West Auburn Senior High School

Summary:

West Auburn Senior High School is an alternative public school serving grades K-12 in the Auburn School District in Washington, with a total enrollment of approximately 00 students. The school serves a diverse student population, with a racial makeup of % White, % African American, % Hispanic, % Asian, % Native American, % Pacific Islander, and % two or more races.

While West Auburn Senior High School is part of a cluster of alternative schools in the Auburn/Puget Sound region, including Highline Home School Center, PSD Special Services, and others, it significantly underperforms the Auburn School District and the state of Washington in standardized test scores across all grade levels and subjects. For example, in 10th grade English Language Arts, only 27.69% of West Auburn Senior High School students were proficient or better, compared to 54.03% for the district and 66.2% for the state. The school also has a very high percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, suggesting it serves a high-need, low-income population.

The low test scores, high free/reduced lunch rates, and alternative school designation indicate that West Auburn Senior High School may be facing significant challenges in serving its student population. However, without more information about the school's statewide ranking history or specific student-teacher ratio, it is difficult to fully assess the factors contributing to its performance. Further investigation would be needed to understand the unique circumstances and needs of this school and the students it serves.

Detail:

Public, Alternative K-12

401 W Main St
Auburn, WA 98001

(253) 931-4990

District: Auburn School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
434^th of 437 Washington Alternative Schools

Student/teacher ratio: 15.8

Number of students: 395

Racial breakdown:

Hispanic:

33.9%

White:

29.4%

Two or more races:

12.7%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 65.8%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details West Auburn Senior High School ranks worse than 99.3% of high schools in Washington. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 3.73. (See more...)

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Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

West Auburn Senior High School:

SchoolDigger ranks West Auburn Senior High School 434^th of 437 Washington public high schools. (See West Auburn Senior High School in the ranking list.)

High School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:

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Female students:

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White students:

Auburn School District:

SchoolDigger ranks Auburn School District 166^th of 247 Washington school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for all students at West Auburn Senior High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	WA State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2024	3.73	434^th	437	0.7%

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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at West Auburn Senior High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	WA State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2024	2.19	356^th	356	0.0%

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Rank History for Female students at West Auburn Senior High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	WA State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2024	5.32	344^th	347	0.9%

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Rank History for Male students at West Auburn Senior High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	WA State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2024	0.86	362^nd	362	0.0%

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Rank History for White students at West Auburn Senior High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	WA State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2024	5.67	365^th	374	2.4%

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Data source: test scores: Washington Office of Superindentent of Public Instruction, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

Data source: Washington State Office of Superintendent of Public Instruction

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Not Specified	Total
2023	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0
2024	116	44	24	134	5	22	50	0	395

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at West Auburn Senior High School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2023	0	n/a	n/a	n/a
2024	395	25.0	15.8	65.8

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio West Auburn Senior High School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2023	0	n/a	n/a	n/a
2024	395	25.0	15.8	65.8

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking ()				Ranking ()				WCAS Science (2024)				SBAC English Language Arts (2024)								SBAC Math (2024)								% Completely Immunized (2024)	% Polio (2024)	% Measles (2024)	% Mumps (2024)	% Rubella (2024)	% Diphtheria (2024)	% Hepatitis B (2024)	% Varicella (2024)	% Pertussis (2024)	% Tetanus (2024)	Per Pupil Expenditures (2022)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score ()	Statewide Rank ()	State Percentile ()	SchoolDigger Rating ()	Average Standard Score ()	Statewide Rank ()	State Percentile ()	Rank Change from Previous Year	WCAS Science 5th Grade	WCAS Science 8th Grade	WCAS Science 11th Grade	WCAS Science All Grades	SBAC English Language Arts 3rd Grade	SBAC English Language Arts 4th Grade	SBAC English Language Arts 5th Grade	SBAC English Language Arts 6th Grade	SBAC English Language Arts 7th Grade	SBAC English Language Arts 8th Grade	SBAC English Language Arts 10th Grade	SBAC English Language Arts All Grades	SBAC Math 3rd Grade	SBAC Math 4th Grade	SBAC Math 5th Grade	SBAC Math 6th Grade	SBAC Math 7th Grade	SBAC Math 8th Grade	SBAC Math 10th Grade	SBAC Math All Grades	% Completely Immunized KG	% Polio KG	% Measles KG	% Mumps KG	% Rubella KG	% Diphtheria KG	% Hepatitis B KG	% Varicella KG	% Pertussis KG	% Tetanus KG	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
West Auburn Senior High School	Public, Alternative	K-12	401 W Main St	Auburn	98001	King County	Auburn School District	No	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(253) 931-4990	395	25	15.8	65.8%	116 (29.4%)	44 (11.1%)	134 (33.9%)	24 (6.1%)	5 (1.3%)	22 (5.6%)	50 (12.7%)								(n/a)			18.4	21.0	62.5					50.0	27.7	31.3								9.8
Special Educational School	Public, Alternative	PK, KG-12	502 4th St NE	Auburn	98002	King County	Auburn School District	No	No	No	No	(253) 931-4927	29	4	7.2	27.6%	11 (37.9%)	4 (13.8%)	7 (24.1%)	3 (10.3%)	1 (3.4%)	1 (3.4%)	2 (6.9%)								(n/a)																															$2,316,217	$346,475	$1,969,742
Internet Academy	Public, Virtual, Alternative	PK, KG-12	31455 28th Ave S	Federal Way	98003	King County	Federal Way School District	No	No	Yes	No	(253) 945-2230	391	21	18.3	54.7%	132 (33.8%)	63 (16.1%)	81 (20.7%)	42 (10.7%)	7 (1.8%)	12 (3.1%)	50 (12.8%)								(n/a)		27.8	64.3	44.7	23.1	66.7		39.1	44.4	33.3	65.7	47.3	23.1			22.7	18.5	26.3	15.6	22.7	90.9	90.9	90.9	90.9	90.9	90.9	90.9	90.9	90.9	90.9	$16,983	$5,459	$11,524
Support School	Public, Alternative	PK, KG-12	33330 8th Ave S	Federal Way	98003	King County	Federal Way School District	No	No	No	No	(253) 945-2000	61	0		50.8%	20 (32.8%)	12 (19.7%)	17 (27.9%)	5 (8.2%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	7 (11.5%)								(n/a)																															$8,175	$1,294	$6,881
Dynamic Family Services	Public, Alternative	PK, KG-12	10811 SE Kent Kanlgey Rd	Kent	98030	King County	Federal Way School District	No	No	No	No	(253) 945-2000	0	0			0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()								(n/a)
Muckleshoot Tribal School	Public, Alternative	K-12	15209 SE 376th St	Auburn	98092	King County	Muckleshoot Tribal School	(n/a)	No	No	Yes	(253) 931-6709	534	71	7.5	99.4%	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	534 (100.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)								(n/a)
Kent Laboratory Academy	Public, Virtual, Alternative	3-12	10515 SE 208th St	Kent	98031	King County	Kent School District	No	No	Yes	No	(253) 373-7488	327	20	16.2	45.0%	88 (26.9%)	56 (17.1%)	47 (14.4%)	100 (30.6%)	1 (0.3%)	7 (2.1%)	27 (8.3%)								(n/a)	64.0	52.1	53.1	55.2	52.2	48.0	56.0	65.4	57.1	68.8	76.0	61.1	56.5	52.0	44.0	53.9	44.9	52.1	24.0	47.1											$23,616	$879	$22,737
Columbia Junior High School	Public, Alternative	8-9	2901 54th Avenue E	Tacoma	98424	Pierce County	Fife School District	No	No	No	No	(253) 517-1600	602	30	20.2	52.7%	231 (38.4%)	45 (7.5%)	133 (22.1%)	54 (9.0%)	3 (0.5%)	43 (7.1%)	78 (13.0%)								(n/a)		27.1		27.1						43.1		43.1						21.7		21.7											$15,593	$1,078	$14,515
PSD Special Services	Public, Alternative	PK, KG-12	Puyallup School District Speci	Puyallup	98371	Pierce County	Puyallup School District	No	No	No	No	(253) 841-8700	75	4	17.8	45.3%	26 (34.7%)	6 (8.0%)	24 (32.0%)	3 (4.0%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (2.7%)	14 (18.7%)								(n/a)																															$6,442,418	$924,291	$5,518,129
Chief Leschi School	Public, Alternative	K-12	5625 52nd Street East	Puyallup	98371	Pierce County	Chief Leschi School	(n/a)	No	No	Yes	(253) 445-6000	648	91	7.1	99.5%	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	648 (100.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)								(n/a)

Frequently Asked Questions about West Auburn Senior High School

Is West Auburn Senior High School a good school?

West Auburn Senior High School ranks in the bottom 0.7% of Washington alternative schools.

How many students attend West Auburn Senior High School?

In the 2023-24 school year, 395 students attended West Auburn Senior High School.

What is the racial makeup of West Auburn Senior High School?

Students at West Auburn Senior High School are 34% Hispanic, 29% White, 13% Two or more races, 11% African American, 6% Asian, 6% Pacific Islander, 1% American Indian.

What district is West Auburn Senior High School in?

Auburn School District

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