Enrollment
14
Washington · 2024-25 NCES data
2024-25 NCES data High school (grades 9-12) NCES 530615002991
Okanogan Alternative High School — Okanogan, WA
Federal NCES profile for Okanogan Alternative High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators — Resource Investment Index 41/100.
📚 AP courses 10
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 82
How this works: Each indicator above is scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC data, then averaged into the Resource Investment Index. This measures resource allocation — staffing, programs, and support services — not standardized test scores or academic outcomes. Full methodology →
School address
District: Okanogan School District · Washington
Public location data per NCES (National Center for Education Statistics) Common Core of Data. Verify the school's current address on the NCES CCD record.
Free-lunch eligible
94.7%
vs 45.0% Washington avg
+110% vs state
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What this school's NCES data tells you
Okanogan Alternative High School reports 14 enrolled students to the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES).
Title I and federal lunch eligibility offer another window into the student body: 94.7% of pupils qualify for free meals, a proxy for household income that federal programs use to direct funding. The free-lunch share is 110% above the Washington average and 83% above the national baseline. Chronic absenteeism — missing 10% or more of school days — stands at 7.1% according to the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
On the finance side, the surrounding Okanogan School District spends $20,091 per pupil district-wide, below the Washington average of $23,175 and above the national average of $19,490. Revenue comes 11.3% from local sources (property taxes), 67.1% from the state, and 21.6% from federal programs per the NCES F-33 finance survey. Taken together, these measurements produce a Resource Investment Index of 41/100 (D), calculated from 3 distinct NCES and CRDC indicators measuring resource allocation rather than academic outcomes.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Okanogan Alternative High School compares
Cross-validating school-level NCES values against Washington state and U.S. national means lets readers see whether this school is an outlier or in line with peers.
| Metric | This school | vs Washington | Washington avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Free-lunch eligible | 94.7% | ▲ 110% | 45.0% | 51.8% |
| Enrollment | 14 | top 5% | — | — |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
What the federal data reveals about equity at this school
Federal measurements — not ratings — surface the resource and opportunity picture. Below are the indicators that researchers, civil-rights monitors, and funding formulas use to assess equity.
Economic need
94.7%
free-lunch eligible
— 110% above the Washington average of 45.0%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold — federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Engagement
7.1%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
Below 10% — strong attendance relative to the post-pandemic national landscape.
Funding equity
$20,091
per pupil, district-wide
— below Washington avg of $23,175
Above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Overview
Enrollment 14 Top 5% in Washington — larger than 95% of 2,465 state schools
Teachers (FTE) —
Students per teacher —
Free-lunch eligible 94.7% +110% vs state
NCES ID 530615002991
Student demographics
White 35.7%
American Indian / Alaska Native 28.6%
Hispanic or Latino 21.4%
Two or More 14.3%
Largest group: White at 35.7% of enrollment.
Programs & staff
AP program Not offered
Counselors (FTE) 0.0
Discipline & special education
Chronically absent 7.1%
In-school suspensions 0
Out-of-school suspensions 0
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Okanogan School District, which includes Okanogan Alternative High School.
$20,091
Per student
-13%
vs Washington
Avg $23,175
+3%
vs U.S.
Avg $19,490
Revenue mix
Local 11.3%
State 67.1%
Federal 21.6%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
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Chronic absenteeism
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School discipline data
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Frequently asked questions about Okanogan Alternative High School
How many students attend Okanogan Alternative High School?
Okanogan Alternative High School has 14 students enrolled. It is a high school in Okanogan, WA.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Okanogan Alternative High School?
94.7% of students at Okanogan Alternative High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Washington average of 45.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Okanogan Alternative High School?
The largest demographic group at Okanogan Alternative High School is White at 35.7%. The school serves a diverse student body in Okanogan, WA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Okanogan Alternative High School?
Okanogan Alternative High School has a Resource Investment Index of 41/100 (D) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, attendance rates. This index measures federal resource allocation — staffing levels, program availability, and support services — not standardized test scores or academic outcomes.