Washington Virtual Academy Omak High School

1,841 Students

High School 9th - 12th

School Overview

Washington Virtual Academy (WAVA) Omak High School is a state-authorized, tuition-free online public school that serves students across Washington state. Operated in partnership with the Omak School District, the program is designed for students who thrive in a flexible, home-based learning environment rather than a traditional brick-and-mortar classroom. By utilizing the K12 curriculum, the school provides a comprehensive high school education that is accessible from anywhere with an internet connection.

The school emphasizes a blend of independent study and teacher-led instruction, offering students the ability to work at their own pace while maintaining a structured academic calendar. Students have access to a variety of core courses, electives, and credit recovery options, all supported by state-certified teachers who provide guidance through virtual classrooms and one-on-one communication. This model is particularly well-suited for students who require a personalized pace, those involved in extracurricular activities, or learners who seek an alternative to the conventional high school experience.

1,841

Total Students

62.0

Full-Time Teachers

29.7

Student/Teacher Ratio

69.8%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Washington Virtual Academy Omak High School
Demographic	Student Count
White	1,061
Hispanic	320
Black	144
Asian	84
Two or More	167
American Indian	20
Pacific Islander	33

White
1,061 (58.0%)
Hispanic
320 (17.5%)
Two or More
167 (9.1%)
Black
144 (7.9%)
Asian
84 (4.6%)
Pacific Islander
33 (1.8%)
American Indian
20 (1.1%)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	High School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	Exclusively virtual
Shared Time Status:	N/A
District:	Omak School District
Phone:	(509)826-8681
Grade Range:	9th - 12th
Total Students:	1,841
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	62.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	29.7
NSLP Participation:¹	No
Qualified Free Lunch:	1,148
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	137

* 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 9 472

Grade 10 440

Grade 11 445

Grade 12 484