The Outreach Program

62 Students

High School 12th - 12th

School Overview

The Outreach Program, located in Kent, Washington, is a specialized educational initiative operating under the Kent School District. It is designed to serve students who may require a non-traditional learning environment, offering a flexible and supportive atmosphere for those who have struggled to succeed in a standard comprehensive high school setting. By providing a smaller, more personalized classroom experience, the program aims to address the unique academic and social-emotional needs of its students to help them stay on track toward graduation.

The program focuses on credit retrieval and individualized learning plans, ensuring that students can work at a pace that aligns with their personal circumstances. By fostering a close-knit community and maintaining strong communication between educators and families, The Outreach Program seeks to remove traditional barriers to education. Ultimately, the school serves as a vital resource for students looking for a second chance to earn their diploma, gain essential life skills, and prepare for post-secondary success in a safe and structured environment.

Total Students

1.2

Full-Time Teachers

53.0

Student/Teacher Ratio

83.9%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for The Outreach Program
Demographic	Student Count
White	22
Hispanic	7
Black	11
Asian	12
Two or More	8
Pacific Islander	2

White
22 (35.5%)
Asian
12 (19.4%)
Black
11 (17.7%)
Two or More
8 (12.9%)
Hispanic
7 (11.3%)
Pacific Islander
2 (3.2%)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	High School
School Type:	Special Education School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	Supplemental Virtual
Shared Time Status:	N/A
District:	Kent School District
Phone:	(253)373-4080
Grade Range:	12th - 12th
Total Students:	62
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	1.2
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	53.0
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	49
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	3

* 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

Grade 12 62