Innovations Academy

North Wasco County SD 21
3601 W 10th St
The Dalles, OR 97058
232 Students
Other K - 12th
School Overview
Wahtonka Community School, located in The Dalles, Oregon, serves as an alternative educational environment within the North Wasco County School District. Designed to provide a flexible and supportive setting, the school focuses on meeting the diverse needs of students who may benefit from a non-traditional approach to learning. By offering a smaller, personalized atmosphere, the institution aims to keep students engaged, helping them work toward high school graduation and post-secondary success through tailored academic plans and individualized attention.

The school places a strong emphasis on community integration and student development, recognizing that personal well-being is often a prerequisite for academic achievement. Its curriculum is structured to foster both practical skills and core academic competency, often incorporating credit-recovery options and vocational pathways. By maintaining a close-knit environment, Wahtonka Community School serves as a vital resource for families and students in the region, providing a bridge for those who need a different path to reach their educational goals.
232
Total Students
14.0
Full-Time Teachers
16.6
Student/Teacher Ratio
47.4%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • White
    141 (62.1%)
  • Hispanic
    50 (22.0%)
  • Two or More
    21 (9.3%)
  • American Indian
    10 (4.4%)
  • Pacific Islander
    4 (1.8%)
  • Asian
    1 (0.4%)
School Location
School Details
Status: Open
School Level: Other
School Type: Alternative School
Charter Status:* Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction: Supplemental Virtual
Shared Time Status: N/A
District: North Wasco County SD 21
Phone: (541)506-3410
Website: http://www.nwasco.k12.or.us/
Grade Range: K - 12th
Total Students: 232
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 14.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 16.6
NSLP Participation:1 Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch: 110
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 0

* 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
Kindergarten 1
Grade 2 1
Grade 4 4
Grade 5 2
Grade 6 4
Grade 7 13
Grade 8 26
Grade 9 29
Grade 10 44
Grade 11 57
Grade 12 51
Gender Ratio