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#2168 of 2,228 schools in WA
Hoquiam High School
High School · Hoquiam School District · Hoquiam, WA
A high school in Hoquiam, WA where students score 5 points below what's typical for similar communities.
501 W. Emerson, Hoquiam, WA 98550
- Math 11% vs WA 36% (2024)
- Reading 48% vs WA 56% (2024)
- 4/5 advanced STEM subjects
Academics
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Students at Hoquiam High School score 29% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 35%).
2024 SBA proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. WA average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 8 points since 2018, to 29% in 2024, across a 16-year record (2009–2024).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 35% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 65% (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 scoreFree/reduced lunch
67.4%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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Where Hoquiam 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 15Car-Dependent
- Bike 33Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High1,877/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Hoquiam), 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
$56,920
Median home value
$212,400
Median rent
$1,003/mo
College educated
19%
Homeownership
64.7%
Poverty rate
15.6%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 98550; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hoquiam Homelink SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 5.4 | K–12 | 2.2 mi | 86 | Compare → |
| Grays Harbor AcademyEnrollment path unverified | 3.2 | K–12 | 3.8 mi | 49 | Compare → |
| Harbor Junior/senior High SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 5.3 | 7–12 | 3.8 mi | 119 | Compare → |
| Harbor Open DoorsEnrollment path unverified | 5.8 | 10–12 | 3.8 mi | 50 | 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.
Hoquiam School District
- Schools in district
- 6
- Rank in district
- #6 of 6
- District spending per student
- $18,188NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 22.9%Census SAIPE · 2024
Hoquiam High School is listed in Hoquiam School District; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Hoquiam High School
Hoquiam High School is a public high school in Hoquiam, WA, part of Hoquiam School District, serving approximately 435 students in grades 9th-12th with a 17.4:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 3.3 out of 10 and ranks #2,168 of 2,228 schools in WA. State assessment records show 35% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 65% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Hoquiam High School
What grades does Hoquiam High School serve?
Hoquiam High School serves students in grades 9th through 12th.
How many students attend Hoquiam High School?
Hoquiam High School has an enrollment of approximately 435 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Hoquiam High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Hoquiam High School is 17.4:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Hoquiam High School rank in WA?
Hoquiam High School ranks #2,168 of 2,228 schools in WA.
What is Hoquiam High School's MySchoolScout rating?
Hoquiam High School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 3.3 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 Hoquiam High School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Hoquiam High School has 35% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 65% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Is Hoquiam High School a charter school?
No, Hoquiam High School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Hoquiam High School a Title I school?
No, Hoquiam High School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Hoquiam High School?
67.4% of students at Hoquiam 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
- 435
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 17.4:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 25
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Remote Town
- County
- Grays Harbor County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 43.9%
- Phone
- (360) 538-8210
- Area population (ZIP 98550)
- 12,274
- Area average commute
- 21.9 min
- Area median age
- 41.3
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 98550; 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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