Enrollment
96
Washington · 2024-25 NCES data
High school (grades 9-12) · Woodland, WA
Woodland Alternative School
Federal NCES profile for Woodland Alternative School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 27/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 531005002713
👥 S:T ratio 0
📚 AP courses 10
🌟 Gifted program 70
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Woodland Alternative School earns 27/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 96% of Washington schools.
- #5 of 6
- public schools in Woodland · Resource Index
- 27
- Resource Index · Lower
- 32:1
- large classes for Washington
- 33.6%
- free-lunch eligible
Woodland Alternative School has class sizes larger than 96% of Washington schools. Computed live against every Washington school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Woodland Alternative School ranks #5 of 6 public schools in Woodland, WA.
School address
District: Woodland School District · Washington
NCES ID 531005002713 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
3.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
32:1
vs 17.6:1 Washington avg
+82% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
33.6%
vs 45.0% Washington avg
-25% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Woodland Alternative School compares with Washington and U.S. medians
What stands out at Woodland Alternative School
Woodland Alternative School is a mid-sized high school in Woodland, Washington, enrolling 96 students.
Class loads run heavy: 32:1 is larger than about 96% of Washington schools and 82% above the 17.6:1 state mean, so each teacher carries more students than is typical.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 33.6% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 96 puts it in the smaller third of Washington schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 2,394 scored Washington schools.
Among 72 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Washington schools statewide, it ranks #54, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by White (76%) and Hispanic or Latino (20%) (diversity index 38/100).
No Advanced Placement courses are reported for this campus in the federal data.
The federal civil-rights collection also records 1 expulsion at this campus for 2021-22.
Among Woodland's high schools, it stands alongside Woodland High School (667 students): Woodland Alternative School is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (32:1 vs 20.8:1).
Woodland School District also operates Woodland Middle School (739 students) and Woodland High School (667 students) alongside Woodland Alternative School.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Woodland Alternative School compares
Woodland Alternative School on the metrics families compare, against Washington and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Washington | Washington avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 32:1 | ▲ 82% | 17.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 33.6% | ▼ 25% | 45.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 96 | top 83% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
32:1
Leaner classes than 1% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
96
Bigger than 10% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
33.6%
free-lunch eligible
- 25% below the Washington average of 45.0%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
32:1
students per teacher
- 82% above state mean
Top 96% in Washington - lower ratio than 4% of state schools
Well above 20:1, one of the more stretched staffing loads nationally relative to enrollment.
Funding equity
$17,701
per pupil, district-wide
- below Washington avg of $19,487
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
4
in-school suspensions + 9 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 4.2 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 13.5 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 1 expulsion.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
Student demographics
White 76.0%
Hispanic or Latino 19.8%
Two or More 3.1%
American Indian / Alaska Native 1.0%
Largest group: White at 76.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 38.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 38.2, Woodland Alternative School is less mixed than the Washington school average of 53.3.
Programs
AP program Not offered
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Woodland School District, which includes Woodland Alternative School.
$17,701
Per student
-9%
vs Washington
Avg $19,487
+7%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 22.8%
State 66.7%
Federal 10.5%
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.
How Woodland Alternative School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Woodland Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Woodland High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| North Fork Elementary School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Columbia Elementary School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Yale Elementary | Smaller | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Woodland Alternative School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 739
- Students per teacher
- 18.9:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
- Enrollment
- 667
- Students per teacher
- 20.8:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
- Enrollment
- 473
- Students per teacher
- 15.8:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
- Enrollment
- 365
- Students per teacher
- 11.8:1
- Resource Index
- 60/100
- Enrollment
- 46
- Students per teacher
- 15.3:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
Similar high schools in Woodland
1 comparable high schools (grades 9-12) serving the same city.
Similar high schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Washington, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~96 students)
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Frequently asked questions about Woodland Alternative School
How many students attend Woodland Alternative School?
Woodland Alternative School has 96 students enrolled. It is a high school in Woodland, WA.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Woodland Alternative School?
The student-teacher ratio at Woodland Alternative School is 32:1, which is 82% higher than the Washington average of 17.6:1 and 104% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Woodland Alternative School?
33.6% of students at Woodland Alternative School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Washington average of 45.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Woodland Alternative School?
The largest demographic group at Woodland Alternative School is White at 76.0% of enrollment, in Woodland, WA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Woodland Alternative School?
Woodland Alternative School has a Resource Investment Index of 27/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Woodland Alternative School rank among public schools in Woodland?
By Resource Investment Index, Woodland Alternative School ranks #5 of 6 public schools in Woodland, 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 Woodland on the city page.
Is Woodland Alternative School a good school?
Woodland Alternative School earns 27/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 96% of Washington schools. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
What other schools are in Woodland School District?
Besides Woodland Alternative School, Woodland School District also operates Woodland Middle School (739 students), Woodland High School (667 students), and North Fork Elementary School (473 students). See the Woodland School District district page for the complete list.
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