Summary:
Zip code 98952 contains one high school, White Swan High School, serving grades 9-12 in the rural community of White Swan, Washington, within the Mount Adams School District.
This school presents a complex picture for parents. On one hand, it offers significant resources, with one of the highest per-student spending rates in the state and an exceptionally low student-teacher ratio, which typically allows for more individualized attention. The school's graduation rate is also commendable and slightly above the state average. However, these strengths contrast sharply with its consistent academic performance, which has ranked in the bottom 1-2% of all Washington high schools for several years, with proficiency rates on state tests in English and Science significantly below state averages.
The school serves a student population where nearly every student qualifies for free or reduced-price lunch, indicating significant economic challenges that can impact learning. The disconnect between high resource investment, a solid graduation rate, and low standardized test scores suggests that while the school is successful in keeping students enrolled, there are profound academic hurdles to overcome. For parents, this means a school environment with ample resources and small classes but one that is still struggling to help students meet state academic benchmarks, reflecting broader challenges within the Mount Adams School District, which is ranked last in the state.
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