Serving 74 students in grades 9-12, Discovery High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Washington for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is ≤20% (which is lower than the Washington state average of 50%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is <50% (which is lower than the Washington state average of 61%).
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 is lower than the Washington state level of 16:1.
Minority enrollment is 34% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Washington state average of 50% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024)
- School Type: Alternative school
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 74 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
- Minority Enrollment: 34%
- Graduation Rate: 55-59% (Top 50% in WA)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: ≤20% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: <50% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Discovery High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Washington for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Community Size
Student Attention
School Overview
Discovery High School's student population of 74 students has declined by 45% over five school years.
The teacher population of 6 teachers has grown by 20% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
74 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
6 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Discovery High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 2,052 schools in Washington (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Discovery High School is 0.51, 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.
Overall Testing Rank
#1784 out of 2052 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)≤20%
50%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)<50%
61%
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
16:1
American Indian
2%
1%
Asian
n/a
9%
Hispanic
24%
25%
Black
n/a
5%
White
66%
50%
Hawaiian
4%
1%
Two or more races
4%
9%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
(18-19)55-59%
84%
Eligible for Free Lunch
70%
36%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Discovery High School's ranking?
Discovery High School is ranked #1784 out of 2,052 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Washington.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≤20% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 50% WA state average), while <50% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 61% WA state average).
What is the graduation rate of Discovery High School?
The graduation rate of Discovery High School is 55-59%, which is lower than the Washington state average of 84%.
How many students attend Discovery High School?
74 students attend Discovery High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
66% of Discovery High School students are White, 24% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Hawaiian, 4% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Discovery High School?
Discovery High School has a student ration of 12:1, which is lower than the Washington state average of 16:1.
What grades does Discovery High School offer ?
Discovery High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Discovery High School part of?
Discovery High School is part of Longview School District.
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