Methow Valley Independent Learning Center

Methow Valley School District
220 Hwy 20
Twisp, WA 98856
35 Students
High School 9th - 12th
School Overview
The school located at 220 Hwy 20 in Twisp, Washington, operates as part of the **Methow Valley School District**. Known locally as the **Independent Learning Center (ILC)**, this alternative school is designed to provide a flexible, personalized educational environment for students who may not thrive in a traditional classroom setting. The program focuses on meeting individual academic needs through self-paced learning, project-based assignments, and a strong emphasis on student-teacher mentorship.

By leveraging its connection to the broader Methow Valley school system, the ILC offers students the chance to pursue a high school diploma while balancing unique schedules or specific learning styles. The school emphasizes community, personal responsibility, and real-world application, aiming to support students in their transition to post-graduation life—whether that involves college, vocational training, or the workforce. You can find more information about their current programs and academic calendar on the district website at [http://methow.org](http://methow.org).
35
Total Students
3.9
Full-Time Teachers
9.1
Student/Teacher Ratio
60.0%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • White
    31 (88.6%)
  • Hispanic
    1 (2.9%)
  • Black
    1 (2.9%)
  • Two or More
    1 (2.9%)
  • American Indian
    1 (2.9%)
School Location
School Details
Status: Open
School Level: High School
School Type: Regular School
Charter Status:* Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction: No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status: N/A
District: Methow Valley School District
Phone: (509)997-8006
Website: http://methow.org
Grade Range: 9th - 12th
Total Students: 35
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 3.9
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 9.1
NSLP Participation:1 Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch: 15
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 6

* 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 2
Grade 10 11
Grade 11 11
Grade 12 11
Gender Ratio
Nearby High Schools (Within 10 Miles)
Liberty Bell Jr Sr High
Methow Valley School District
356 Students
24 Twin Lakes Rd.
Winthrop, WA 98862 (6.0 miles away)
High School 6th - 12th