Original Research by School Decision on Shs Graduation Alliance
SHS Graduation Alliance is an alternative high school serving grades nine through twelve in the Sunnyside School District, located in the agricultural city of Sunnyside in Yakima County. The school’s designation as an alternative school and its name, which includes “Graduation Alliance,” indicate a program focused on helping students earn a high school diploma outside the traditional comprehensive school setting. For families exploring this option, the most immediate fact is the school’s very small enrollment: just two students, both in twelfth grade and both Hispanic. This is not a large high school but a targeted, credit-recovery or alternative pathway program, likely for students who need a flexible or accelerated route to graduation.
Given the school’s nature and size, standard academic performance data is not available. No state test results are reported, and no four-year graduation rate is present. The comparison metrics that would normally position the school relative to other districts in Yakima County are all listed as not applicable because the information is missing. This absence is consistent with what one would expect from an alternative school that may not participate in all state accountability testing due to its specialized student body. A parent considering this program should reach out to the school directly to understand how student progress is measured and what success rates look like for those enrolled.
Other common data points are also absent. There is no information on free or reduced-price lunch eligibility, special education services, or English learner supports. The school’s civil rights and outcomes data is not provided. Discipline, staffing, attendance, and course access details are all missing from the available records. This means that a family cannot rely on typical public school comparisons; instead, they would need to contact the school and the Sunnyside School District to learn about the specific student experience, support structures, and graduation outcomes.
The school’s location in Sunnyside offers some context. Sunnyside is a small, agricultural city with a strong Hispanic or Latino population and a farming heritage tied to the Sunnyside Canal irrigation project. The community is compact, with a traditional downtown along Edison Avenue and residential neighborhoods. Housing values in the area are moderate relative to Washington state benchmarks. The city’s economy is rooted in agriculture, health care, retail, and transportation. For families in this region, SHS Graduation Alliance represents a very specific educational alternative, not a traditional neighborhood high school.
Publicly reported information about the Sunnyside School District’s recent initiatives, bond measures, or strategic priorities was not found in the available search results. Without that context, it is not possible to describe any district-level changes that might affect the alternative school. The district itself oversees several other schools in the city, but this profile covers only SHS Graduation Alliance.
In sum, this is a very small alternative program for high school seniors within the Sunnyside district. It is not a standalone comprehensive high school but a niche option for students who need a different path to graduate. Most of the data that families usually rely on to compare schools is absent, which is common for alternative programs of this scale. Anyone interested should plan to speak with school staff to get a clear picture of the program’s curriculum, supports, and track record.
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