Cascade Opportunity Center reinstates GED program; reports 57.3% chronic absenteeism

Nov 10, 2025

The principal of the Cascade Opportunity Center said reinstating the GED program has helped enrollment, but noted a chronic absenteeism rate of 57.3%; board members questioned staffing differences compared with other alternative schools.

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Cascade Opportunity Center Principal Ms. Thompson told the board the center reinstated its GED program and that leaders believe the reinstatement has helped sustain enrollment. She said the center compares its staffing and outcomes with other stand-alone alternative schools in the state.

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