Independent Scholar
113 Students
Other K - 12th
School Overview
Independent Scholar is an alternative educational program located in Chattaroy, Washington, operating under the jurisdiction of the Riverside School District. Unlike a traditional brick-and-mortar school where students attend daily classes, Independent Scholar is designed to function as an "Alternative Learning Experience" (ALE). It provides a flexible, student-centered curriculum that allows families to take an active role in their child’s education, often blending home-based instruction with district oversight and support.
The program is specifically tailored for families who prefer a non-traditional setting, such as homeschooling, while still wishing to maintain a connection to the public school system. Students enrolled in Independent Scholar receive individualized learning plans developed in collaboration with certificated teachers, which help to meet state academic standards while accommodating unique student pacing and interests. By offering this hybrid approach, the program serves as a resource for students in the region who thrive in self-directed environments and require more autonomy than a standard classroom setting provides.
The program is specifically tailored for families who prefer a non-traditional setting, such as homeschooling, while still wishing to maintain a connection to the public school system. Students enrolled in Independent Scholar receive individualized learning plans developed in collaboration with certificated teachers, which help to meet state academic standards while accommodating unique student pacing and interests. By offering this hybrid approach, the program serves as a resource for students in the region who thrive in self-directed environments and require more autonomy than a standard classroom setting provides.
113
Total Students
4.0
Full-Time Teachers
28.2
Student/Teacher Ratio
44.2%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
Student Demographics Data Table
| Demographic | Student Count |
|---|---|
| White | 99 |
| Hispanic | 8 |
| Asian | 1 |
| Two or More | 3 |
| American Indian | 1 |
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White99 (88.4%)
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Hispanic8 (7.1%)
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Two or More3 (2.7%)
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Asian1 (0.9%)
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American Indian1 (0.9%)
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: | Riverside School District |
| Phone: | (509)464-8381 |
| Grade Range: | K - 12th |
| Total Students: | 113 |
| Full-Time Teachers (FTE): | 4.0 |
| Pupil/Teacher Ratio: | 28.2 |
| NSLP Participation:1 | Yes under Provision 2 |
| Qualified Free Lunch: | 27 |
| Qualified Reduced Lunch: | 23 |
Grades Taught
Kindergarten
4
Grade 1
4
Grade 2
7
Grade 3
12
Grade 4
8
Grade 5
12
Grade 6
12
Grade 7
10
Grade 8
5
Grade 9
7
Grade 10
4
Grade 11
18
Grade 12
10
Grades Taught Data Table
| Grade | Student Count |
|---|---|
| Kindergarten | 4 |
| Grade 1 | 4 |
| Grade 2 | 7 |
| Grade 3 | 12 |
| Grade 4 | 8 |
| Grade 5 | 12 |
| Grade 6 | 12 |
| Grade 7 | 10 |
| Grade 8 | 5 |
| Grade 9 | 7 |
| Grade 10 | 4 |
| Grade 11 | 18 |
| Grade 12 | 10 |
Gender Ratio
Student Gender Ratio Data Table
| Gender | Student Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Female | 65 | 57.5% |
| Male | 47 | 41.6% |
| Not Specified | 1 | 0.9% |
Nearby Others (Within 10 Miles)
617 Students
Other K - 12th