Yakima Satellite Alternative Programs

33 Students

High School 6th - 12th

School Overview

Yakima Satellite Alternative Programs (YSAP) is a specialized educational facility within the Yakima School District designed to provide an alternative pathway for students who may not thrive in a traditional comprehensive high school environment. The program focuses on credit recovery, flexible scheduling, and personalized instruction to help students stay on track toward graduation. By maintaining a smaller, more focused setting, YSAP aims to remove common barriers to academic success, offering a supportive atmosphere that prioritizes individual needs and student-centered learning.

The school is specifically structured to re-engage students who have fallen behind in credits or who require a different approach to their daily educational experience. Through a combination of targeted curriculum and specialized teaching strategies, the staff works closely with students to address both academic and social-emotional challenges. Ultimately, YSAP serves as a critical resource for the community, ensuring that all students—regardless of their specific circumstances—have the opportunity to earn a high school diploma and prepare for life after graduation.

Total Students

2.0

Full-Time Teachers

16.5

Student/Teacher Ratio

27.3%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Yakima Satellite Alternative Programs
Demographic	Student Count
White	17
Hispanic	15
Black	1

White
17 (51.5 %)
Hispanic
15 (45.5 %)
Black
1 (3.0 %)

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:	Yakima School District
Phone:	(509)573-5580
Grade Range:	6th - 12th
Total Students:	33
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	2.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	16.5
NSLP Participation:¹	No
Qualified Free Lunch:	7
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 5

Grade 10 8

Grade 11 9

Grade 12 11