Overview
Cascade Public Schools is a public high serving grades 9–12 in Des Moines, Washington. The school enrolls 126 students. It is part of the Why Not You Academy district. The school operates as a charter school.
Source: NCES CCD (2023)
Strengths & Things to Consider
Indicators pulled CCD and benchmarked against Washington state averages. This is not a ranking — different families value different things.
Strengths
Serves a relatively affluent student body
21% free/reduced-lunch eligibility (below 51% state average)
Charter school with flexibility in curriculum
Publicly funded with greater autonomy over instruction and staffing
Key Facts
SectorPublic
School TypeRegular
LevelHigh
Grade Span9–12
DistrictWhy Not You Academy
County53033
CityDes Moines
ZIP98198
CharterYes
MagnetNo
Title INo
NCES School ID530034903783
Student Demographics
Total Enrollment126
Race/ethnicity breakdown will appear here once state-level demographic data is ingested. Check back soon.
Source: NCES CCD (2023)
Equity & Title I
In the United States, Free/Reduced Lunch (FRL) eligibility is the primary federal proxy for student poverty. Schools with 40% or more FRL-eligible students typically qualify for Title I school-wide programs.
FRL %21%
State Avg51%
Title INo
Source: NCES CCD (2023)