Quartzite Learning

Chewelah School District
W 106 Lincoln
Chewelah, WA 99109
118 Students
Other K - 12th
School Overview
**Home Link Alternative**, located on W 106 Lincoln in Chewelah, Washington, is a specialized educational program designed to support families who have chosen to homeschool their children. As part of the public school system, it serves as a hybrid model that bridges the gap between traditional classroom instruction and home-based learning. The program provides parents with curricula, resources, and instructional support, allowing them to maintain the flexibility of homeschooling while benefiting from the oversight and academic structure of the local school district.

The school is structured to foster a collaborative community where students can participate in enrichment activities, group projects, and academic classes that complement their home study. By offering this alternative path, the program aims to provide students with a personalized education that can be tailored to their specific learning styles and paces. It remains a key resource for Chewelah families seeking to personalize their children’s academic journey while ensuring they meet state educational standards in a supportive, resource-rich environment.
118
Total Students
5.5
Full-Time Teachers
21.5
Student/Teacher Ratio
62.7%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • White
    98 (86.7 %)
  • Hispanic
    8 (7.1 %)
  • Two or More
    4 (3.5 %)
  • American Indian
    2 (1.8 %)
  • Asian
    1 (0.9 %)
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: Chewelah School District
Phone: (509)685-6800
Grade Range: K - 12th
Total Students: 118
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 5.5
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 21.5
NSLP Participation:1 Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch: 65
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 9

* 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
Kindergarten 2
Grade 1 4
Grade 2 5
Grade 3 7
Grade 4 12
Grade 5 3
Grade 6 7
Grade 7 8
Grade 8 13
Grade 9 13
Grade 10 18
Grade 11 12
Grade 12 14
Gender Ratio