Cascade 51±¬ÁÏs serves 193 students in grades 9-12.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 10-14% (which is lower than the Washington state average of 41%).
The student-teacher ratio of 16:1 is equal to the Washington state level of 16:1.
Minority enrollment is 94% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Washington state average of 52% (majority Hispanic and Asian).
Quick Facts (2026)
- School Type: Charter School
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 193 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1
- Minority Enrollment: 94%
- Math Proficiency: 10-14% (Btm 50% in WA)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Cascade 51±¬ÁÏs ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Washington for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Student Attention
School Overview
Cascade 51±¬ÁÏs's student population of 193 students has grown by 93% over five school years.
The teacher population of 12 teachers has grown by 71% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
193 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
12 teachers
School Rankings
The diversity score of Cascade 51±¬ÁÏs is 0.56, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.69. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
10-14%
41%
Student-Teacher Ratio
16:1
16:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
5%
9%
Hispanic
20%
26%
Black
63%
5%
White
6%
48%
Hawaiian
3%
2%
Two or more races
3%
9%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
5%
49%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
How many students attend Cascade 51±¬ÁÏs?
193 students attend Cascade 51±¬ÁÏs.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
63% of Cascade 51±¬ÁÏs students are Black, 20% of students are Hispanic, 6% of students are White, 5% of students are Asian, 3% of students are Hawaiian, and 3% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Cascade 51±¬ÁÏs?
Cascade 51±¬ÁÏs has a student ration of 16:1, which is equal to the Washington state average of 16:1.
What grades does Cascade 51±¬ÁÏs offer ?
Cascade 51±¬ÁÏs offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Cascade 51±¬ÁÏs part of?
Cascade 51±¬ÁÏs is part of Why Not You Academy School District.
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