32.0	34.6	36.8	37.0	40.0	37.6	61.5	69.2	65.4	65.4	65.4	69.2	65.4	61.5	69.2	69.2	$4,475	$413	$4,062
Mount Vernon Special Educational	Public, Alternative	PK, KG-12	920 S 2nd St	Mount Vernon	98273	Skagit County	Mount Vernon School District	No	No	No	No	(360) 428-6141	152	3	60.8	62.5%	55 (36.2%)	3 (2.0%)	88 (57.9%)	1 (0.7%)	1 (0.7%)	0 (0.0%)	4 (2.6%)								(n/a)																															$66,136	$10,083	$56,053
Saratoga School	Public, Alternative	K-12	7600 272nd St NW	Stanwood	98292	Snohomish County	Stanwood-Camano School District	No	No	No	No	(360) 629-1372	218	5	40.3	29.4%	181 (83.0%)	0 (0.0%)	21 (9.6%)	1 (0.5%)	6 (2.8%)	0 (0.0%)	8 (3.7%)								(n/a)		50.0		52.8		38.9	35.3	52.9	54.6	52.2		47.9	47.4	44.4			36.4	34.8		31.7											$11,850	$391	$11,460
Oak Harbor Virtual Academy	Public, Virtual, Alternative	K-12	600 Cherokee St	Oak Harbor	98277	Island County	Oak Harbor School District	No	No	Yes	No	(360) 279-5900	0	4	.0		0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()								(n/a)																															$11,867	$127	$11,740
Homeconnection	Public, Alternative	K-12	350 S. Oak Harbor St.	Oak Harbor	98277	Island County	Oak Harbor School District	No	No	No	No	(360) 279-8826	385	7	57.9	36.9%	273 (70.9%)	3 (0.8%)	55 (14.3%)	7 (1.8%)	5 (1.3%)	2 (0.5%)	38 (9.9%)								(n/a)												69.8			40.0					58.0	66.7	66.7	66.7	66.7	66.7	66.7	83.3	66.7	66.7	66.7	$13,475	$127	$13,348
Arlington Special Educ School	Public, Alternative	PK, KG-12	315 N French Ave	Arlington	98223	Snohomish County	Arlington School District	No	No	No	No	(360) 618-6200	0	0			0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()								(n/a)

Frequently Asked Questions about Aspire Academy

How many students attend Aspire Academy?

In the 2024-25 school year, 154 students attended Aspire Academy.

What district is Aspire Academy in?

Mount Vernon School District

What is the racial makeup of Aspire Academy?

Students at Aspire Academy are 68% Hispanic, 29% White, 1% African American, 1% Two or more races.

Is Aspire Academy a good school?

Aspire Academy ranks in the bottom 1.0% of Washington alternative schools.

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2025–26 SBAC & WCAS test scoresNewSep 10, 2026

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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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