R. A. Long High School is the oldest high school serving the city of Longview, Washington. A part of Longview Public Schools, it was erected in 1927, three years after the city of Longview was incorporated. The total student enrollment at the end of the 2015–2016 school year was 890.
Serving 897 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 21% (which is lower than the Washington state average of 41%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 51% (which is lower than the Washington state average of 53%).
The student:teacher ratio of 20:1 is higher than the Washington state level of 16:1.
Minority enrollment is 39% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Washington state average of 52% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 897 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 20:1
- Minority Enrollment: 39%
- Graduation Rate: 90-94% (Top 20% in WA)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 21% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 51% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 45-49% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
R A Long High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Washington for:
Category
Attribute
Graduation Rate
School Overview
R A Long High School's student population of 897 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 44 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
897 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
44 teachers
Year Founded
1927
Colors
Black, Red
School Calendar
First Day of School
Wed. Aug 27, 2025
Last Day of School
Sat. Jun 13, 2026
School Motto
Respect – Achieve – Lead
School Rankings
R A Long High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 2,088 schools in Washington (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of R A Long High School is 0.56, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.69. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1470 out of 2088 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
21%
41%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
51%
53%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
45-49%
49%
Student : Teacher Ratio
20:1
16:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
3%
9%
Hispanic
26%
26%
Black
2%
5%
White
61%
48%
Hawaiian
1%
2%
Two or more races
6%
9%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
90-94%
84%
Eligible for Free Lunch
66%
49%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
10%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WA Dept. of Education
School Notes
- School Mascot: Lumberjacks And Lumberjills
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is R A Long High School's ranking?
R A Long High School is ranked #1470 out of 2,088 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?
21% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 41% WA state average), while 51% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 53% WA state average).
What is the graduation rate of R A Long High School?
The graduation rate of R A Long High School is 90-94%, which is higher than the Washington state average of 84%.
How many students attend R A Long High School?
897 students attend R A Long High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
61% of R A Long High School students are White, 26% of students are Hispanic, 6% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are Asian, 2% of students are Black, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of R A Long High School?
R A Long High School has a student ration of 20:1, 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 (No virtual instruction).
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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