Brewster Alternative School

17 Students

High School 9th - 12th

School Overview

Brewster Alternative School, located at 520 W Main in Brewster, Washington, serves as a specialized educational environment designed to support students who may benefit from a non-traditional approach to learning. By offering a flexible and personalized academic framework, the school aims to help students who face challenges in a standard classroom setting stay on track to earn their high school diplomas. The program focuses on credit recovery, individualized pacing, and fostering a supportive atmosphere that encourages personal responsibility and academic success.

Beyond its academic core, the school plays a vital role in the Brewster community by providing an essential pathway for students to overcome barriers and reach their educational goals. With a smaller class setting and a tailored curriculum, the faculty and staff work closely with students to address their specific needs, build confidence, and prepare them for post-secondary opportunities. This alternative model ensures that all students in the Brewster area have access to the resources and guidance necessary to thrive, regardless of their unique circumstances.

Total Students

0.6

Full-Time Teachers

27.0

Student/Teacher Ratio

58.8%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Brewster Alternative School
Demographic	Student Count
White	2
Hispanic	14
American Indian	1

Hispanic
14 (82.4 %)
White
2 (11.8 %)
American Indian
1 (5.9 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	High School
School Type:	Alternative School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	Supplemental Virtual
Shared Time Status:	N/A
District:	Brewster School District
Phone:	(509)689-3449
Grade Range:	9th - 12th
Total Students:	17
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	0.6
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	27.0
NSLP Participation:¹	No
Qualified Free Lunch:	8
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	2

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Grade 11 5

Grade 12 12