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#1330 of 2,228 schools in WA
Discovery High School
High School · Longview School District · Longview, WA
A Longview School District high school where students score 8 points below what's typical for similar communities.
2742 Harding Blvd, Longview, WA 98632
- Math 10% proficient (2019)
- Reading 24% vs WA 56% (2024)
- 13.8:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Discovery High School score 17% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 24%).
2024 SBA proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. WA average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 12-year record (2013–2024), then recovered 6 points since 2018, reaching 24% in 2024.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 13% (multi-year average, 2013-2019) · reading/ELA 46% (multi-year average, 2013-2024)
Based on 19 test records from WA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
84.1%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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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.
Getting around & local context
- Walk 28Car-Dependent
- Transit 24Minimal Transit
- Bike 40Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High3,410/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Longview), 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
$64,705
Median home value
$355,200
Median rent
$1,142/mo
College educated
16%
Homeownership
58.8%
Poverty rate
14.4%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 98632; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Discovery High School-achieveEnrollment path unverified | 7.5 | 9–12 | 0.0 mi | 83 | Compare → |
| Longview Virtual AcademyEnrollment path unverified | 3.0 | 6–12 | 0.0 mi | 90 | Compare → |
| R a Long High SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 4.4 | 9–12 | 0.1 mi | 897 | Compare → |
| Mark Morris High SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 3.4 | 9–12 | 1.1 mi | 923 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Longview School District
- Schools in district
- 17
- Rank in district
- #10 of 17
- District spending per student
- $17,280NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 15.3%Census SAIPE · 2024
Discovery High School is listed in Longview 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 Longview, WA, part of Longview School District, serving approximately 69 students in grades 9th-12th with a 13.8:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.9 out of 10 and ranks #1,330 of 2,228 schools in WA. State assessment records show 13% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2013-2019) and 46% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2013-2024).
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 69 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Discovery High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Discovery High School is 13.8:1. 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 #1,330 of 2,228 schools in WA.
What is Discovery High School's MySchoolScout rating?
Discovery High School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.9 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 13% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2013-2019) and 46% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2013-2024).
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?
84.1% 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
- 69
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 13.8:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 5
- Type
- alternative
- Setting
- Small City
- County
- Cowlitz County
- Phone
- (360) 414-2920
- Area population (ZIP 98632)
- 50,845
- Area average commute
- 25.7 min
- Area median age
- 39.8
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 · 2019 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2019 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- 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 98632; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2013-2019, multi-year average, 2013-2024; directory SY 2023–24
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