Alternative Tamarack School

Alternative Tamarack School is a high school in Spokane, Washington, and it is part of Spokane School District. It educates 10 students in grades 7 through 12. The school's enrollment is 98% smaller than the 573 average for high schools in Washington.

Alternative Tamarack School belongs to Spokane School District, a district of 62 schools and 28,853 students.

By race and ethnicity, Alternative Tamarack School is 70% White. It is also 10% Hispanic and 10% Black. For comparison, the population of Spokane County is roughly 83% White.

Federal records show a student-to-teacher ratio of 10.0:1 at Alternative Tamarack School, with 1 full-time-equivalent teachers. Among high schools in Washington, the typical ratio is 21.6:1. The count of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch equals 30% of enrollment. The average for public schools in Spokane County is 52%.

According to the American Community Survey, in Spokane County, median household income is about $78,582, a bachelor's degree or higher is held by about 33% of adults, and the share of residents below the poverty line is 7%. Alternative Tamarack School is one of 187 public schools in Spokane County, which together enroll about 76,588 students.

Of nearby public schools, Holmes Elementary is the closest, at about 0.5 miles. Inside a five-mile radius, there are at least 8 other public schools.

For locale, NCES codes Alternative Tamarack School as City: Mid-size.

Enrollment records show 7 in 2020-21 and 10 in 2024-25. Because schools sometimes add or drop grades, the two numbers may not be directly comparable.

The allk12 site hosts a discussion page for Alternative Tamarack School covering things like school safety, transportation, and start times. Posting is open to anyone connected to the school.