Pace Alternative High School in Wapato, Washington on DonorsChoose

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About this school

Pace Alternative High School is a town public school in Wapato, Washington that is part of Wapato School District 207. It serves 70 students in grades 9 - 12 with a student/teacher ratio of 11.7:1. Its teachers have had 8 projects funded on DonorsChoose.

Supporting this school will directly impact historically underfunded classrooms.

Public School

Title 1

Grades 9 - 12

70 Students

6 Teachers

310 S Wasco Ave

Wapato, WA 98951 View local requests

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Pace Alternative High School Teachers on DonorsChoose

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Mrs. Ortega

Ms. Record

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Pace Alternative High School Demographics

95%

of students receive free or reduced price lunch

Source: the National Center for Education Statistics

99%

of students are Black, Latino, Native American, or Asian

Schools in districts that mainly serve students of color receive substantially less state and local support than similar districts that serve primarily White students. Learn more about this gap, why it exists, and how you can help close it.

Pace Alternative High School Support on DonorsChoose Last updated Jun 18, 2026

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