School Overview
Independent Scholar is an alternative educational program located in Chattaroy, Washington, operating under the jurisdiction of the Riverside School District. Unlike a traditional brick-and-mortar school where students attend daily classes, Independent Scholar is designed to function as an "Alternative Learning Experience" (ALE). It provides a flexible, student-centered curriculum that allows families to take an active role in their child’s education, often blending home-based instruction with district oversight and support.

The program is specifically tailored for families who prefer a non-traditional setting, such as homeschooling, while still wishing to maintain a connection to the public school system. Students enrolled in Independent Scholar receive individualized learning plans developed in collaboration with certificated teachers, which help to meet state academic standards while accommodating unique student pacing and interests. By offering this hybrid approach, the program serves as a resource for students in the region who thrive in self-directed environments and require more autonomy than a standard classroom setting provides.
95
Total Students
3.5
Full-Time Teachers
27.1
Student/Teacher Ratio
52.6%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Independent Scholar
Demographic Student Count
White90
Hispanic4
American Indian1
  • White
    90 (94.7 %)
  • Hispanic
    4 (4.2 %)
  • American Indian
    1 (1.1 %)
School Location
School Details
Status: Open
School Level: Other
School Type: Alternative School
Charter Status:* Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction: Supplemental Virtual
Shared Time Status: N/A
District: Riverside School District
Phone: (509)464-8381
Grade Range: K - 12th
Total Students: 95
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 3.5
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 27.1
NSLP Participation:1 Yes under Provision 2
Qualified Free Lunch: 27
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 23
Grades Taught
Kindergarten 13
Grade 1 7
Grade 2 6
Grade 3 10
Grade 4 12
Grade 5 3
Grade 6 4
Grade 7 7
Grade 8 6
Grade 9 8
Grade 10 4
Grade 11 9
Grade 12 6

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for Independent Scholar
Grade Student Count
Kindergarten13
Grade 17
Grade 26
Grade 310
Grade 412
Grade 53
Grade 64
Grade 77
Grade 86
Grade 98
Grade 104
Grade 119
Grade 126
Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for Independent Scholar
Gender Student Count Percentage
Female5557.9%
Male4042.1%