Discovery High School

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:
292nd of 437 Washington High Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $27,510 Help


Student/teacher ratio:  14.2 Help
Number of students:  80

Racial breakdown:

White:
62.5%
Hispanic:
30.0%
Pacific Islander:
3.8%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  68.8% Help


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Performance Trends
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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...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 34.75. (See more...)
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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.
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The high school dropout rate measures the percentage of students who do not complete their high school education.
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (62.5%), Hispanic (30%), Pacific Islander (3.8%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 68.8% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Discovery High School is 14.2, which is the lowest among 5 high schools in the Longview School District! (See more...)
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Compare Discovery High School employs 5.6 full-time teachers.
Finance
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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 292nd of 437 Washington public high schools. (See Discovery High School in the ranking list.)

Longview School District:

SchoolDigger ranks Longview School District 164th 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 SchoolDigger Rating
2015 12.12 323rd 341 5.3%
2019 22.20 340th 417 18.5%
2021 60.31 150th 455 67.0%
2022 52.19 195th 434 55.1%
2024 34.75 292nd 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 SchoolDigger Rating
2019 22.13 289th 344 16.0%
2021 61.31 114th 392 70.9%
2022 70.85 81st 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 SchoolDigger Rating
2019 23.26 293rd 358 18.2%
2021 46.72 192nd 390 50.8%
2022 62.07 131st 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 SchoolDigger Rating
2019 5.27 367th 382 3.9%
2021 48.44 190th 413 54.0%
2022 42.29 232nd 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.

Discovery High School Test Scores
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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 Not Specified Total
2014 84 1 1 28 2 0 17 0 133
2015 132 4 1 44 2 0 16 0 199
2016 121 9 1 57 2 1 16 0 207
2017 109 2 1 37 2 0 10 0 161
2018 86 3 2 35 2 0 12 0 140
2019 84 3 0 35 1 2 11 0 136
2020 80 0 1 30 1 2 11 0 125
2021 65 1 0 24 2 2 6 0 100
2022 49 0 0 18 1 3 3 0 74
2023 50 0 0 24 0 3 3 0 80

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

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

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

Discovery High School

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YearCompletely ImmunizedReligious ExemptionMedical ExemptionPersonal ExemptionPolioDiphtheriaHepatitis BVaricellaMMRPertussis
201991.2%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
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Per Pupil Expenditures for Discovery High School

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal 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 340th of 417 High schoolsRanks 195th 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)46.733.3
 13.3%
   10th Grade English Language Arts (Longview School District)64.258.5
 5.7%
   10th Grade English Language Arts (Washington)72.865.9
 6.9%
11th Grade Science (Discovery High School)41.266.7
 25.5%
   11th Grade Science (Longview School District)43.250.4
 7.3%
   11th Grade Science (Washington)5054.2
 4.2%
All Grades English Language Arts (Discovery High School)46.733.3
 13.3%
   All Grades English Language Arts (Longview School District)51.244.3
 7%
   All Grades English Language Arts (Washington)6152.9
 8.1%
All Grades Science (Discovery High School)41.266.7
 25.5%
   All Grades Science (Longview School District)4341
 2%
   All Grades Science (Washington)52.749.2
 3.5%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students13680
 41.2%
African American30
 100%
American Indian10
 100%
Asian00
Hispanic3524
 31.4%
Pacific Islander23
 50%
White8450
 40.5%
Two or More Races113
 72.7%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients68.4%68.8%
 0.4%


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

Students at Discovery High School are 63% White, 30% Hispanic, 4% Pacific Islander, 4% Two or more races.

In the 2022-23 school year, 80 students attended Discovery High School.


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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau, the Washington State Department of Health and the Washington Office of Superindentent of Public Instruction.

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