Palouse Junction High School

36 Students

High School 9th - 12th

School Overview

Palouse Junction High School, located in Connell, Washington, serves as the alternative high school for the North Franklin School District. The school is designed to provide a flexible and supportive educational environment for students who may struggle in a traditional classroom setting. By focusing on smaller class sizes and personalized instruction, Palouse Junction aims to help students recover credits, stay on track for graduation, and develop the academic skills necessary to succeed after high school.

The program emphasizes a holistic approach to education, prioritizing student engagement, attendance, and social-emotional well-being. By fostering a close-knit community atmosphere, the staff at Palouse Junction works to build strong relationships with students, helping them overcome barriers to learning. Ultimately, the school serves as a vital resource for the district, ensuring that all students—regardless of their specific learning needs or life circumstances—have a clear pathway to earning their diploma.

Total Students

2.5

Full-Time Teachers

14.6

Student/Teacher Ratio

72.2%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Palouse Junction High School
Demographic	Student Count
White	7
Hispanic	28
Black	1

Hispanic
28 (77.8 %)
White
7 (19.4 %)
Black
1 (2.8 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	High School
School Type:	Alternative School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	N/A
District:	North Franklin School District
Phone:	(509)234-1055
Grade Range:	9th - 12th
Total Students:	36
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	2.5
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	14.6
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	25
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	1

* 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 9 2

Grade 10 4

Grade 11 14

Grade 12 16