Serving 906 students in grades 9-12, R A Long 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 33% (which is lower than the Washington state average of 50%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 64% (which is higher than the Washington state average of 61%).
The student:teacher ratio of 22:1 is higher than the Washington state level of 16:1.
Minority enrollment is 41% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Washington state average of 50% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 906 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 22:1
- Minority Enrollment: 41%
- Graduation Rate: ≥95% (Top 50% in WA)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 33% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 64% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WA Dept. of Education
School Overview
R A Long High School's student population of 906 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 42 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
906 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
42 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
R A Long 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 R A Long High School is 0.59, 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
#1302 out of 2052 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)33%
50%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)64%
61%
Student : Teacher Ratio
22:1
16:1
American Indian
2%
1%
Asian
3%
9%
Hispanic
25%
25%
Black
1%
5%
White
59%
50%
Hawaiian
2%
1%
Two or more races
8%
9%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
(18-19)≥95%
84%
Eligible for Free Lunch
55%
36%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
12%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is R A Long High School's ranking?
R A Long High School is ranked #1302 out of 2,052 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Washington.
What schools are R A Long High School often compared to?
R A Long High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Mark Morris High School, Kelso High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
33% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 50% WA state average), while 64% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 61% WA state average).
What is the graduation rate of R A Long High School?
The graduation rate of R A Long High School is 95%, which is higher than the Washington state average of 84%.
How many students attend R A Long High School?
906 students attend R A Long High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
59% of R A Long High School students are White, 25% of students are Hispanic, 8% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are Asian, 2% of students are American Indian, 2% of students are Hawaiian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of R A Long High School?
R A Long High School has a student ration of 22:1, which is higher than the Washington state average of 16:1.
What grades does R A Long High School offer ?
R A Long High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is R A Long High School part of?
R A Long High School is part of Longview School District.
In what neighborhood is R A Long High School located?
R A Long High School is located in the Olympic East neighborhood of Longview, WA. There are 5 other public schools located in Olympic East.
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