Serving 34 students in grades 10-12, New Market 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 is <50% (which is lower than the Washington state average of 51%). 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 34:1 is higher than the Washington state level of 16:1.
Minority enrollment is 32% 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: 10-12
- Enrollment: 34 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 34:1
- Minority Enrollment: 32%
- Graduation Rate: ≥50% (Btm 50% in WA)
- Math Proficiency: <50% (Top 1%)
- Reading Proficiency: ≥50% (Top 1%)
- Science Proficiency: <50% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
New Market High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Washington for:
Category
Attribute
Community Size
School Overview
New Market High School's student population of 34 students has declined by 38% over five school years.
The teacher population of 1 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 10-12
Total Students
34 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
1 teacher
Students by Grade
School Rankings
The diversity score of New Market 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.
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(16-17)<50%
51%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(16-17)≥50%
61%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
<50%
49%
Student : Teacher Ratio
34:1
16:1
American Indian
6%
1%
Asian
n/a
9%
Hispanic
17%
25%
Black
3%
5%
White
68%
50%
Hawaiian
n/a
1%
Two or more races
6%
9%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
≥50%
84%
Eligible for Free Lunch
50%
36%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (20-21)
4%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What schools are New Market High School often compared to?
New Market High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Special Services, Avanti High School, Oakland High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
<50% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 51% WA state average), while ≥50% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 61% WA state average).
What is the graduation rate of New Market High School?
The graduation rate of New Market High School is 50%, which is lower than the Washington state average of 84%.
How many students attend New Market High School?
34 students attend New Market High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
68% of New Market High School students are White, 17% of students are Hispanic, 6% of students are American Indian, 6% of students are Two or more races, and 3% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of New Market High School?
New Market High School has a student ration of 34:1, which is higher than the Washington state average of 16:1.
What grades does New Market High School offer ?
New Market High School offers enrollment in grades 10-12
What school district is New Market High School part of?
New Market High School is part of Tumwater School District.
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