YAKIMA OPEN DOORS
Yakima Open Doors is a public high school that is part of the Yakima School District school district, located in Yakima, WA with about 105 students offering grade levels from 9th Grade to 12th Grade. With about 2 teachers, Yakima Open Doors has a student/teacher ratio of about 52:1. 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.
Yakima Open Doors is an alternative educational program located in Yakima, Washington, specifically designed to support students who have disengaged from the traditional high school system. Operating under the state’s "Reengagement" framework, the school focuses on providing a flexible, supportive pathway for young people aged 16 to 21 who have dropped out or are significantly behind in credits. By offering a non-traditional setting, the program aims to remove barriers to success, allowing students to work at their own pace to earn their high school diplomas or complete GED preparation while gaining essential life skills.
Beyond academic instruction, the school places a strong emphasis on personalized mentorship and holistic student support. Recognizing that students often face complex personal or financial challenges, Yakima Open Doors integrates counseling and individualized learning plans to ensure each student feels a sense of belonging and direction. By fostering a collaborative environment between educators and students, the program serves as a critical safety net for the local community, helping at-risk youth reconnect with their education and transition successfully into post-secondary training, careers, or adulthood.
For more information, contact Yakima Open Doors at (509) 573-5580 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.
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Yakima, WA 98901
(509) 573-5580
YAKIMA OPEN DOORS is a public school in Yakima, WA with about 105 enrolled students. See other public high schools in Washington
School Details
- Level:
-
High School
(Alternative Education School)
- Charter School:*
- No
- District:
- Yakima School District
- Total Students:
- 105
- Teachers:
- 2
- NSLP Status:1
- No
- Qualified free lunch:
- 0
- Qualified reduced-price lunch:
- 0
- Title I Status:2
- Not a Title I school
- Virtual:
- Supplemental Virtual
* A public charter school is a publicly funded school that is typically governed by a group or organization under a legislative contract with the state, the district, or another entity. The charter exempts the school from certain state or local rules and regulations.
1 The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides eligible students with free or reduced-price lunch
2 Title I, Part A (Title I) of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families.
School Demographics for 105 students
The primary ethnicity of students attending YAKIMA OPEN DOORS is predominantly Hispanic/Latino, representing about 71% of the student body.
- Hispanic/Latino
- 71.4%
- White
- 21.9%
- American Indian or Alaska Native
- 2.9%
- Two or more races
- 1.9%
- Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
- 1.0%
- Black or African American
- 1.0%
- Female
- 60.0%
- Male
- 40.0%
Data for school year 2017-2018 — The information found on this website was provided in part by the U.S. Department of Education, U.S. Census Bureau, the Bureau of Labor and Statistics & various other external sources. We do not verify the contents of the information provided and therefore, cannot guarantee the accuracy of the information displayed on this website.