MEDICAL LAKE ALTERNATIVE HIGH SCHOOL

Medical Lake Alternative High School is a Title I public high school that is part of the Medical Lake School District school district, located in Medical Lake, WA with about 26 students offering grade levels from 9th Grade to 12th Grade. A Title I school provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families. Its purpose is to provide all children significant opportunity to receive a fair, equitable, and high-quality education. With about 3 teachers, Medical Lake Alternative High School has a student/teacher ratio of about 8:1. The national average for public schools is about 15:1. A lower student/teacher ratio is a key factor that determines how much a teacher can devote his/her time to each individual student thus improving, or reducing (in the event of a higher student/teacher ratio) the attention each student is given for their educational needs.

Medical Lake Alternative High School, located in Medical Lake, Washington, serves as a specialized educational setting within the Medical Lake School District. Designed to support students who may benefit from a non-traditional learning environment, the school focuses on providing personalized academic pathways to help students meet graduation requirements, recover credits, and prepare for post-secondary success. By offering a smaller classroom setting, the school emphasizes a more individualized approach to instruction, allowing educators to build stronger relationships with students and address specific academic or social-emotional needs.

The school is committed to fostering an inclusive atmosphere that encourages student growth, responsibility, and academic persistence. By utilizing flexible scheduling and a targeted curriculum, Medical Lake Alternative High School strives to remove barriers to education, ensuring that all enrolled students have the necessary tools and support systems to succeed. For those interested in learning more about their programs, enrollment procedures, or specific academic resources, the school maintains an official presence through the district website at [www.mlsd.org](http://www.mlsd.org).

For more information, contact Medical Lake Alternative High School at (509) 565-3141 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.