- Enrollment
- 853
- Students per teacher
- 17.8:1
- Resource Index
- 28/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Wapato, WA
Pace Alternative High School
Federal NCES profile for Pace Alternative High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 38/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 530948001611
👥 S:T ratio 41
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 82
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Pace Alternative High School earns 38/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 70% of Washington schools.
- #3 of 7
- public schools in Wapato · Resource Index
- 38
- Resource Index · Typical
- 14.7:1
- small classes for Washington
- 94.2%
- free-lunch eligible
Pace Alternative High School has class sizes smaller than 70% of Washington schools. Computed live against every Washington school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Pace Alternative High School ranks #3 of 7 public schools in Wapato, WA.
School address
District: Wapato School District · Washington
NCES ID 530948001611 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-6 students YoY
Pace Alternative High School shrank from 86 students in 2022-23 to 80 in 2023-24 (-7.0%).
Teacher FTE added 6.8 → 7.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-6 students YoY 530948001611 · Wapato, WA High · SMALL · TRAD
88 enr · 14.7:1 · 94.2% lunch · RII 38
Nearest enrollment peer: Wapato High School (853 students)
Pace Alternative High School shrank from 86 students in 2022-23 to 80 in 2023-24 (-7.0%). Teacher FTE added 6.8 → 7.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Washington schools → · Find another →
Pace Alternative High School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Wapato High Sc
Wapato High School
853 students
- Wapato Middle
Wapato Middle School
737 students
- Camas Elementa
Camas Elementary
452 students
- Adams Elementa
Adams Elementary
394 students
- Simcoe Element 329
Simcoe Elementary School
329 students
- This school 88
Pace Alternative High School
88 students
What this shows Pace Alternative High School reports 88 students on the CCD universe file.
How Pace Alternative High School compares
Pace Alternative High School is a shrinking campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Washington and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Washington | Washington avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 14.7:1 | ▼ 16% | 17.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 94.2% | ▲ 109% | 45.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 88 | top 84% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.7:1
Leaner classes than 50% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
88
Bigger than 9% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
94.2%
free-lunch eligible
- 109% above the Washington average of 45.0%
Well above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold, among the highest-need profiles in the state; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
14.7:1
students per teacher
- 16% below state mean
Top 30% in Washington - lower ratio than 70% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
65.9%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$19,515
per pupil, district-wide
- below Washington avg of $20,912
Somewhat above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 88 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
15
in-school suspensions + 4 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 17.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 21.6 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 1 expulsion.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 62.8%
American Indian / Alaska Native 31.4%
White 2.3%
African American 1.2%
Asian 1.2%
Two or More 1.2%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 62.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 50.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 50.6, Pace Alternative High School is less mixed than the Washington school average of 53.3.
Programs
AP courses offered 1
District finance for Wapato School District reports $19,515 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Pace Alternative High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wapato High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Wapato Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Camas Elementary | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Adams Elementary | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Simcoe Elementary School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Pace Alternative High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 737
- Students per teacher
- 16.8:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
- Enrollment
- 452
- Students per teacher
- 14.1:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
- Enrollment
- 394
- Students per teacher
- 15.8:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
- Enrollment
- 329
- Students per teacher
- 12.7:1
- Resource Index
- 29/100
Similar high schools in Wapato
2 comparable high schools (grades 9-12) serving the same city.
Nationwide high schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~88 students)
Frequently asked questions about Pace Alternative High School
How many students attend Pace Alternative High School?
Pace Alternative High School has 88 students enrolled. It is a high school in Wapato, WA. CCD year-over-year: 86 (2022-23) → 80 (2023-24), down 6.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Pace Alternative High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Pace Alternative High School is 14.7:1, which is 16% lower than the Washington average of 17.6:1 and 6% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Pace Alternative High School?
94.2% of students at Pace Alternative High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Washington average of 45.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Pace Alternative High School?
The largest demographic group at Pace Alternative High School is Hispanic or Latino at 62.8% of enrollment, in Wapato, WA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 50.6/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Pace Alternative High School?
Pace Alternative High School has a Resource Investment Index of 38/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Pace Alternative High School rank among public schools in Wapato?
By Resource Investment Index, Pace Alternative High School ranks #3 of 7 public schools in Wapato, WA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Wapato on the city page.
What other schools are in Wapato School District?
Besides Pace Alternative High School, Wapato School District also operates Wapato High School (853 students), Wapato Middle School (737 students), and Camas Elementary (452 students). See the Wapato School District district page for the complete list.