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Pacific Crest Online Academy

Public, Virtual, Alternative Grades K-12

402^nd

SchoolDigger Rank ?

of 534 Washington Alternative Schools

Better than 25% of Washington alternative schools

Summary

Pacific Crest Online Academy is a K-12 public alternative school serving 325 students in West Richland, Washington, as part of the Richland School District, a 4-star district ranked in the top 30% statewide.

The school serves a population with a high level of economic need, with over half of its students qualifying for free or reduced-price lunch. Academically, Pacific Crest's proficiency rates in English, math, and science are significantly below both the Richland School District and state averages. This is particularly notable when compared to another alternative school in the same district, Three Rivers Home Link, which outperforms Pacific Crest by a wide margin and even exceeds district averages in some subjects, despite serving a student population with a much lower rate of economic disadvantage.

An interesting finding is that Pacific Crest operates with more resources per student—a lower student-teacher ratio and higher spending—than Three Rivers Home Link or the Kennewick School District's Mid-Columbia Parent Partnership. This creates a paradox where greater resources have not translated to stronger academic outcomes, suggesting the unique challenges of its online model and student needs may require different, targeted supports to help students succeed.

325

Students ?

17.1

Student/teacher ratio ?

$14,952

Per pupil spending ?

52%

Free/discounted lunch ?

6972 Keene Road
West Richland, WA 99353

(509) 967-6245

District: Richland School District

Racial breakdown:

White:

60.6%

Hispanic:

29.5%

Two or more races:

7.1%

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At a glance

▼ Ranking trend: Declining — 11th percentile in 2023 → 5th in 2025

Worth a look

!Test scores below the Washington average (26% vs 48% meeting standards)

!In the lower quartile statewide (25th percentile)

!Graduation rate below the Washington average (72% vs 83%)

Students meeting standards (2024-2025) ?

This school26%

District avg54%

Washington avg48%

Middle school

402^nd of 534

Washington public middle schools ?

Bottom 25%▲ up 14 pts since 2023

From bottom 11% (2023) to bottom 25% (2025)

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★★★★★

SchoolDigger rating ?

High school

417^th of 438

Washington public high schools ?

Bottom 5%▼ down 18 pts since 2023

From bottom 23% (2023) to bottom 5% (2025)

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★★★★★

SchoolDigger rating ?

1^st of 2Alternative Schools in the Richland School District

73^rd of 247Richland 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)

Middle school ranking

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All Students

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Washington percentile	Rating
2025	26.2	402 of 534	24.7%	★☆☆☆☆
2024	30.8	367 of 535	31.4%	★★☆☆☆
2023	14.1	479 of 539	11.1%	★☆☆☆☆

Female

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Washington percentile	Rating
2024	50.8	211 of 464	54.5%	★★★☆☆
2023	24.6	360 of 464	22.4%	★☆☆☆☆

Low Socio Economic Status

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Washington percentile	Rating
2024	42.7	254 of 455	44.2%	★★☆☆☆

Male

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Washington percentile	Rating
2025	40.7	277 of 472	41.3%	★★☆☆☆
2024	36.1	281 of 466	39.7%	★★☆☆☆

White

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Washington percentile	Rating
2025	40.0	289 of 488	40.8%	★★☆☆☆
2024	30.8	349 of 486	28.2%	★☆☆☆☆
2023	22.6	392 of 488	19.7%	★☆☆☆☆

High school ranking

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All Students

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Washington percentile	Rating
2025	8.8	417 of 438	4.8%	☆☆☆☆☆
2024	25.1	340 of 437	22.2%	★☆☆☆☆
2023	23.0	342 of 442	22.6%	★☆☆☆☆

Female

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Washington percentile	Rating
2024	25.9	268 of 347	22.8%	★☆☆☆☆
2023	33.1	240 of 357	32.8%	★★☆☆☆

Low Socio Economic Status

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Washington percentile	Rating
2025	21.9	297 of 355	16.3%	★☆☆☆☆
2024	21.0	303 of 356	14.9%	★☆☆☆☆
2023	31.2	265 of 362	26.8%	★☆☆☆☆

Male

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Washington percentile	Rating
2024	27.7	273 of 362	24.6%	★☆☆☆☆
2023	19.2	296 of 358	17.3%	★☆☆☆☆

White

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Washington percentile	Rating
2025	5.9	356 of 373	4.6%	☆☆☆☆☆
2024	21.0	316 of 374	15.5%	★☆☆☆☆
2023	22.5	312 of 379	17.7%	★☆☆☆☆

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)

Elementary school

Male (2023)27th percentile

Middle school

Female (2024)55th percentile+23 vs school

Low Socio Economic Status (2024)44th percentile+13 vs school

Male (2025)41st percentile+17 vs school

White (2025)41st percentile+16 vs school

High school

Male (2024)25th percentile~ school

Female (2024)23rd percentile~ school

Low Socio Economic Status (2025)16th percentile+12 vs school

White (2025)5th percentile~ school

By subject vs Washington (2024-2025) ?

English Language Arts33%-20 vs state

Science31%-18 vs state

Math14%-28 vs state

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking ()				Ranking ()				WCAS Science (2025)				SBAC English Language Arts (2025)								SBAC Math (2025)								% 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	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
Special Programs	Public, Alternative	PK, KG-12	6972 Keene Road	West Richland	99353	Benton County	Richland School District	No	No	No	No	(509) 967-6050	14	0		21.4%	12 (85.7%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (14.3%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)								(n/a)																															$10,360	$158	$10,203
Pacific Crest Online Academy	Public, Virtual, Alternative	K-12	6972 Keene Road	West Richland	99353	Benton County	Richland School District	No	No	Yes	No	(509) 967-6245	325	19	17.1	52.0%	197 (60.6%)	3 (0.9%)	96 (29.5%)	3 (0.9%)	1 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	23 (7.1%)								(n/a)		31.8	30.8	31.3					40.9	45.5	26.2	33.0					23.8	23.8		14.3											$14,952	$161	$14,791
Three Rivers Home Link	Public, Alternative	K-12	1710 Van Giesen	Richland	99352	Benton County	Richland School District	No	No	No	No	(509) 967-6450	756	20	38.3	21.6%	638 (84.4%)	5 (0.7%)	69 (9.1%)	7 (0.9%)	2 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	35 (4.6%)								(n/a)	69.0	54.8	82.4	64.8	50.0	44.4	60.7	56.3	65.3	57.1	79.2	61.3	48.2	48.2	34.5	43.8	57.1	47.6	37.5	45.8	86.7	91.1	91.1	91.1	91.1	88.9	88.9	91.1	88.9	88.9	$12,578	$158	$12,420
Mid-Columbia Parent Partnership	Public, Alternative	K-12	5980 W 12th Ave	Kennewick	99338	Benton County	Kennewick School District	No	No	No	No	(509) 222-5036	503	13	38.6	28.4%	350 (69.6%)	5 (1.0%)	106 (21.1%)	3 (0.6%)	1 (0.2%)	3 (0.6%)	30 (6.0%)								(n/a)	62.5	42.1	53.9	50.0	41.2	43.8	51.5	48.8	48.6	42.9		49.2	38.2	25.0	21.2	31.0	20.6	36.8	37.5	30.2	73.1	76.9	73.1	73.1	73.1	76.9	80.8	73.1	76.9	76.9	$10,449	$1,998	$8,452

Frequently Asked Questions about Pacific Crest Online Academy

What is the racial makeup of Pacific Crest Online Academy?

Students at Pacific Crest Online Academy are 61% White, 30% Hispanic, 7% Two or more races.

What district is Pacific Crest Online Academy in?

Richland School District

Is Pacific Crest Online Academy a good school?

Pacific Crest Online Academy ranks in the bottom 24.7% of Washington alternative schools.

How many students attend Pacific Crest Online Academy?

In the 2024-25 school year, 325 students attended Pacific Crest Online Academy.

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