Think Differently

Our initial and signature project, Delta High School, is a unique collaboration between the Kennewick, Pasco and Richland School Districts; Battelle; Washington State University Tri-Cities; Columbia Basin College and the Washington State STEM Education Foundation to offer this highly-personalized STEM education program. 

Delta is a small, public, high school for students of all academic levels and interests, who want be immersed in Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM) learning experiences. With no special admissions requirements, any entering 9th-grade student, from our partnering school districts, can attend.

The Delta approach is changing education. Partnerships with local STEM professionals allow Delta students to connect academic learning to the world beyond the classroom. Learning parallels how scientists, engineers, and mathematicians conduct inquiries and solve problems.

Delta High School participated in its first state-mandated testing in the Spring of 2011. While we recognize that test scores are not the only measure of student success, Delta’s scores were outstanding. Student growth at Delta is proving that a STEM-focused education can positively impact every student, in any classroom, throughout Washington State.

As Shown in the chart at right:

Delta High School HSPE Scores
  Delta High School Washington State
Reading 93.3% 82.3%
Writing 93.5% 86%
Science 81.3% 49.7%
Math Year 1 82% 62.4%
Math Year 2 89.6% 72.9%

 

 
Below is a link to our Request for Information and Qualifications (RFIQ) posted on the Tri-Cities Research District's website, under Education and Training.Columbia Basin College was generous enough to lend Delta the use of its former Richland campus at 901 Northgate Drive. However, with each entering class, demand for a permanent facility, which can accomodate all of Delta's students, grows. The Washington State STEM Education Foundation is currently looking for partners in building and designing this new facility. 

http://www.tricitiesresearchdistrict.org/wp-content/uploads/DELTA-11-PH011.pdf

Learn more about Delta and it's innovative approach to education by clicking here.