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#1970 of 2,228 schools in WA

Quincy High School

High School · Quincy School District · Quincy, WA

A high school in Quincy, WA where students score 7 points above what's typical for similar communities.

403 Jackrabbit Street NE, Quincy, WA 98844

  • Math 14% vs WA 36% (2024)
  • Reading 54% vs WA 56% (2024)
  • 5/5 advanced STEM subjects

Academics

Full Profile · 4/4 metrics
Student Progress3.2Needs Improvement25%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data13
Annual Change-2.48 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2024
TrendDeclining
Academics6.5Average25%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency14.2% (2024 SBA)
Reading/ELA Proficiency54.3% (2024 SBA)
Math vs. State Avg-17.3 pts
Reading vs. State Avg-6.9 pts
Overall Proficiency34% (2024 SBA, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)28% (model expectation from 2024 SBA)
vs. Expected+6.6 pts
Adjusted Percentile49th
College Readiness3.6Needs Improvement30%
Graduation rates, AP course participation, and IB availability.
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AP Participation13.2%
IB ProgramNo
Resources & Environment3.8Needs Improvement20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio19.1:1
District spending per student$19,223
Chronic Absenteeism51.9%

Students at Quincy High School score 34% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 28%).

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2024 SBA proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. WA average.

Math Proficiency14%(2024 SBA)
School
State
36%(2024 SBA)
ELA Proficiency54%(2024 SBA)
School
State
56%(2024 SBA)

Trend

→ Steady

Proficiency is down 20 points across the 16-year record (2009–2024) and has held near 34% recently.

Show all 13 years
2009
Math
37%
ELA
72%
2010
Math
57%
ELA
72%
2011
Math
57%
ELA
67%
2012
Math
68%
ELA
69%
2013
Math
67%
ELA
72%
2014
Math
12%
ELA
17%
2015
Math
12%
ELA
52%
2016
Math
17%
ELA
47%
2017
Math
18%
ELA
53%
2018
Math
17%
ELA
57%
2019
Math
17%
ELA
57%
2022
ELA
46%
2024
Math
14%
ELA
54%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 31% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 56% (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

78.8%

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 Quincy 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 6Car-Dependent
  • Bike 26Somewhat Bikeable
  • City Safety: High3,880/100K

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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Quincy), 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

$42,541

Median home value

$251,100

Median rent

$757/mo

College educated

16.1%

Homeownership

77%

Poverty rate

28.6%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 98844; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Programs & Offerings

AP/IB Programs2AP courses offered
13.2% participation·State avg: 2.8 AP courses·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Athletics7sports offered
3 boys'·4 girls'·10 teams (incl. JV)·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Advanced STEM Courses5of 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

2 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
Quincy Innovation AcademyEnrollment path unverified4.1K–121.1 mi103Compare →
Quincy Innovation Academy Big PictureEnrollment path unverifiedNot ratedK–121.1 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.

Quincy School District

Schools in district
9
Rank in district
#7 of 8
District spending per student
$19,223NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
18.8%Census SAIPE · 2024

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

About Quincy High School

Quincy High School is a public high school in Quincy, WA, part of Quincy School District, serving approximately 900 students in grades 9th-12th with a 19.1:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 4.3 out of 10 and ranks #1,970 of 2,228 schools in WA. State assessment records show 31% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 56% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Quincy High School

What grades does Quincy High School serve?

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

How many students attend Quincy High School?

Quincy High School has an enrollment of approximately 900 students.

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

The student-teacher ratio at Quincy High School is 19.1:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Quincy High School rank in WA?

Quincy High School ranks #1,970 of 2,228 schools in WA.

What is Quincy High School's MySchoolScout rating?

Quincy High School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.3 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 Quincy High School?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Quincy High School has 31% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 56% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).

Is Quincy High School a charter school?

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

Is Quincy High School a Title I school?

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

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

78.8% of students at Quincy 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
900
Student-Teacher Ratio
19.1:1
Teachers (FTE)
47
Type
regular
Setting
Distant Town
County
Grant County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
51.9%
Area population (ZIP 98844)
4,814
Area average commute
23.8 min
Area median age
50.9
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 98844; 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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