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Wisdom Ridge Academy

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Wisdom Ridge Academy ranks 360 th of 534 Washington alternative schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

Public, Virtual, Alternative Grades K-12

360^th

SchoolDigger Rank ?

of 534 Washington Alternative Schools

Better than 33% of Washington alternative schools

Summary

Wisdom Ridge Academy is a K-12 alternative public school serving 200 students within the highly-rated Ridgefield School District in Ridgefield, WA.

The school operates with notably lower per-student spending than many similar schools in the area, yet it achieves middle-of-the-road academic results compared to nearby alternatives like Vancouver Success Academy and Homelink River. It serves a significantly less economically disadvantaged population than most comparable schools, but this does not translate to proportionally higher test scores; its proficiency rates in English, math, and science are consistently below the district average. A particular area of concern is a dramatic recent increase in the student-teacher ratio, which is now much higher than at similar schools and coincides with a drop in English proficiency.

Academically, the school shows a clear strength in 10th-grade English but has systemic challenges in mathematics across all grades. When compared to other local options, Wisdom Ridge outperforms some schools like Battle Ground Virtual Academy while trailing higher-performing alternatives such as CAM Academy. The school's stable enrollment and cost-effective operation are positive features, but addressing the high student-teacher ratio and improving math instruction appear to be key areas for focus.

200

Students ?

40.0

Student/teacher ratio ?

$12,558

Per pupil spending ?

30.5%

Free/discounted lunch ?

5645 S 11th St STE A101
Ridgefield, WA 98642

(360) 295-8500

District: Ridgefield School District

Racial breakdown:

White:

74.0%

Hispanic:

15.0%

Two or more races:

8.0%

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At a glance

▬ Ranking trend: Holding steady — 50th percentile in 2023 → 49th in 2025

Worth a look

!Test scores below the Washington average (42% vs 48% meeting standards)

!Some student groups rank well below the school's overall statewide standing

!Math scores 13 pts below the Washington average

Students meeting standards (2024-2025) ?

This school42%

District avg56%

Washington avg48%

Middle school

360^th of 534

Washington public middle schools ?

Bottom 33%▼ down 17 pts since 2023

From top 50% (2023) to bottom 33% (2025)

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★★★★★

SchoolDigger rating ?

High school

225^th of 438

Washington public high schools ?

Bottom 49%▲ up 4 pts since 2023

From bottom 45% (2023) to bottom 49% (2025)

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★★★★★

SchoolDigger rating ?

58^th of 247Ridgefield 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	32.1	360 of 534	32.6%	★★☆☆☆
2024	54.5	222 of 535	58.5%	★★★☆☆
2023	45.3	270 of 539	49.9%	★★★☆☆

Female

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Washington percentile	Rating
2025	30.9	330 of 471	29.9%	★★☆☆☆

Male

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Washington percentile	Rating
2024	56.6	182 of 466	60.9%	★★★☆☆

White

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Washington percentile	Rating
2024	33.5	330 of 486	32.1%	★★☆☆☆
2023	39.4	290 of 488	40.6%	★★☆☆☆

High school ranking

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All Students

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Washington percentile	Rating
2025	46.3	225 of 438	48.6%	★★☆☆☆
2024	62.3	142 of 437	67.5%	★★★☆☆
2023	44.9	244 of 442	44.8%	★★☆☆☆

Female

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Washington percentile	Rating
2025	46.4	178 of 350	49.1%	★★☆☆☆
2024	58.6	127 of 347	63.4%	★★★☆☆
2023	50.5	169 of 357	52.7%	★★★☆☆

Male

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Washington percentile	Rating
2025	57.5	143 of 359	60.2%	★★★☆☆
2024	70.0	92 of 362	74.6%	★★★★☆

White

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Washington percentile	Rating
2025	32.1	268 of 373	28.2%	★☆☆☆☆
2023	27.8	293 of 379	22.7%	★☆☆☆☆

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)

Middle school

Male (2024)61st percentile~ school

White (2024)32nd percentile-26 vs school

Female (2025)30th percentile-3 vs school

High school

Male (2025)60th percentile+12 vs school

Female (2025)49th percentile~ school

White (2025)28th percentile-20 vs school

By subject vs Washington (2024-2025) ?

English Language Arts49%-4 vs state

Science45%-4 vs state

Math30%-13 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
Wisdom Ridge Academy	Public, Virtual, Alternative	K-12	5645 S 11th St STE A101	Ridgefield	98642	Clark County	Ridgefield School District	No	No	Yes	No	(360) 295-8500	200	5	40.0	30.5%	148 (74.0%)	2 (1.0%)	30 (15.0%)	2 (1.0%)	1 (0.5%)	1 (0.5%)	16 (8.0%)								(n/a)		40.9	51.7	45.5						45.8	61.9	49.4						18.2	23.8	30.1											$12,558	$42	$12,516
La Center Academy	Public, Alternative	K-12	725 NE Highland Rd	La Center	98629	Clark County	La Center School District	No	No	No	No	(360) 263-2131	38	1	54.2	34.2%	32 (84.2%)	0 (0.0%)	4 (10.5%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (2.6%)	1 (2.6%)								(n/a)												55.6								35.3											$12,121	$35	$12,086
CAM Academy	Public, Alternative	3-12	715 NW Onsdorff Blvd.	Battle Ground	98604	Clark County	Battle Ground School District	No	No	No	No	(360) 885-6804	510	19	27.2	33.5%	447 (87.6%)	3 (0.6%)	32 (6.3%)	14 (2.7%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.2%)	13 (2.5%)								(n/a)	79.6	56.7	89.4	73.9	57.5	73.5	83.3	82.8	86.0	68.3	88.6	77.2	51.1	71.4	70.4	81.0	73.7	60.0	59.1	67.2											$13,660	$344	$13,316
Lewis River Academy	Public, Virtual, Alternative	K-12	800 Third Street	Woodland	98674	Cowlitz County	Woodland School District	No	No	Yes	No	(360) 841-2706	43	2	24.0	30.2%	33 (76.7%)	0 (0.0%)	8 (18.6%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (4.7%)								(n/a)		44.4		50.0					45.5			46.0					36.4			32.4											$14,615	$275	$14,340
Battle Ground Virtual Academy	Public, Virtual, Alternative	K-12	610C SW Eaton Blvd.	Battle Ground	98604	Clark County	Battle Ground School District	No	(n/a)	Yes	(n/a)	(360) 334-8250	357	15	23.1	42.9%	277 (77.6%)	0 (0.0%)	39 (10.9%)	12 (3.4%)	3 (0.8%)	2 (0.6%)	23 (6.4%)								(n/a)	50.0	32.4	35.4	35.8				33.3	59.1	36.1	51.0	42.6					40.9	25.0	8.2	20.6											$13,338	$356	$12,982
Homelink River	Public, Alternative	K-12	610a SW Eaton Blvd.	Battle Ground	98604	Clark County	Battle Ground School District	No	No	No	No	(360) 334-8200	901	41	21.9	34.9%	731 (81.1%)	10 (1.1%)	79 (8.8%)	20 (2.2%)	4 (0.4%)	3 (0.3%)	51 (5.7%)								(n/a)	55.7	52.6	57.1	55.0	51.9	56.7	57.1	57.8	49.2	57.0	77.1	58.2	47.1	50.0	39.7	34.4	45.9	41.0	32.8	41.4	61.2	61.2	62.7	62.7	62.7	61.2	68.7	61.2	61.2	61.2	$14,932	$352	$14,579
Preschool Infant Other	Public, Alternative	PK, KG-12	11104 NE 149th St	Brush Prairie	98606	Clark County	Battle Ground School District	No	No	No	No	(360) 885-5318	0	0			0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()								(n/a)																															$5,149	$379	$4,771
Vancouver Success Academy	Public, Alternative	K-12	2901 Falk Rd	Vancouver	98661	Clark County	Vancouver School District	No	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(360) 313-1334	75	5	15.0	77.3%	16 (21.3%)	5 (6.7%)	17 (22.7%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (1.3%)	30 (40.0%)	6 (8.0%)								(n/a)																															$23,988	$476	$23,512
Jim Tangeman Center	Public, Magnet, Alternative	K-12	3200 E 18th Street	Vancouver	98661	Clark County	Vancouver School District	No	Yes	No	Yes	(360) 313-1800	72	9	7.9	68.1%	38 (52.8%)	9 (12.5%)	12 (16.7%)	1 (1.4%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	12 (16.7%)								(n/a)																															$61,703	$762	$60,942
Clark County Juvenile Detention School	Public, Alternative	3-12	500 West 11th St	Vancouver	98660	Clark County	Educational Service District 112	No	No	No	No	(360) 397-2201	15	0			6 (40.0%)	2 (13.3%)	4 (26.7%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (20.0%)								(n/a)

Frequently Asked Questions about Wisdom Ridge Academy

What is the racial makeup of Wisdom Ridge Academy?

Students at Wisdom Ridge Academy are 74% White, 15% Hispanic, 8% Two or more races.

Is Wisdom Ridge Academy a good school?

Wisdom Ridge Academy ranks 360^th of 534 Washington alternative schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

What district is Wisdom Ridge Academy in?

Ridgefield School District

How many students attend Wisdom Ridge Academy?

In the 2024-25 school year, 200 students attended Wisdom Ridge Academy.

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