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#1766 of 2,228 schools in WA

Hockinson High School

High School · Hockinson School District · Brush Prairie, WA

A high school in Brush Prairie, WA serving grades 9th – 12th.

16819 NE 159 ST, Brush Prairie, WA 98606

  • Math 47% vs WA 36% (2024)
  • Reading 76% vs WA 56% (2024)
  • 4/5 advanced STEM subjects

Academics

Full Profile · 4/4 metrics
Student Progress5.4Average25%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data13
Annual Change-1.81 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2024
TrendDeclining
Academics7.8Very Good25%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency47% (2024 SBA)
Reading/ELA Proficiency76.2% (2024 SBA)
Math vs. State Avg+15.5 pts
Reading vs. State Avg+15 pts
Overall Proficiency62% (2024 SBA, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)62% (model expectation from 2024 SBA)
vs. Expected-0.4 pts
Adjusted Percentile68th
College Readiness3.3Needs Improvement30%
Graduation rates, AP course participation, and IB availability.
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AP Participation11.6%
IB ProgramNo
Resources & Environment3.0Needs Improvement20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio22.7:1
District spending per student$14,944
Chronic Absenteeism29.4%

Students at Hockinson High School score 62% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 62%).

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2024 SBA proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. WA average.

Math Proficiency47%(2024 SBA)
School
State
36%(2024 SBA)
ELA Proficiency76%(2024 SBA)
School
State
56%(2024 SBA)

Trend

→ Steady

Proficiency is down 13 points across the 16-year record (2009–2024) and has held near 62% recently.

Show all 13 years
2009
Math
57%
ELA
92%
2010
Math
77%
ELA
92%
2011
Math
87%
ELA
92%
2012
Math
92%
ELA
92%
2013
Math
87%
ELA
92%
2014
Math
32%
ELA
67%
2015
Math
22%
ELA
98%
2016
Math
77%
ELA
87%
2017
Math
42%
ELA
82%
2018
Math
47%
ELA
82%
2019
Math
47%
ELA
82%
2022
ELA
82%
2024
Math
47%
ELA
76%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 59% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 85% (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

22.8%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

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The neighborhood

Where Hockinson 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 9Car-Dependent
  • Bike 43Somewhat Bikeable
  • County Safety: Average509/100K

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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · county context, not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details

Source period: 2024. A newer release may be available.

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

Median income

$118,026

Median home value

$676,600

Median rent

$1,585/mo

College educated

38.5%

Homeownership

87.2%

Poverty rate

3.6%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 98606; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Programs & Offerings

AP/IB Programs4AP courses offered
11.6% participation·State avg: 2.8 AP courses·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Athletics15sports offered
7 boys'·8 girls'·35 teams (incl. JV)·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Advanced STEM Courses4of 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

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
Open Doors Battle GroundEnrollment path unverified6.09–122.9 mi36Compare →
Summit View High SchoolEnrollment path unverified4.39–122.9 mi253Compare →
Homelink RiverEnrollment path unverified4.0K–123.0 mi921Compare →
Preschool Infant OtherEnrollment path unverified5.9PK–123.0 mi30Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

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

Hockinson School District

Schools in district
3
Rank in district
#3 of 3
District spending per student
$14,944NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
5.2%Census SAIPE · 2024

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

About Hockinson High School

Hockinson High School is a public high school in Brush Prairie, WA, part of Hockinson School District, serving approximately 681 students in grades 9th-12th with a 22.7:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 4.9 out of 10 and ranks #1,766 of 2,228 schools in WA. State assessment records show 59% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 85% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Hockinson High School

What grades does Hockinson High School serve?

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

How many students attend Hockinson High School?

Hockinson High School has an enrollment of approximately 681 students.

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

The student-teacher ratio at Hockinson High School is 22.7:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Hockinson High School rank in WA?

Hockinson High School ranks #1,766 of 2,228 schools in WA.

What is Hockinson High School's MySchoolScout rating?

Hockinson High School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.9 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 Hockinson High School?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Hockinson High School has 59% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 85% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).

Is Hockinson High School a charter school?

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

Is Hockinson High School a Title I school?

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

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

22.8% of students at Hockinson 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
681
Student-Teacher Ratio
22.7:1
Teachers (FTE)
30
Type
regular
Setting
Fringe Rural
County
Clark County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
29.4%
Area population (ZIP 98606)
9,431
Area average commute
26.6 min
Area median age
47.3
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 98606; 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

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