Summary:
Zip code 99118 in Curlew, Washington, is served by two public schools within the Curlew School District, enrolling a total of 292 students from pre-kindergarten through 12th grade.
The Curlew Elementary & High School is a comprehensive PK-12 alternative school with an 85% graduation rate that matches the district average and exceeds the state. While its overall test scores are below state averages, it shows notable strengths in 10th-grade English and 5th-grade science. In contrast, Ferry County Open Doors - Youth Reengagement is a much smaller high school with a 21.4% graduation rate and a 45.2% dropout rate, suggesting it serves students needing specialized reengagement support.
These schools operate with very different resources, as Curlew Elementary & High School spends over $25,000 per student compared to about $8,000 at Ferry County Open Doors. The district shows pockets of academic strength but faces a significant challenge with student retention, as both schools have reported very high dropout rates in recent years, indicating a need for focused support systems for at-risk youth.
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