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#1828 of 2,228 schools in WA

Battle Ground High School

High School · Battle Ground School District · Battle Ground, WA

A high school in Battle Ground, WA where students score 6 points below what's typical for similar communities.

PO Box 200, Battle Ground, WA 98604

  • Math 30% vs WA 36% (2024)
  • Reading 66% vs WA 56% (2024)
  • 5/5 advanced STEM subjects

Academics

Full Profile · 4/4 metrics
Student Progress5.6Average25%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data13
Annual Change-1.74 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2024
TrendDeclining
Academics6.4Average25%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency29.9% (2024 SBA)
Reading/ELA Proficiency65.8% (2024 SBA)
Math vs. State Avg-1.6 pts
Reading vs. State Avg+4.6 pts
Overall Proficiency48% (2024 SBA, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)53% (model expectation from 2024 SBA)
vs. Expected-5.6 pts
Adjusted Percentile48th
College Readiness2.7Needs Improvement30%
Graduation rates, AP course participation, and IB availability.
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AP Participation6.7%
IB ProgramNo
Resources & Environment4.4Below Average20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio19:1
District spending per student$16,420
Chronic Absenteeism37.3%

Students at Battle Ground High School score 48% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 53%).

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2024 SBA proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. WA average.

Math Proficiency30%(2024 SBA)
School
State
36%(2024 SBA)
ELA Proficiency66%(2024 SBA)
School
State
56%(2024 SBA)

Trend

↓ Declining

Proficiency has fallen 20 points since 2018, to 48% in 2024, across a 16-year record (2009–2024).

Show all 13 years
2009
Math
49%
ELA
80%
2010
Math
77%
ELA
82%
2011
Math
77%
ELA
87%
2012
Math
83%
ELA
88%
2013
Math
84%
ELA
87%
2014
Math
32%
ELA
52%
2015
Math
37%
ELA
87%
2016
Math
44%
ELA
85%
2017
Math
47%
ELA
72%
2018
Math
57%
ELA
78%
2019
Math
57%
ELA
78%
2022
ELA
75%
2024
Math
30%
ELA
66%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 54% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 77% (multi-year average, 2009-2024)

Based on 29 test records from WA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).

Equity & diversity

Shown separately, not included in the overall score

Free/reduced lunch

36.7%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

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The neighborhood

Where Battle Ground High School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.

Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries. Open the Portland map →

Getting around & local context

  • Walk 67Somewhat Walkable
  • Bike 65Bikeable
  • City Safety: Elevated1,119/100K

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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Battle Ground), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details

Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.

Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)

Median income

$108,616

Median home value

$543,500

Median rent

$1,492/mo

College educated

28.2%

Homeownership

81.3%

Poverty rate

5.6%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 98604; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Programs & Offerings

AP/IB Programs3AP courses offered
6.7% participation·State avg: 2.8 AP courses·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Athletics23sports offered
10 boys'·13 girls'·43 teams (incl. JV)·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Advanced STEM Courses5of 5 advanced subjects offered
Algebra II, Advanced Math, Calculus, Chemistry, Physics·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Gifted & Talented ProgramAvailable
This school offers a gifted and talented program for qualifying students.·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available

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Homelink RiverEnrollment path unverified4.0K–121.0 mi921Compare →
Firm Foundation Christian SchoolPrivate · tuition5.3privatePK–121.5 mi391Compare →
Prairie High SchoolEnrollment path unverified4.29–12Not available1,531Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.

Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.

Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.

Battle Ground School District

Schools in district
22
Rank in district
#16 of 20
District spending per student
$16,420NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
6.2%Census SAIPE · 2024

Battle Ground High School is listed in Battle Ground School District; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Battle Ground High School

Battle Ground High School is a public high school in Battle Ground, WA, part of Battle Ground School District, serving approximately 1,752 students in grades 9th-12th with a 19:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 4.7 out of 10 and ranks #1,828 of 2,228 schools in WA. State assessment records show 54% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 77% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Battle Ground High School

What grades does Battle Ground High School serve?

Battle Ground High School serves students in grades 9th through 12th.

How many students attend Battle Ground High School?

Battle Ground High School has an enrollment of approximately 1,752 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Battle Ground High School?

The student-teacher ratio at Battle Ground High School is 19:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Battle Ground High School rank in WA?

Battle Ground High School ranks #1,828 of 2,228 schools in WA.

What is Battle Ground High School's MySchoolScout rating?

Battle Ground High School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.7 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.

What are the test scores at Battle Ground High School?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Battle Ground High School has 54% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 77% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).

Is Battle Ground High School a charter school?

No, Battle Ground High School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is Battle Ground High School a Title I school?

No, Battle Ground High School is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Battle Ground High School?

36.7% of students at Battle Ground High School qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.

School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)

Grades
9th – 12th
Enrollment
1,752
Student-Teacher Ratio
19:1
Teachers (FTE)
92
Type
regular
Setting
Large Suburb
County
Clark County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
37.3%
Area population (ZIP 98604)
38,550
Area average commute
30.3 min
Area median age
39.4
About this school's data

Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.

School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
  • Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
MySchoolScout rating and rank
MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
  • Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
  • Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
Math proficiency
State department of education · 2024 SBA · Low confidence
  • Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
Reading/ELA proficiency
State department of education · 2024 SBA · Low confidence
  • Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
Student progress (growth)
NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
  • Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
  • Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
  • Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 98604; this does not measure the attendance area.
Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.

Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2024; directory SY 2023–24

About our data · How we calculate scores

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