Phoenix High School

3520 Southridge Boulevard
Kennewick, WA 99338

58 Students

High School 9th - 12th

School Overview

Phoenix High School, located on Southridge Boulevard in Kennewick, Washington, serves as the district’s primary alternative learning environment. Designed to support students who may not thrive in a traditional comprehensive high school setting, the school focuses on providing a more flexible, personalized approach to education. Its mission is centered on re-engaging students, helping them overcome academic or personal barriers, and ensuring they remain on a clear path toward high school graduation and post-secondary success.

The school is known for its smaller class sizes and a supportive atmosphere that fosters closer relationships between students and faculty. By utilizing credit-retrieval programs and specialized instructional techniques, Phoenix High empowers students to work at their own pace to meet state requirements. Beyond academics, the school emphasizes character development and resilience, aiming to provide a stable, inclusive community where students feel encouraged to take ownership of their future and achieve their individual educational goals.

Total Students

3.2

Full-Time Teachers

18.1

Student/Teacher Ratio

63.8%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Phoenix High School
Demographic	Student Count
White	36
Hispanic	15
Asian	1
Two or More	4

White
36 (64.3 %)
Hispanic
15 (26.8 %)
Two or More
4 (7.1 %)
Asian
1 (1.8 %)

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:	Kennewick School District
Phone:	(509)222-6039
Grade Range:	9th - 12th
Total Students:	58
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	3.2
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	18.1
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	35
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 9 6

Grade 10 12

Grade 11 11

Grade 12 29