Discovery High School

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Discovery High School ranks 292 nd of 437 Washington high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

Summary:

Discovery High School is a small public high school in Longview, Washington, serving 80 students in grades 9-12. It is part of the Longview School District, which is ranked 164 out of 247 districts in the state and has a 2-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Compared to nearby high schools like Mark Morris High School and R A Long High School, Discovery High School faces significant challenges. It has a higher percentage of Hispanic, Pacific Islander, and multi-racial students, but much lower 4-year graduation rates (52.9% vs. 77.9-92.4%) and higher dropout rates (41.1% vs. 4.6-25%). Discovery High School's test scores in English Language Arts and Science also lag behind the district and state averages.

The school's high percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch (68.75% vs. 37.64-71.26% at nearby schools) suggests that socioeconomic factors play a significant role in its performance. Despite the school's high per-student spending of $27,510, which is the highest among nearby schools, Discovery High School's academic outcomes have not improved. This indicates that the school may require specialized support and interventions to address the unique needs of its student population and improve their educational outcomes.

Detail:

Public 9-12

2742 Harding Blvd
Longview, WA 98632

(360) 414-2920

District: Longview School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
292^nd of 437 Washington High Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $27,510

Student/teacher ratio: 13.8

Number of students: 69

Racial breakdown:

White:

68.1%

Hispanic:

26.1%

Pacific Islander:

2.9%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 84.1%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Discovery High School ranks worse than 66.8% of high schools in Washington. It also ranks last among 3 ranked high schools in the Longview School District. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 34.75. (See more...)

The four-year cohort graduation rate measures the percentage of students at Discovery High School who earn a standard high school diploma within four years of starting ninth grade.

The high school dropout rate measures the percentage of students who do not complete their high school education.

Student Body

Compare Details Discovery High School has the smallest high school student body size in the Longview School District. Racial makeup is: White (68.1%), Hispanic (26.1%), Pacific Islander (2.9%). (See more...)

Compare Details 84.1% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

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Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Discovery High School is 13.8, which is the lowest among 5 high schools in the Longview School District! (See more...)

Compare Discovery High School employs 5 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Discovery High School is $27,510, which is the highest among 5 high schools in the Longview School District!

Schooldigger Rankings:

Discovery High School was not ranked this year due to insufficient test score data.

SchoolDigger ranks Discovery High School 292^nd of 437 Washington public high schools. (See Discovery High School in the ranking list.)

Longview School District:

SchoolDigger ranks Longview School District 164^th of 247 Washington school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Discovery High School

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Rank History for all students at Discovery High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	WA State Percentile
2015	12.12	323^rd	341	5.3%
2019	22.20	340^th	417	18.5%
2021	60.31	150^th	455	67.0%
2022	52.19	195^th	434	55.1%
2024	34.75	292^nd	437	33.2%

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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Discovery High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	WA State Percentile
2019	22.13	289^th	344	16.0%
2021	61.31	114^th	392	70.9%
2022	70.85	81^st	370	78.1%

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Rank History for Female students at Discovery High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	WA State Percentile
2019	23.26	293^rd	358	18.2%
2021	46.72	192^nd	390	50.8%
2022	62.07	131^st	368	64.4%

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Rank History for White students at Discovery High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	WA State Percentile
2019	5.27	367^th	382	3.9%
2021	48.44	190^th	413	54.0%
2022	42.29	232^nd	390	40.5%

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Data source: test scores: Washington Office of Superindentent of Public Instruction, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

Data source: Washington State Office of Superintendent of Public Instruction

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Enrollment information for Discovery High School

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Total
2014	84	1	1	28	2	0	17	133
2015	132	4	1	44	2	0	16	199
2016	121	9	1	57	2	1	16	207
2017	109	2	1	37	2	0	10	161
2018	86	3	2	35	2	0	12	140
2019	84	3	0	35	1	2	11	136
2020	80	0	1	30	1	2	11	125
2021	65	1	0	24	2	2	6	100
2022	49	0	0	18	1	3	3	74
2023	50	0	0	24	0	3	3	80
2024	47	0	0	18	0	2	2	69

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Discovery High School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2014	133	n/a	n/a	67.7
2015	199	n/a	n/a	73.4
2016	207	4.0	51.7	72
2017	161	5.1	31.5	76.4
2018	140	5.4	25.9	70.7
2019	136	5.4	25.1	68.4
2020	125	5.4	23.1	72
2021	100	6.6	15.1	74
2022	74	5.6	13.2	74.3
2023	80	5.6	14.2	68.8
2024	69	5.0	13.8	84.1

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Discovery High School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2014	133	n/a	n/a	67.7
2015	199	n/a	n/a	73.4
2016	207	4.0	51.7	72
2017	161	5.1	31.5	76.4
2018	140	5.4	25.9	70.7
2019	136	5.4	25.1	68.4
2020	125	5.4	23.1	72
2021	100	6.6	15.1	74
2022	74	5.6	13.2	74.3
2023	80	5.6	14.2	68.8
2024	69	5.0	13.8	84.1

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.

Immunization Rates

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Year	Completely Immunized	Religious Exemption	Medical Exemption	Personal Exemption	Polio	Diphtheria	Hepatitis B	Varicella	MMR	Pertussis
2019	91.2%	0.0%	0.0%	1.5%	98.5%	98.5%	98.5%	98.5%	98.5%	98.5%

Data source: Washington State Department of Health

Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Discovery High School

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019	$317 (2.5%)	$12,352 (97.5%)	$12,669
2020	$00 (0.0%)	$11,651 (100.0%)	$11,651
2021	$1,396 (6.0%)	$21,811 (94.0%)	$23,207
2022	$787 (2.9%)	$26,722 (97.1%)	$27,510

Data source: Washington Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Discovery High School

The coronavirus has had a profound impact on education in America. Learning shifted online overnight, attendance numbers dwindled, and enrollment decreased. SchoolDigger.com is making it easier for you to better assess how COVID-19 has impacted your school. Through the collection of pre-pandemic (2019) and current data, SchoolDigger.com is sharing test scores, enrollment numbers and school demographics from schools across the country – and we make it easy to see how impacted schools compare locally and statewide.

Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 340^th of 417 High schools	Ranks 195^th of 434 High schools	36.6%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
10th Grade English Language Arts (Discovery High School)	46.7	33.3	13.3%
10th Grade English Language Arts (Longview School District)	64.2	58.5	5.7%
10th Grade English Language Arts (Washington)	72.8	65.9	6.9%
11th Grade Science (Discovery High School)	41.2	66.7	25.5%
11th Grade Science (Longview School District)	43.2	50.4	7.3%
11th Grade Science (Washington)	50	54.2	4.2%
All Grades English Language Arts (Discovery High School)	46.7	33.3	13.3%
All Grades English Language Arts (Longview School District)	51.2	44.3	7%
All Grades English Language Arts (Washington)	61	52.9	8.1%
All Grades Science (Discovery High School)	41.2	66.7	25.5%
All Grades Science (Longview School District)	43	41	2%
All Grades Science (Washington)	52.7	49.2	3.5%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	136	80	41.2%
African American	3	0	100%
American Indian	1	0	100%
Asian	0	0
Hispanic	35	24	31.4%
Pacific Islander	2	3	50%
White	84	50	40.5%
Two or More Races	11	3	72.7%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	68.4%	68.8%	0.4%

Schools Near Discovery High School

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2024)				Ranking (2023)				WCAS Science (2024)		SBAC English Language Arts (2024)		SBAC Math (2024)		Per Pupil Expenditures (2022)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	SchoolDigger Rating (2024)	Average Standard Score (2023)	Statewide Rank (2023)	State Percentile (2023)	Rank Change from Previous Year	WCAS Science 11th Grade	WCAS Science All Grades	SBAC English Language Arts 10th Grade	SBAC English Language Arts All Grades	SBAC Math 10th Grade	SBAC Math All Grades	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Discovery High School	Public	9-12	2742 Harding Blvd	Longview	98632	Cowlitz County	Longview School District	No	No	No	No	(360) 414-2920	69	5	13.8	84.1%	47 (68.1%)	0 (0.0%)	18 (26.1%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (2.9%)	2 (2.9%)	34.8	292^nd of 437 public high schools	33.2%					(n/a)	45.5	45.5	50.0	50.0			$27,510	$787	$26,723
Discovery High School-Achieve	Public	9-12	2742 Harding	Longview	98632	Cowlitz County	Longview School District	No	No	No	No	(360) 414-2929	83	0	142.5	85.5%	48 (57.8%)	0 (0.0%)	26 (31.3%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (1.2%)	1 (1.2%)	7 (8.4%)								(n/a)							$13,227	$650	$12,577
Longview Virtual Academy	Public, Virtual	6-12	2742 Harding Street	Longview	98632	Cowlitz County	Longview School District	No	No	Yes	No	(360) 414-2926	90	2	45.0	72.2%	65 (72.2%)	0 (0.0%)	13 (14.4%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (1.1%)	3 (3.3%)	8 (8.9%)								(n/a)		23.1		23.8		22.7	$5,782	$697	$5,084
R A Long High School	Public	9-12	2903 Nichols Blvd.	Longview	98632	Cowlitz County	Longview School District	No	No	No	No	(360) 575-7225	897	44	20.5	66.2%	543 (60.5%)	14 (1.6%)	237 (26.4%)	25 (2.8%)	12 (1.3%)	10 (1.1%)	56 (6.2%)	45.5	233^rd of 437 public high schools	46.7%		41.6	263^rd of 442 public high schools	40.5%	30	54.1	54.1	58.9	58.9	22.7	22.7	$15,591	$1,069	$14,521
Mark Morris High School	Public	9-12	1602 Mark Morris Court	Longview	98632	Cowlitz County	Longview School District	No	No	No	No	(360) 575-7663	923	44	21.0	53.5%	623 (67.5%)	8 (0.9%)	204 (22.1%)	13 (1.4%)	10 (1.1%)	12 (1.3%)	52 (5.6%)	47.2	221^st of 437 public high schools	49.4%		39.6	273^rd of 442 public high schools	38.2%	52	55.3	55.3	55.9	55.9	27.1	27.1	$16,286	$1,221	$15,065
Cowlitz County Youth Services Center	Public	6-12	1725 1st Ave.	Longview	98632	Cowlitz County	Educational Service District 112	No	No	No	No	(360) 577-3100	21	0		14.3%	13 (61.9%)	0 (0.0%)	6 (28.6%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (4.8%)	1 (4.8%)								(n/a)
Kelso Goal Oriented Learning Design	Public	9-12	404 Long Ave	Kelso	98626	Cowlitz County	Kelso School District	No	No	No	No	(360) 232-5001	36	0		69.4%	20 (55.6%)	0 (0.0%)	11 (30.6%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (2.8%)	4 (11.1%)								(n/a)							$7,061	$1,435	$5,627
Kelso High School	Public	9-12	1904 Allen St	Kelso	98626	Cowlitz County	Kelso School District	No	No	No	No	(360) 501-1801	1,379	76	18.0	60.5%	951 (69.0%)	5 (0.4%)	283 (20.5%)	14 (1.0%)	17 (1.2%)	26 (1.9%)	77 (5.6%)	30.7	310^th of 437 public high schools	29.1%		35.9	285^th of 442 public high schools	35.5%	25	39.7	39.7	54.2	54.2	21.2	21.2	$17,359	$1,819	$15,539
Loowit High School	Public	6-12	2001 Allen St	Kelso	98626	Cowlitz County	Kelso School District	No	No	No	No	(360) 501-1951	8	1	16.0		7 (87.5%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (12.5%)								(n/a)							$47,107	$6,769	$40,338
Castle Rock High School	Public	9-12	5180 Westside Hwy	Castle Rock	98611	Cowlitz County	Castle Rock School District	No	No	No	No	(360) 501-2930	438	28	15.5	49.1%	359 (82.0%)	1 (0.2%)	35 (8.0%)	4 (0.9%)	7 (1.6%)	3 (0.7%)	27 (6.2%)	28.4	323^rd of 437 public high schools	26.1%		34.6	291^st of 442 public high schools	34.2%	32	41.2	41.2	57.0	57.0	10.5	10.5	$16,851	$426	$16,425

Frequently Asked Questions about Discovery High School

Is Discovery High School a good school?

Discovery High School ranks 292^nd of 437 Washington high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

What district is Discovery High School in?

Longview School District

What is the racial makeup of Discovery High School?

Students at Discovery High School are 68% White, 26% Hispanic, 3% Pacific Islander, 3% Two or more races.

How many students attend Discovery High School?

In the 2023-24 school year, 69 students attended Discovery High School.

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