Serving 148 students in grades Kindergarten-12, Ellensburg Choice Schools ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Washington for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is ≤20% (which is lower than the Washington state average of 41%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 21-39% (which is lower than the Washington state average of 53%).
Minority enrollment is 31% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Washington state average of 53% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026)
- School Type: Alternative school
- Grades: Kindergarten-12
- Enrollment: 148 students
- Minority Enrollment: 31%
- Graduation Rate: 60-69% (Btm 50% in WA)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: ≤20% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 21-39% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 21-39% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Ellensburg Choice Schools ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Washington for:
Category
Attribute
Community Size
School Overview
Ellensburg Choice Schools's student population of 148 students has grown by 100% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
148 students
Total Classroom Teachers (22-23)
1 teacher
School Rankings
Ellensburg Choice Schools ranks within the bottom 50% of all 2,088 schools in Washington (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Ellensburg Choice Schools is 0.48, 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.
Overall Testing Rank
#1896 out of 2088 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤20%
41%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
21-39%
53%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
21-39%
49%
Student-Teacher Ratio
n/a
17:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
1%
9%
Hispanic
22%
27%
Black
1%
5%
White
69%
47%
Hawaiian
n/a
2%
Two or more races
6%
9%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
60-69%
84%
Eligible for Free Lunch
40%
39%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
9%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Ellensburg Choice Schools's ranking?
Ellensburg Choice Schools is ranked #1896 out of 2,088 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Washington.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≤20% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 41% WA state average), while 21-39% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 53% WA state average).
What is the graduation rate of Ellensburg Choice Schools?
The graduation rate of Ellensburg Choice Schools is 60-69%, which is lower than the Washington state average of 84%.
How many students attend Ellensburg Choice Schools?
148 students attend Ellensburg Choice Schools.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
69% of Ellensburg Choice Schools students are White, 22% of students are Hispanic, 6% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are American Indian, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Black.
What grades does Ellensburg Choice Schools offer ?
Ellensburg Choice Schools offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Ellensburg Choice Schools part of?
Ellensburg Choice Schools is part of Ellensburg School District.
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