White Salmon Academy

1455 NW BRUIN COUNTRY RD
White Salmon, WA 98672

(509)493-1970

17 Students

High School 9th - 12th

School Overview

White Salmon Academy is an alternative learning program located in White Salmon, Washington, designed to provide a flexible and supportive educational environment for students who may struggle in a traditional classroom setting. Operating as part of the White Salmon Valley School District, the academy focuses on individualized instruction, allowing students to work at their own pace to meet graduation requirements. By emphasizing a smaller class size and personalized attention, the school aims to re-engage students and help them develop the academic and life skills necessary for post-secondary success.

The academy’s location on NW Bruin Country Road places it within a community-centered environment that prioritizes student well-being and holistic development. Beyond core academics, White Salmon Academy often integrates social-emotional support into its curriculum, fostering a sense of belonging and accountability. Through its commitment to non-traditional pathways, the school serves as a vital resource for students looking for a customized approach to completing their high school education in a focused, professional, and encouraging atmosphere.

Total Students

1.0

Full-Time Teachers

17.0

Student/Teacher Ratio

105.9%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for White Salmon Academy
Demographic	Student Count
White	8
Hispanic	8
American Indian	1

White
8 (47.1 %)
Hispanic
8 (47.1 %)
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:	Primarily virtual
Shared Time Status:	N/A
District:	White Salmon Valley School District
Phone:	(509)493-1970
Grade Range:	9th - 12th
Total Students:	17
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	1.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	17.0
NSLP Participation:¹	No
Qualified Free Lunch:	15
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	3

* 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 10 4

Grade 11 6

Grade 12 7