Davis High School
Rank
: 3/
Bottom 50%10
Tel:
(509) 573-2500
Davis High School serves 2,410 students in grades 9-12.
Davis High School placed in the bottom 50% of all schools in Washington for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%) for the 2017-18 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 22% (which is lower than the Washington state average of 51%) for the 2017-18 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 59% (which is lower than the Washington state average of 61%) for the 2017-18 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 22:1 is higher than the Washington state level of 18:1.
Minority enrollment is 89% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Washington state average of 46% (majority Hispanic).
Top Placements
Davis High School places among the top 20% of public schools in Washington for:
- Category Attribute
- Percent Eligible For Free Lunch Largest percent of students eligible for free lunch (Top 20%)
School Overview
Davis High School's student population of 2,410 students has grown by 11% over five school years.
The teacher population of 109 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades 9-12 |
| Total Students | 2,410 students |
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| Total Classroom Teachers | 109 teachers |
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School Comparison
Davis High School is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 2,039 schools in Washington (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2017-18 school year.
The diversity score of Davis High School is 0.28, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.64. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2017-2018 School Year Data | This School | State Level (WA) |
Overall Testing Rank | #1533 out of 2039 schools (Bottom 50%) | |
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Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 22% | 51% |
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 59% | 61% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 22:1 | 18:1 |
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| American Indian | n/a | 2% |
| Asian | 1% | 8% |
| Hispanic | 84% | 23% |
| Black | 1% | 4% |
| White | 11% | 54% |
| Hawaiian | n/a | 1% |
| Two or more races | 3% | 8% |
| All Ethnic Groups |
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Diversity Score | 0.28 | 0.64 |
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Graduation Rate | 92% | 88% |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 68% | 36% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch (14-15) | 7% | 7% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Yakima School District | |
Source: 2017-2018 (latest school year available) NCES, WA Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
The nearest high school, middle school and elementary school to Davis High School is Yakima Online (0.3 miles away)
Show me:
- School (Math and Reading Proficiency) Location Miles Grades Students
- Yakima Yakima Online Alternative School
Magnet School
Math: 21-39% | Reading: 60-79%Rank:5/Bottom 50% Grades: 6-12 | 75 students10
0.3 miles
104 N 4th Ave
Yakima, WA 98902
(509) 573-5580 0.3 6-12 75 - Yakima Mckinley Elementary School Math: 33% | Reading: 38%Rank:2/Bottom 50% Grades: K-5 | 454 students10
0.6 miles
621 S 13th Ave
Yakima, WA 98902
(509) 573-1400 0.6 K-5 454 - Yakima Yakima Adult Jail Grades: 7-12
0.6 miles
111 North Front Street
Yakima, WA 98902
(509) 573-5581 0.6 7-12 n/a - Yakima Yakima Satellite Alternative Programs Alternative School Grades: 8-12 | 22 students
0.6 miles
1120 S. 18th St.
Yakima, WA 98902
(509) 573-5580 0.6 8-12 22 - Yakima Roosevelt Elementary School Math: 49% | Reading: 56%Rank:5/Bottom 50% Grades: K-5 | 524 students10
0.7 miles
120 N 16th Ave
Yakima, WA 98902
(509) 573-1700 0.7 K-5 524
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