Summary
Lake Quinault School in Amanda Park is a small public alternative school serving 207 students in grades K–12 in a remote area of Washington. The school is part of the Lake Quinault School District, whose reported results match the school’s figures. The student-teacher ratio was 13.4 in 2024–25, offering potential for individualized attention. However, the school serves a community with very high economic need: 95.17% of students qualified for free or reduced-price lunch in 2024–25.
In 2025–26, academic proficiency was below Washington averages in every tested subject. English language arts proficiency was 27.43%, compared with 52.81% statewide; math was 16.07%, compared with 43.11%; and science was 36.54%, compared with 50.95%. Math has been the most persistent weakness, staying between 13.16% and 16.07% over the four available years. ELA has improved modestly, while science showed the strongest recent growth, rising from 25.0% to 36.54%. Fifth-grade science was a relative bright spot at 52.63%, nearly matching the state’s 54.85%. Some grade-level results were suppressed, so they cannot be judged from the available data.
Historical completion data also indicate challenges with keeping students on track: the 2021–22 graduation rate was 76.9%, below Washington’s 82.2%, while the dropout rate was 23.0%, compared with 10.0% statewide. More recent school-specific figures are unavailable, so current trends cannot be confirmed. Families should also consider the school’s alternative-school mission, small enrollment, and likely year-to-year volatility when interpreting results. There are no other schools within 20 miles, so a direct nearby-school comparison is not available. Overall, the main priorities appear to be foundational math and literacy, middle-grade support, attendance, and graduation pathways, with science improvement offering a promising example to build on.
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