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#667 of 2,228 schools in WA

Top 30% in state

Discovery High School

High School · Camas School District · Camas, WA

A Camas School District high school serving grades 9th – 12th.

5125 NW Nan Henriksen Way, Camas, WA 98607

  • Math 54% vs WA 36% (2024)
  • Reading 83% vs WA 56% (2024)
  • 3/5 advanced STEM subjects

Academics

Full Profile · 4/4 metrics
Student Progress10.0Excellent25%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data2
Annual Change+4.4 pts/yr
Data Period2022–2024
TrendImproving
Academics8.5Excellent25%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency53.5% (2024 SBA)
Reading/ELA Proficiency83.3% (2024 SBA)
Math vs. State Avg+22 pts
Reading vs. State Avg+22.1 pts
Overall Proficiency68% (2024 SBA, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)66% (model expectation from 2024 SBA)
vs. Expected+2.6 pts
Adjusted Percentile77th
College Readiness3.9Needs Improvement30%
Graduation rates, AP course participation, and IB availability.
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AP Participation16%
IB ProgramNo
Resources & Environment7.3Very Good20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio16.5:1
District spending per student$15,465
Chronic Absenteeism23.2%

Students at Discovery High School score 68% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 66%).

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2024 SBA proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. WA average.

Math Proficiency54%(2024 SBA)
School
State
36%(2024 SBA)
ELA Proficiency83%(2024 SBA)
School
State
56%(2024 SBA)

Trend

↓ Declining

Proficiency has fallen 6 points since 2022, to 68% in 2024, across a 3-year record (2022–2024).

Show all 2 years by subject
2022
ELA
75%
2024
Math
54%
ELA
83%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 54% (2024 SBA) · reading/ELA 80% (multi-year average, 2022-2024)

Based on 7 test records from WA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).

Equity & diversity

Shown separately, not included in the overall score

Free/reduced lunch

16.6%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

How we rate schools

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The neighborhood

Where Discovery 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 14Car-Dependent
  • Bike 41Somewhat Bikeable
  • City Safety: Elevated785/100K

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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Camas), 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

$132,234

Median home value

$648,700

Median rent

$1,854/mo

College educated

52.8%

Homeownership

78%

Poverty rate

5.6%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 98607; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Programs & Offerings

AP/IB Programs2AP courses offered
16% participation·State avg: 2.8 AP courses·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Advanced STEM Courses3of 5 advanced subjects offered
Algebra II, Advanced Math, Calculus, Chemistry, Physics·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
Union High SchoolEnrollment path unverified5.89–122.1 mi1,987Compare →
Camas Connect AcademyEnrollment path unverified2.8K–122.9 mi146Compare →
Camas School District Open DoorsEnrollment path unverifiedNot rated9–122.9 mi2Compare →
Hayes Freedom High SchoolEnrollment path unverified5.49–122.9 mi159Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

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

Camas School District

Schools in district
16
Rank in district
#10 of 15
District spending per student
$15,465NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
3.7%Census SAIPE · 2024

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

About Discovery High School

Discovery High School is a public high school in Camas, WA, part of Camas School District, serving approximately 181 students in grades 9th-12th with a 16.5:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.3 out of 10 and ranks #667 of 2,228 schools in WA. State assessment records show 54% math proficiency (2024 SBA) and 80% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2022-2024).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Discovery High School

What grades does Discovery High School serve?

Discovery High School serves students in grades 9th through 12th.

How many students attend Discovery High School?

Discovery High School has an enrollment of approximately 181 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Discovery High School?

The student-teacher ratio at Discovery High School is 16.5:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Discovery High School rank in WA?

Discovery High School ranks #667 of 2,228 schools in WA.

What is Discovery High School's MySchoolScout rating?

Discovery High School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.3 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 Discovery High School?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Discovery High School has 54% math proficiency (2024 SBA) and 80% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2022-2024).

Is Discovery High School a charter school?

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

Is Discovery High School a Title I school?

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

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

16.6% of students at Discovery 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
181
Student-Teacher Ratio
16.5:1
Teachers (FTE)
11
Type
regular
Setting
Large Suburb
County
Clark County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
23.2%
Area population (ZIP 98607)
35,661
Area average commute
24.7 min
Area median age
40.6
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 98607; 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 2024 SBA, multi-year average, 2022-2024; directory SY 2023–24

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