Serving 108 students in grades 9-12, New Start 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 <50% (which is equal to 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 14:1 is lower than the Washington state level of 16:1.
Minority enrollment is 84% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Washington state average of 50% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024)
- School Type: Alternative school
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 108 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 84%
- Graduation Rate: 30-39% (Top 50% in WA)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: <50% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: <50% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
New Start ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Washington for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Community Size
School Overview
New Start's student population of 108 students has grown by 21% over five school years.
The teacher population of 8 teachers has declined by 33% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
108 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
8 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
New Start 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 New Start is 0.71, which is more 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
#1264 out of 2052 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)<50%
50%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)<50%
61%
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
16:1
American Indian
3%
1%
Asian
9%
9%
Hispanic
50%
25%
Black
10%
5%
White
16%
50%
Hawaiian
7%
1%
Two or more races
5%
9%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
(18-19)30-39%
84%
Eligible for Free Lunch
70%
36%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
10%
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 New Start's ranking?
New Start is ranked #1264 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?
<50% 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 New Start?
The graduation rate of New Start is 30-39%, which is lower than the Washington state average of 84%.
How many students attend New Start?
108 students attend New Start.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
50% of New Start students are Hispanic, 16% of students are White, 10% of students are Black, 9% of students are Asian, 7% of students are Hawaiian, 5% of students are Two or more races, and 3% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of New Start?
New Start has a student ration of 14:1, which is lower than the Washington state average of 16:1.
What grades does New Start offer ?
New Start offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is New Start part of?
New Start is part of Highline School District.
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