Excelsior High School (Closed 2018)

Serving 55 students in grades 9-12, Excelsior High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Washington for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was <50% (which was higher than the Washington state average of 49%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was <50% (which was lower than the Washington state average of 61%).
Minority enrollment was 18% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which was lower than the Washington state average of 53% (majority Hispanic).

School Overview

School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
55 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
1 teacher

School Rankings

This School
State Level (WA)
(14-15)
<50%
49%
(16-17)
<50%
61%
Student-Teacher Ratio
n/a
17:1
American Indian
2%
1%
Asian
n/a
9%
Hispanic
9%
27%
Black
2%
5%
White
82%
47%
Hawaiian
n/a
2%
Two or more races
5%
9%
All Ethnic Groups
0.32
(15-16)
20-29%
81%
Eligible for Free Lunch
60%
39%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
9%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WA Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
<50% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 49% WA state average), while <50% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 61% WA state average).
What is the graduation rate of Excelsior High School?
The graduation rate of Excelsior High School is 20-29%, which is lower than the Washington state average of 81%.
How many students attend Excelsior High School?
55 students attend Excelsior High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
82% of Excelsior High School students are White, 9% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are American Indian, and 2% of students are Black.
What grades does Excelsior High School offer ?
Excelsior High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Excelsior High School part of?
Excelsior High School is part of Washougal School District.

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