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White Swan's White Swan High School is a public school serving 265 students in grades 9-12.

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56% of students at this school are Native American.

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Posted October 14, 2008

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I have 4 kids, all 4 have started kindergarten at Freeman, 2 have graduated (so far) from Freeman. Basically, the school buildings are horrible, outdated and in bad condition, but yay! the remodel is on its way! The teachers are committed, get to know the kids very well, and strive for excellence. We have thought of moving at times, but cant leave this district. The sports are great, and very competetive in single A level.
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Posted November 27, 2005

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I used to attend white Swan Middle School. As a student, I liked most of my experiences there becuase we never did much school work and the work we did do was relatively easy. The main thing that I didnt like about the school was that the teachers and other officials did not enforce the few discipline rules we had. Too many kids were not following any of the rules and because the teachers and principals werent enforcing them things just continued to get worse. Overall, I did not enjoy my experiences with White Swan Middle School and do not plan to go back as a High School Student.
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Posted January 22, 2005

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Well I was a student and graduated in 2002,and this school is really good. I enjoyed every minute of it. This school has a great art program and the works. Not to mentio tne sports program! Even though i wish they would of paid more attention to the rest of the sports other thatn basketball! So in conclusion to this comment i would like to say tha White Swan high school was a great experience. I'ts a fine school!
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Grade level

Algebra I

The state average for Algebra I was 56% in 2012.

55 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

58%

2011

n/a

Biology I

The state average for Biology I was 81% in 2012.

56 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

36%

Geometry

The state average for Geometry was 91% in 2012.

2012

n/a

2011

n/a

Integrated Math 1

The state average for Integrated Math 1 was 45% in 2012.

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2011

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Integrated Math 2

The state average for Integrated Math 2 was 94% in 2012.

2012

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2011

n/a

Scale: % basic, level 3, or level 4

About the tests

In 2011-2012 Washington used End-of-Course (EOC) examinations to assess students in Algebra I, Geometry, Integrated Math I, Integrated Math II, and Biology. The EOC tests are standards-based, which means they measure how well students are mastering specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Washington. The goal is for all students to score at or above the state standard.

See Washington's state standards

Source: Washington Office of Superintendent of Public Instruction

Algebra I

The state average for Algebra I was 27% in 2012.

2012

n/a

2011

16%

Biology I

The state average for Biology I was 61% in 2012.

50 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

12%

Geometry

The state average for Geometry was 59% in 2012.

43 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

30%

2011

30%

Integrated Math 1

The state average for Integrated Math 1 was 23% in 2012.

2012

n/a

2011

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Integrated Math 2

The state average for Integrated Math 2 was 36% in 2012.

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2011

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Scale: % basic, level 3, or level 4

About the tests

See Washington's state standards

Source: Washington Office of Superintendent of Public Instruction

Algebra I

The state average for Algebra I was 27% in 2012.

2012

n/a

2011

n/a

Biology I

The state average for Biology I was 44% in 2012.

2012

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Geometry

The state average for Geometry was 37% in 2012.

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2011

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Integrated Math 1

The state average for Integrated Math 1 was 15% in 2012.

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Integrated Math 2

The state average for Integrated Math 2 was 21% in 2012.

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2011

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Scale: % basic, level 3, or level 4

About the tests

See Washington's state standards

Source: Washington Office of Superintendent of Public Instruction

Algebra I

The state average for Algebra I was 20% in 2012.

2012

n/a

2011

n/a

Biology I

The state average for Biology I was 36% in 2012.

2012

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Geometry

The state average for Geometry was 27% in 2012.

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2011

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Integrated Math 1

The state average for Integrated Math 1 was 29% in 2012.

2012

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2011

n/a

Scale: % basic, level 3, or level 4

About the tests

See Washington's state standards

Source: Washington Office of Superintendent of Public Instruction

Algebra I

All Students	58%
Female	52%
Male	65%
Black	n/a
Asian	n/a
Asian/Pacific Islander	n/a
Hispanic	70%
Multiracial	n/a
Native American	48%
Pacific Islander	n/a
White	n/a
Low income	58%
Not low income	n/a
Special education	n/a
Not special education	59%
Limited English	n/a
Migrant	n/a

Biology I

All Students	36%
Female	45%
Male	26%
Black	n/a
Asian	n/a
Asian/Pacific Islander	n/a
Hispanic	45%
Multiracial	n/a
Native American	15%
Pacific Islander	n/a
White	n/a
Low income	36%
Not low income	n/a
Special education	n/a
Not special education	40%
Limited English	n/a
Migrant	n/a

Geometry

All Students	n/a
Female	n/a
Male	n/a
Black	n/a
Asian	n/a
Asian/Pacific Islander	n/a
Hispanic	n/a
Multiracial	n/a
Pacific Islander	n/a
White	n/a
Low income	n/a
Not low income	n/a
Not special education	n/a
Limited English	n/a
Migrant	n/a

Integrated Math 1

All Students	n/a
Female	n/a
Male	n/a
Black	n/a
Asian	n/a
Asian/Pacific Islander	n/a
Hispanic	n/a
Multiracial	n/a
White	n/a
Low income	n/a
Not low income	n/a
Special education	n/a
Not special education	n/a
Limited English	n/a

Integrated Math 2

All Students	n/a
Female	n/a
Male	n/a
Asian	n/a
Asian/Pacific Islander	n/a
Hispanic	n/a
Multiracial	n/a
White	n/a
Low income	n/a
Not low income	n/a
Not special education	n/a

Scale: % basic, level 3, or level 4

About the tests

The different student groups are identified by the Washington Office of Superintendent of Public Instruction. If there are fewer than 10 students in a particular group in a school, the state doesn't report data for that group.

See Washington's state standards

Source: Washington Office of Superintendent of Public Instruction

Algebra I

All Students	n/a
Female	n/a
Male	n/a
Black	n/a
Asian/Pacific Islander	n/a
Hispanic	n/a
White	n/a
Low income	n/a
Not low income	n/a
Special education	n/a
Not special education	n/a
Limited English	n/a
Migrant	n/a

Biology I

All Students	12%
Female	13%
Male	11%
Black	n/a
Asian	n/a
Asian/Pacific Islander	n/a
Hispanic	0%
Multiracial	n/a
Native American	14%
Pacific Islander	n/a
White	n/a
Low income	13%
Not low income	n/a
Special education	n/a
Not special education	13%
Limited English	n/a
Migrant	n/a

Geometry

All Students	30%
Female	28%
Male	32%
Black	n/a
Asian	n/a
Asian/Pacific Islander	n/a
Hispanic	8%
Multiracial	n/a
Native American	44%
Pacific Islander	n/a
White	n/a
Low income	30%
Not low income	n/a
Special education	n/a
Not special education	30%
Limited English	n/a
Migrant	n/a

Integrated Math 1

All Students	n/a
Female	n/a
Male	n/a
Black	n/a
Hispanic	n/a
White	n/a
Low income	n/a
Not low income	n/a
Not special education	n/a

Integrated Math 2

All Students	n/a
Female	n/a
Male	n/a
Black	n/a
Asian	n/a
Asian/Pacific Islander	n/a
Hispanic	n/a
Multiracial	n/a
White	n/a
Low income	n/a
Not low income	n/a
Special education	n/a
Not special education	n/a

Scale: % basic, level 3, or level 4

About the tests

See Washington's state standards

Source: Washington Office of Superintendent of Public Instruction

Algebra I

All Students	n/a
Female	n/a
Male	n/a
Black	n/a
Asian	n/a
Asian/Pacific Islander	n/a
Hispanic	n/a
White	n/a
Low income	n/a
Not low income	n/a
Special education	n/a
Not special education	n/a
Limited English	n/a
Migrant	n/a

Biology I

All Students	n/a
Female	n/a
Male	n/a
Black	n/a
Asian	n/a
Asian/Pacific Islander	n/a
Hispanic	n/a
White	n/a
Low income	n/a
Not low income	n/a
Special education	n/a
Not special education	n/a
Limited English	n/a

Geometry

All Students	n/a
Female	n/a
Male	n/a
Black	n/a
Asian	n/a
Asian/Pacific Islander	n/a
Hispanic	n/a
Multiracial	n/a
Native American	n/a
White	n/a
Low income	n/a
Not low income	n/a
Special education	n/a
Not special education	n/a
Limited English	n/a
Migrant	n/a

Integrated Math 1

All Students

n/a

Integrated Math 2

All Students	n/a
Female	n/a
Male	n/a
Hispanic	n/a
White	n/a
Low income	n/a
Special education	n/a
Not special education	n/a

Scale: % basic, level 3, or level 4

About the tests

See Washington's state standards

Source: Washington Office of Superintendent of Public Instruction

Algebra I

All Students	n/a
Female	n/a
Male	n/a
White	n/a
Low income	n/a
Not low income	n/a
Special education	n/a
Not special education	n/a
Limited English	n/a

Biology I

All Students	n/a
Female	n/a
Male	n/a
Hispanic	n/a
White	n/a
Low income	n/a
Not low income	n/a
Not special education	n/a

Geometry

All Students	n/a
Female	n/a
Male	n/a
Black	n/a
Asian	n/a
Asian/Pacific Islander	n/a
Hispanic	n/a
White	n/a
Low income	n/a
Not low income	n/a
Not special education	n/a
Limited English	n/a

Integrated Math 1

All Students	n/a
White	n/a
Not special education	n/a

Scale: % basic, level 3, or level 4

About the tests

See Washington's state standards

Source: Washington Office of Superintendent of Public Instruction

Math

The state average for Math was 42% in 2010.

53 students were tested at this school in 2010.

2010

12%

Reading

The state average for Reading was 81% in 2012.

67 students were tested at this school in 2012.

Science

The state average for Science was 50% in 2011.

53 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

10%

2010

10%

Writing

The state average for Writing was 85% in 2012.

59 students were tested at this school in 2012.

Scale: % basic, level 3, or level 4

About the tests

In 2011-2012 Washington used the High School Proficiency Exam (HSPE) to test students in reading and writing in grade 10. Math skills are tested by the End-of-Course (EOC) exams. The HSPE is a standards-based test, which means it measures how well students are mastering specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Washington. The goal is for all students to score at or above the state standard.

See Washington's state standards

Source: Washington Office of Superintendent of Public Instruction

Reading

All Students	39%
Female	41%
Male	36%
Black	n/a
Asian	n/a
Asian/Pacific Islander	n/a
Hispanic	32%
Native American	32%
Pacific Islander	n/a
White	n/a
Low income	40%
Not low income	31%
Special education	n/a
Not special education	42%
Limited English	n/a
Migrant	n/a

Writing

All Students	54%
Female	59%
Male	52%
Black	n/a
Asian	n/a
Asian/Pacific Islander	n/a
Hispanic	58%
Native American	50%
Pacific Islander	n/a
White	n/a
Low income	60%
Not low income	n/a
Special education	n/a
Not special education	60%
Limited English	n/a
Migrant	n/a

Scale: % basic, level 3, or level 4

About the tests

See Washington's state standards

Source: Washington Office of Superintendent of Public Instruction

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By grade

Grade 9
 
4
Grade 10
 
2
All students
 
2

By gender

Female
 
3
Male
 
3
All students
 
2

By ethnicity

Hispanic
 
3
Native American
 
2
All students
 
2

By other groups

Low income
 
3
Not low income
 
1
Not special education
 
3
All students
 
2

Students
Teachers

Student ethnicity

Ethnicity	This school	State average
Native American	56%	3%
Hispanic	34%	16%
White	10%	64%
Asian/Pacific Islander	0%	9%
Black	0%	6%

Source: WA OSPI, 2009-2010

Student subgroups

	This school	District average	State average
Students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch program	81%	N/A	42%
Special education	12%	N/A	13%
Transitional bilingual	9%	N/A	8%

Source: WA OSPI, 2009-2010

Student-teacher ratio

	This school	District average	State average
Students per classroom teacher	9	N/A	17

Source: WA OSPI, 2009-2010

Teacher experience

	This school	District average	State average
Average years educational experience	14	N/A	12

Source: WA OSPI, 2009-2010

Teacher education levels

	This school	District average	State average
Master's degree or higher	48%	N/A	66%

Source: WA OSPI, 2009-2010

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Algebra I

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Geometry

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Algebra I

Biology I

Geometry

Integrated Math 1

Integrated Math 2

About the tests

Algebra I

Biology I

Geometry

Integrated Math 1

Integrated Math 2

About the tests

Algebra I

Biology I

Geometry

Integrated Math 1

About the tests

Algebra I

Biology I

Geometry

Integrated Math 1

Integrated Math 2

About the tests

Algebra I

Biology I

Geometry

Integrated Math 1

Integrated Math 2

About the tests

Algebra I

Biology I

Geometry

Integrated Math 1

Integrated Math 2

About the tests

Algebra I

Biology I

Geometry

Integrated Math 1

About the tests

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