Cowlitz Prairie Academy

130 N. 5th Street
Toledo, WA 98591
(School attendance zone shown in map)
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Top 50%
Serving 50 students in grades 7-12, Cowlitz Prairie Academy ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Washington for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is <50% (which is higher than the Washington state average of 40%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is <50% (which is lower than the Washington state average of 53%).
The student:teacher ratio of 25:1 is higher than the Washington state level of 16:1.
Minority enrollment is 18% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is lower than the Washington state average of 51% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: 7-12
  • Enrollment: 50 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 25:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 18%
  • : 60-79% (Btm 50% in WA)
  • : Top 50%
  • : <50% (Top 30%)
  • : <50% (Btm 50%)
  • : <50% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WA Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Cowlitz Prairie Academy ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Washington for:

School Overview

Cowlitz Prairie Academy's student population of 50 students has grown by 28% over five school years.
The teacher population of 2 teachers has declined by 33% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 7-12
Total Students
50 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
2 teachers
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School Rankings

Cowlitz Prairie Academy ranks within the top 50% of all 2,113 schools in Washington (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Cowlitz Prairie Academy is 0.31, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.68. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (WA)
#850 out of 2113 schools
(Top 50%)
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<50%
40%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Cowlitz Prairie Academy and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in Washington by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
<50%
53%
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<50%
49%
Student : Teacher Ratio
25:1
16:1
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American Indian
4%
1%
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Asian
n/a
9%
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Hispanic
2%
26%
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Black
n/a
5%
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White
82%
49%
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Hawaiian
n/a
1%
Two or more races
12%
9%
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All Ethnic Groups
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0.31
This chart displays the diversity score of Cowlitz Prairie Academy and the public school average diversity score of Washington by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
60-79%
84%
This chart displays graduation rate of Cowlitz Prairie Academy and public school graduation rate of Washington by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Eligible for Free Lunch
48%
41%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
8%
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School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WA Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Cowlitz Prairie Academy's ranking?
Cowlitz Prairie Academy is ranked #850 out of 2,113 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Washington.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
<50% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 40% WA state average), while <50% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 53% WA state average).
What is the graduation rate of Cowlitz Prairie Academy?
The graduation rate of Cowlitz Prairie Academy is 60-79%, which is lower than the Washington state average of 84%.
How many students attend Cowlitz Prairie Academy?
50 students attend Cowlitz Prairie Academy.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
82% of Cowlitz Prairie Academy students are White, 12% of students are Two or more races, 4% of students are American Indian, and 2% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Cowlitz Prairie Academy?
Cowlitz Prairie Academy has a student ration of 25:1, which is higher than the Washington state average of 16:1.
What grades does Cowlitz Prairie Academy offer ?
Cowlitz Prairie Academy offers enrollment in grades 7-12
What school district is Cowlitz Prairie Academy part of?
Cowlitz Prairie Academy is part of Toledo School District.

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: 7-12
  • Enrollment: 50 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 25:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 18%
  • : 60-79% (Btm 50%)
  • : Top 50%
  • : <50% (Top 30%)
  • : <50% (Btm 50%)
  • : <50% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WA Dept. of Education

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