R A Long High School is a public high school serving 922 students in grades 9-12 in Longview, Washington, which is part of the Longview School District. While the school has some areas of strength, such as relatively high graduation rates, it faces challenges in improving academic performance, particularly among certain student subgroups.
R A Long High School stands out for its diverse student population, with a higher percentage of Hispanic (25.6%) and multi-racial (6.62%) students compared to nearby schools like Kalama High School. The school's four-year graduation rates have been consistently high, ranging from 92.4% to 95.8% over the past five years, which is above the state average. However, its proficiency rates in English Language Arts and Math are lower than the state averages, though higher than the Longview School District averages. Interestingly, the school's science proficiency rates are above both the state and district averages.
Compared to other schools in the area, R A Long High School has a higher percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch (71.26%), indicating a larger proportion of students from low-socioeconomic backgrounds. This may be a contributing factor to the school's lower academic performance, as research has shown that students from low-income families often face additional barriers to educational success. Additionally, the school's statewide ranking has steadily declined over the past decade, suggesting that its performance has not kept pace with other high schools in Washington.
Longview School District
R A Long High School ranks 233rd of 437 Washington high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.
R A Long High School is fed by the following schools:Elementary : Mint Valley ElementaryElementary : Olympic Elementary SchoolElementary : Saint Helens ElementaryMiddle : Monticello Middle School
In the 2022-23 school year, 922 students attended R A Long High School.
Students at R A Long High School are 61% White, 26% Hispanic, 7% Two or more races, 2% Asian, 2% African American, 2% American Indian, 1% Pacific Islander.