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Washington Connections Academy Goldendale

Goldendale School District · Klickitat County · 604 E. Brooks Street, Goldendale, WA 98620.0

(509)773-5177

4/10
#251
Rank 251 out of 378
English Language Arts3/10 · #285 · 30th percentile
Mathematics4/10 · #249 · 34th percentile
Science7/10 · #165 · 60th percentile

English Language Arts

Math Trend

Science Trend

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School Overview

Goldendale sits in the high desert of Klickitat County, a quiet corner of Washington where the Columbia River Gorge meets wide-open ranchland — and Washington Connections Academy offers families here a fully online alternative to traditional schooling. It's a solid choice for families in rural Klickitat County who want the flexibility of home-based learning without giving up access to a structured curriculum, and the school's science scores stand out noticeably above its other subjects. Families drawn to wide skies, outdoor independence, and a tight-knit rural lifestyle will find this a practical fit, especially if a long bus ride to a brick-and-mortar school isn't the right answer for their kid.

Student Demographics

1,004 students tested · 2024-25 school year

Ethnicity

White
629 (63%)
Hispanic
180 (18%)
Multiple Races
90 (9%)
African American
56 (6%)
Asian
33 (3%)
Other
16 (2%)

Key Indicators

English Learners50 (5%)
Socioeconomically Disadvantaged391 (39%)
Students with Disabilities195 (19%)

Staff & Teachers(2024-25)

2,129
Enrollment
122
Teachers (FTE)
17.5:1
Student-Staff Ratio
47.2
Avg Class Size

Graduation Rate

74.4%of students graduate within 4 years

Graduation Rate Trend

College Readiness

Advanced Placement (AP) and International Baccalaureate (IB) programs offer college-level coursework and are a key indicator of academic rigor.

12
AP Courses
offered
2%
AP Participation
of students
42
AP Enrollment
students

Source: Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22

Community Enrichment Programs

This supplementary score measures the availability of enrichment programs — such as tutoring, music, dance, sports, and arts — within 3 miles of the school. Schools in communities with more diverse and accessible programs score higher.

Nearby Programs2/10 · #466 · 20th percentile

5 programs within 3 miles. Ranked among High Schools in Washington.

Nearby Libraries

No programs found