Alternative Tamarack School vs The Community School
A head-to-head comparison of two high schools in Washington, United States, 2.1 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Alternative Tamarack School
Spokane · Public high · Grades 7–12
10 students
The Community School
Spokane · Public high · Grades 9–12
165 students
| Measure | Alternative Tamarack School Spokane, Washington | The Community School Spokane, Washington |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 71 Top 25% | 67 Top 25% |
| State rank | – | #77 of 333 |
| National rank | – | #4130 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | High |
| Year range | Grades 7–12 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 10 | 165 |
| Enrollment | 10 | 165 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 30% | 49.1% |
| Students per teacher | 10.0 | 18.3 |
| Reading proficiency | – | 84.5% |
| Math proficiency | – | 54.5% |
| city | Spokane | Spokane |
| state | Washington | Washington |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Alternative Tamarack School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (71.4 vs 66.7).
- •Alternative Tamarack School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (30% vs 49.1%).
- •Alternative Tamarack School does better on students per teacher (10.0 vs 18.3).
- •The Community School is the larger school with 165 students compared with 10.
The Success Index (US) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Alternative Tamarack School better than The Community School?
On the Success Index (US), Alternative Tamarack School ranks higher (71.4 vs 66.7 out of 100). The index is built from published results and context data, not from teaching quality or fit, so visit both schools before deciding.
How far apart are Alternative Tamarack School and The Community School?
About 2.1 km in a straight line, between Spokane and Spokane in Washington.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Alternative Tamarack School: 10. The Community School: 165. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Alternative Tamarack School and The Community School rank in Washington?
Alternative Tamarack School is unranked and The Community School is 77th of 333 among high schools in Washington on the 2025 Success Index (US).