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#368 of 2,228 schools in WA

Top 17% in state

Northport High School

High School · Northport School District · Northport, WA

A high school in Northport, WA where students score 33 points above what's typical for similar communities.

PO Box 1280, Northport, WA 99157

  • Math 56% vs WA 36% (2024)
  • Reading 78% vs WA 56% (2024)
  • 2/5 advanced STEM subjects

Academics

Full Profile · 4/4 metrics
Student Progress8.3Excellent25%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data13
Annual Change-0.84 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2024
TrendStable
Academics9.5Excellent25%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency55.6% (2024 SBA)
Reading/ELA Proficiency77.8% (2024 SBA)
Math vs. State Avg+24.1 pts
Reading vs. State Avg+16.6 pts
Overall Proficiency67% (2024 SBA, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)33% (model expectation from 2024 SBA)
vs. Expected+33.3 pts
Adjusted Percentile92th
College Readiness6.8Average30%
Graduation rates, AP course participation, and IB availability.
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IB ProgramNo
Resources & Environment8.5Excellent20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio7:1
District spending per student$18,495
Chronic Absenteeism51%

Students at Northport High School score 67% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 33%).

How we calculate scores →

2024 SBA proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. WA average.

Math Proficiency56%(2024 SBA)
School
State
36%(2024 SBA)
ELA Proficiency78%(2024 SBA)
School
State
56%(2024 SBA)

Trend

↑ Improving

Proficiency has improved 17 points since 2018, reaching 67% in 2024, across a 16-year record (2009–2024).

Show all 13 years
2009
Math
25%
ELA
75%
2010
Math
70%
ELA
90%
2011
Math
75%
ELA
75%
2012
Math
75%
ELA
75%
2013
Math
75%
ELA
75%
2014
Math
25%
ELA
25%
2015
ELA
75%
2016
Math
30%
ELA
75%
2017
Math
25%
ELA
75%
2018
Math
25%
ELA
75%
2019
Math
25%
ELA
75%
2022
ELA
75%
2024
Math
56%
ELA
78%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 47% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 73% (multi-year average, 2009-2024)

Based on 28 test records from WA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).

Equity & diversity

Shown separately, not included in the overall score

Free/reduced lunch

69.4%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

How we rate schools

A clear 1–10 score built from public data — growth, academics, and learning environment. No hidden criteria, no pay-to-play.

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The neighborhood

Where Northport 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 27Car-Dependent
  • Bike 6Somewhat Bikeable
  • County Safety: Average649/100K

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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

$44,969

Median home value

$190,300

Median rent

$714/mo

College educated

21.9%

Homeownership

70.8%

Poverty rate

8%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 99157; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Programs & Offerings

Advanced STEM Courses2of 5 advanced subjects offered
Algebra II, Advanced Math, Calculus, Chemistry, Physics·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

1 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
Northport Homelink ProgramEnrollment path unverifiedNot ratedK–120.0 mi24Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

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

Northport School District

Schools in district
3
Rank in district
#2 of 2
District spending per student
$18,495NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
26.2%Census SAIPE · 2024

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

About Northport High School

Northport High School is a public high school in Northport, WA, part of Northport School District, serving approximately 49 students in grades 9th-12th with a 7:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 8.2 out of 10 and ranks #368 of 2,228 schools in WA. State assessment records show 47% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 73% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Northport High School

What grades does Northport High School serve?

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

How many students attend Northport High School?

Northport High School has an enrollment of approximately 49 students.

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

The student-teacher ratio at Northport High School is 7:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Northport High School rank in WA?

Northport High School ranks #368 of 2,228 schools in WA.

What is Northport High School's MySchoolScout rating?

Northport High School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.2 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 Northport High School?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Northport High School has 47% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 73% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).

Is Northport High School a charter school?

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

Is Northport High School a Title I school?

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

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

69.4% of students at Northport 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
49
Student-Teacher Ratio
7:1
Teachers (FTE)
7
Type
regular
Setting
Remote Rural
County
Stevens County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
51.0%
Area population (ZIP 99157)
719
Area average commute
26.6 min
Area median age
46.9
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 99157; 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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