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#2197 of 2,228 schools in WA
Legacy High School
High School · Kennewick School District · Kennewick, WA
A Kennewick School District high school where students score 34 points below what's typical for similar communities.
4624 W 10th Ave, Kennewick, WA 99338
- Math 5% proficient (2019)
- Reading 18% vs WA 56% (2024)
- 1/5 advanced STEM subjects
Academics
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Students at Legacy High School score 11% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 45%).
2024 SBA proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. WA average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 12 points across the 16-year record (2009–2024) and has held near 18% recently.
Show all 13 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 13% (multi-year average, 2009-2019) · reading/ELA 41% (multi-year average, 2009-2024)
Based on 25 test records from WA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
50.8%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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Where Legacy 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 20Car-Dependent
- Transit 34Some Transit
- Bike 33Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High3,832/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Kennewick), 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
$116,002
Median home value
$526,700
Median rent
$1,474/mo
College educated
42.4%
Homeownership
83.7%
Poverty rate
8.2%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 99338; 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Endeavor High SchoolEnrollment path unverified | Not rated | 9–12 | 0.0 mi | 136 | Compare → |
| Mid-columbia Parent PartnershipEnrollment path unverified | 4.5 | K–12 | 1.0 mi | 465 | Compare → |
| Kamiakin High SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 6.0 | 9–12 | 1.2 mi | 1,950 | Compare → |
| Southridge High SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 4.1 | 9–12 | 1.5 mi | 1,643 | 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.
Kennewick School District
- Schools in district
- 33
- Rank in district
- #29 of 29
- District spending per student
- $15,202NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 11.8%Census SAIPE · 2024
Legacy High School is listed in Kennewick School District; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Legacy High School
Legacy High School is a public high school in Kennewick, WA, part of Kennewick School District, serving approximately 238 students in grades 6th-12th with a 29.8:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 3.0 out of 10 and ranks #2,197 of 2,228 schools in WA. State assessment records show 13% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2019) and 41% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Legacy High School
What grades does Legacy High School serve?
Legacy High School serves students in grades 6th through 12th.
How many students attend Legacy High School?
Legacy High School has an enrollment of approximately 238 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Legacy High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Legacy High School is 29.8:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Legacy High School rank in WA?
Legacy High School ranks #2,197 of 2,228 schools in WA.
What is Legacy High School's MySchoolScout rating?
Legacy High School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 3.0 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 Legacy High School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Legacy High School has 13% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2019) and 41% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Is Legacy High School a charter school?
No, Legacy High School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Legacy High School a Title I school?
No, Legacy High School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Legacy High School?
50.8% of students at Legacy 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
- 6th – 12th
- Enrollment
- 238
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 29.8:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 8
- Type
- alternative
- Setting
- Small City
- County
- Benton County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 70.2%
- Phone
- (509) 222-6552
- Area population (ZIP 99338)
- 19,235
- Area average commute
- 21.2 min
- Area median age
- 39.2
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 99338; 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, 2009-2019, multi-year average, 2009-2024; directory SY 2023–24
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