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Valley Academy of Learning K-8

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Valley Academy of Learning K-8 ranks 340 th of 1138 Washington alternative schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

Public, Alternative Grades K-10

340^th

SchoolDigger Rank ?

of 1,138 Washington Alternative Schools

Better than 70% of Washington alternative schools

Summary

Valley Academy of Learning K-8 is a small alternative school in Wenatchee, Washington, serving 188 students and identified as serving grades K–8, although one enrollment record lists grades K–10, so families should confirm the current grade span with the school. The school is part of the Wenatchee School District and is located at 600 Alaska Street. Its reported student-teacher ratio was 18.0 in 2024–25, and per-student spending was $13,843 in 2023–24.

Academically, the school performed considerably better than the district average in all three reported subjects in 2025–26. Proficiency was 63.57% in English language arts, 41.41% in math, and 68.09% in science. Science is the clearest strength: the school exceeded the district by 26.38 percentage points, with strong results in both 5th and 8th grade. ELA was also well above district and state rates. Math was 10.72 points above the district, though slightly below the state average, and 6th-grade math was the main weaker area. Results have improved over the four years shown in all three subjects, despite some year-to-year fluctuation. ELA results for 7th and 8th grade were suppressed by the state and should be considered unavailable rather than low.

The school’s improved staffing ratio and stronger academic results make it stand out within its district context, though small enrollment can cause noticeable changes in yearly percentages. Nearby programs are not direct comparisons because they serve different populations: the Special Education School is a specialized setting, the Chelan County Juvenile Detention Center serves only 12 students, and Valley Online Academy uses an online model. Overall, the available data show a relatively high-performing alternative school, particularly in science and ELA, with math consistency—especially in 6th grade—as the main area to monitor.

188

Students ?

18.0

Student/teacher ratio ?

$13,843

Per pupil spending ?

27.7%

Free/reduced lunch eligible (2024-25) ?

600 Alaska St
Wenatchee, WA 98801

(509) 662-6417

District: Wenatchee School District

Racial breakdown:

White:

72.9%

Two or more races:

14.4%

Hispanic:

10.6%

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At a glance

▬ Ranking trend: Holding steady — 66th percentile in 2022 → 65th in 2026

Strengths

✓Test scores above the Washington average (55% vs 48% meeting standards)

✓Above the Washington median (70th percentile)

Worth a look

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

Students meeting standards (2025-2026) ?

This school55%

District avg39%

Washington avg48%

Elementary school

340^th of 1,138

Washington public elementary schools ?

Top 30%▼ down 12 pts since 2021

From top 18% (2021) to top 30% (2026)

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★★★★★

SchoolDigger rating ?

Middle school

179^th of 514

Washington public middle schools ?

Top 35%▼ down 24 pts since 2021

From top 11% (2021) to top 35% (2026)

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★★★★★

SchoolDigger rating ?

133^rd of 238Wenatchee 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)

Elementary school ranking

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All Students

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Washington percentile	Rating
2026	67.2	340 of 1138	70.1%	★★★★☆
2025	74.1	272 of 1160	76.6%	★★★★☆
2024	67.6	346 of 1168	70.4%	★★★★☆
2023	38.6	711 of 1169	39.2%	★★☆☆☆
2022	62.6	401 of 1169	65.7%	★★★☆☆
2021	80.7	195 of 1107	82.4%	★★★★☆

Female

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Washington percentile	Rating
2026	65.1	324 of 1020	68.2%	★★★☆☆
2025	47.7	550 of 1092	49.6%	★★☆☆☆
2024	76.7	228 of 1093	79.1%	★★★★☆
2023	62.2	386 of 1094	64.7%	★★★☆☆
2022	65.3	345 of 1100	68.6%	★★★☆☆

Male

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Washington percentile	Rating
2026	39.6	663 of 1059	37.4%	★★☆☆☆
2025	77.3	213 of 1098	80.6%	★★★★☆
2024	64.0	372 of 1099	66.2%	★★★☆☆
2022	74.4	273 of 1113	75.5%	★★★★☆
2021	88.0	123 of 1025	88.0%	★★★★☆

White

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Washington percentile	Rating
2026	41.0	563 of 901	37.5%	★★☆☆☆
2025	71.8	263 of 1007	73.9%	★★★★☆
2024	62.4	367 of 1009	63.6%	★★★☆☆
2023	31.0	743 of 1011	26.5%	★☆☆☆☆
2022	57.5	416 of 1031	59.7%	★★★☆☆
2021	69.3	280 of 943	70.3%	★★★★☆

Middle school ranking

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All Students

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Washington percentile	Rating
2026	59.6	179 of 514	65.2%	★★★☆☆
2025	63.5	172 of 534	67.8%	★★★☆☆
2024	69.4	138 of 535	74.2%	★★★★☆
2023	66.7	155 of 539	71.2%	★★★★☆
2022	71.2	131 of 541	75.8%	★★★★☆
2021	87.6	57 of 529	89.2%	★★★★☆

Female

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Washington percentile	Rating
2025	59.5	170 of 471	63.9%	★★★☆☆
2024	74.7	99 of 464	78.7%	★★★★☆

Male

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Washington percentile	Rating
2026	55.0	184 of 454	59.5%	★★★☆☆
2022	98.1	8 of 480	98.3%	★★★★★
2021	91.6	39 of 476	91.8%	★★★★★

White

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Washington percentile	Rating
2026	44.2	243 of 453	46.4%	★★☆☆☆
2025	55.2	198 of 488	59.4%	★★★☆☆
2024	64.0	151 of 486	68.9%	★★★☆☆
2023	82.6	66 of 488	86.5%	★★★★☆
2022	73.4	106 of 488	78.3%	★★★★☆
2021	76.7	87 of 480	81.9%	★★★★☆

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

Female (2026)68th percentile~ school

White (2026)38th percentile-33 vs school

Male (2026)37th percentile-33 vs school

Middle school

Female (2025)64th percentile-4 vs school

Male (2026)59th percentile-6 vs school

White (2026)46th percentile-19 vs school

By subject vs Washington (2025-2026) ?

Science68%+17 vs state

English Language Arts64%+11 vs state

Math41%~ state avg

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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/reduced lunch (2024-25)	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 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 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 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
Valley Academy of Learning K-8	Public, Alternative	K-10	600 Alaska St	Wenatchee	98801	Chelan County	Wenatchee School District	No	No	No	No	(509) 662-6417	188	10	18.0	27.7%	137 (72.9%)	0 (0.0%)	20 (10.6%)	3 (1.6%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.5%)	27 (14.4%)								(n/a)	69.0	66.7	68.1	46.2	58.3	62.5	50.0			63.6	53.9	54.2	34.4	21.1	40.9	50.0	41.4	33.3	40.0	60.0	60.0	60.0	53.3	53.3	40.0	53.3	53.3	$13,843	$712	$13,131
Valley Online Academy	Public, Virtual, Alternative	K-12	600 Alaska St	Wenatchee	98801	Chelan County	Wenatchee School District	No	No	Yes	No	(509) 662-6417	23	0	287.5	69.6%	11 (47.8%)	0 (0.0%)	9 (39.1%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (13.0%)								(n/a)																												$3,729	$314	$3,415
Special Education School	Public, Alternative	PK, KG-9	112 So. Elliott Street	Wenatchee	98801	Chelan County	Wenatchee School District	No	No	No	No	(509) 663-7117	158	7	23.7	49.4%	69 (43.7%)	0 (0.0%)	84 (53.2%)	2 (1.3%)	3 (1.9%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)								(n/a)																												$28,303	$1,297	$27,007
Chelan County Juvenile Detention Center	Public, Alternative	3-12	316 Washington St	Wenatchee	98801	Chelan County	Wenatchee School District	No	No	No	No	(509) 664-5552	12	1	12.0	33.3%	2 (16.7%)	0 (0.0%)	9 (75.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (8.3%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)								(n/a)																												$24,633	$432	$24,202

Frequently Asked Questions about Valley Academy of Learning K-8

Is Valley Academy of Learning K-8 a good school?

Valley Academy of Learning K-8 ranks 340^th of 1138 Washington alternative schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

How many students attend Valley Academy of Learning K-8?

In the 2024-25 school year, 188 students attended Valley Academy of Learning K-8.

What is the racial makeup of Valley Academy of Learning K-8?

Students at Valley Academy of Learning K-8 are 73% White, 14% Two or more races, 11% Hispanic, 2% Asian.

What district is Valley Academy of Learning K-8 in?

Wenatchee School District

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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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