Serving 9 students in grades 9-12, Brewster Alternative School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Washington for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is <50% (which is lower than the Washington state average of 51%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is <50% (which is lower than the Washington state average of 61%).
The student:teacher ratio of 9:1 is lower than the Washington state level of 16:1.
Minority enrollment is 89% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Washington state average of 52% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- School Type: Alternative school
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 9 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 9:1
- Minority Enrollment: 89%
- Graduation Rate: ≤20% (Btm 50% in WA)
- Math Proficiency: <50%
- Reading Proficiency: <50%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Brewster Alternative School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Washington for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Community Size
School Overview
Brewster Alternative School's student population of 9 students has declined by 64% over five school years.
The teacher population of 1 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
9 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
1 teacher
School Rankings
The diversity score of Brewster Alternative School is 0.37, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.69. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(16-17)<50%
51%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(16-17)<50%
61%
Student : Teacher Ratio
9:1
16:1
American Indian
11%
1%
Asian
n/a
9%
Hispanic
78%
26%
Black
n/a
5%
White
11%
48%
Hawaiian
n/a
2%
Two or more races
n/a
9%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
≤20%
84%
Eligible for Free Lunch
67%
49%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
<50% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 51% WA state average), while <50% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 61% WA state average).
What is the graduation rate of Brewster Alternative School?
The graduation rate of Brewster Alternative School is 20%, which is lower than the Washington state average of 84%.
How many students attend Brewster Alternative School?
9 students attend Brewster Alternative School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
78% of Brewster Alternative School students are Hispanic, 11% of students are American Indian, and 11% of students are White.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Brewster Alternative School?
Brewster Alternative School has a student ration of 9:1, which is lower than the Washington state average of 16:1.
What grades does Brewster Alternative School offer ?
Brewster Alternative School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Brewster Alternative School part of?
Brewster Alternative School is part of Brewster School District.
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