- Enrollment
- 750
- Students per teacher
- 17.9:1
- Resource Index
- 57/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Mattawa, WA
Sentinel Tech Alt School
Federal NCES profile for Sentinel Tech Alt School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 39/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 530936002787
👥 S:T ratio 0
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 86
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Sentinel Tech Alt School earns 39/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 98% of Washington schools. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most Washington schools.
- #6 of 8
- public schools in Mattawa · Resource Index
- 39
- Resource Index · Typical
- 36:1
- large classes for Washington
- 91.9%
- free-lunch eligible
Sentinel Tech Alt School has class sizes larger than 98% of Washington schools. Computed live against every Washington school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Sentinel Tech Alt School ranks #6 of 8 public schools in Mattawa, WA.
School address
District: Wahluke School District · Washington
NCES ID 530936002787 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-3 students YoY
Sentinel Tech Alt School shrank from 37 students in 2022-23 to 34 in 2023-24 (-8.1%).
Teacher FTE held 1.0 → 1.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-3 students YoY 530936002787 · Mattawa, WA High · SMALL · TRAD
36 enr · 36:1 · 91.9% lunch · RII 39
Nearest enrollment peer: Wahluke High School (750 students)
Sentinel Tech Alt School shrank from 37 students in 2022-23 to 34 in 2023-24 (-8.1%). Teacher FTE held 1.0 → 1.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Washington schools → · Find another →
Sentinel Tech Alt School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Wahluke High S
Wahluke High School
750 students
- Wahluke Junior
Wahluke Junior High
554 students
- Saddle Mountai
Saddle Mountain Elementary
470 students
- Morris Schott
Morris Schott Elementary
317 students
- Mattawa Elemen 199
Mattawa Elementary
199 students
- This school 36
Sentinel Tech Alt School
36 students
What this shows Sentinel Tech Alt School reports 36 students on the CCD universe file.
How Sentinel Tech Alt School compares
Sentinel Tech Alt 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 | 36:1 | ▲ 105% | 17.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 91.9% | ▲ 104% | 45.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 36 | top 91% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
36:1
Leaner classes than 1% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
36
Bigger than 4% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
91.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 104% 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
36:1
students per teacher
- 105% above state mean
Top 98% in Washington - lower ratio than 2% of state schools
Well above 20:1, one of the more stretched staffing loads nationally relative to enrollment.
Engagement
5.6%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 5-10% range, close to the pre-pandemic national baseline.
Funding equity
$19,002
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
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.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 97.2%
White 2.8%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 97.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 5.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 5.4, Sentinel Tech Alt School is less mixed than the Washington school average of 53.3.
Programs
AP program Not offered
District finance for Wahluke School District reports $19,002 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Sentinel Tech Alt School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wahluke High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Wahluke Junior High | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Saddle Mountain Elementary | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Morris Schott Elementary | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Mattawa Elementary | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Sentinel Tech Alt School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 554
- Students per teacher
- 16.8:1
- Resource Index
- 57/100
- Enrollment
- 470
- Students per teacher
- 15.2:1
- Resource Index
- 57/100
- Enrollment
- 317
- Students per teacher
- 19.8:1
- Resource Index
- 54/100
- Enrollment
- 199
- Students per teacher
- 8:1
- Resource Index
- 69/100
Similar high schools in Mattawa
1 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 (~36 students)
Frequently asked questions about Sentinel Tech Alt School
How many students attend Sentinel Tech Alt School?
Sentinel Tech Alt School has 36 students enrolled. It is a high school in Mattawa, WA. CCD year-over-year: 37 (2022-23) → 34 (2023-24), down 3.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Sentinel Tech Alt School?
The student-teacher ratio at Sentinel Tech Alt School is 36:1, which is 105% higher than the Washington average of 17.6:1 and 129% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Sentinel Tech Alt School?
91.9% of students at Sentinel Tech Alt School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Washington average of 45.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Sentinel Tech Alt School?
The largest demographic group at Sentinel Tech Alt School is Hispanic or Latino at 97.2% of enrollment, in Mattawa, WA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Sentinel Tech Alt School?
Sentinel Tech Alt School has a Resource Investment Index of 39/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Sentinel Tech Alt School rank among public schools in Mattawa?
By Resource Investment Index, Sentinel Tech Alt School ranks #6 of 8 public schools in Mattawa, 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 Mattawa on the city page.
What other schools are in Wahluke School District?
Besides Sentinel Tech Alt School, Wahluke School District also operates Wahluke High School (750 students), Wahluke Junior High (554 students), and Saddle Mountain Elementary (470 students). See the Wahluke School District district page for the complete list.