Summary:
Zip code 98841 has three high schools serving grades 9–12: Washington Virtual Academy Omak High School, Omak High School, and Okanogan Alternative High School. Together, they enroll about 2,297 students, but they are very different in size and educational model. The area includes two schools in the Omak School District and one in the Okanogan School District.
Washington Virtual Academy Omak High School is the strongest overall based on the available measures. It ranks in the 38th percentile statewide, compared with the 11th percentile for Omak High School. Its 82.3% graduation rate is close to the statewide rate, and its English language arts and science results are also near state levels. Its main weakness is math, where 16.2% of students were proficient, compared with 43.11% statewide. Omak High School has a similar graduation rate of 80.5% and a lower student-teacher ratio, but its math proficiency was just 3.96%, science proficiency was 29.03%, and its ranking has declined substantially in recent years. Its dropout rate was also above the state average.
Okanogan Alternative High School is much smaller, with only 14 students, so its results can change significantly based on a few students. Its 19% graduation rate and 42.8% dropout rate are serious warning signs, but its math and science results are suppressed and cannot be interpreted as zero or poor performance. For families comparing options, Washington Virtual Academy Omak High School offers the strongest overall academic profile, while Omak High School may appeal to families seeking a traditional setting and smaller student-teacher ratio. Math support is an important consideration at both schools.
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