Serving 41 students in grades 7-12, Cowlitz Prairie Academy ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Washington for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is <50% (which is higher than the Washington state average of 40%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is <50% (which is lower than the Washington state average of 53%).
The student:teacher ratio of 21:1 is higher than the Washington state level of 16:1.
Minority enrollment is 12% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Washington state average of 52% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: 7-12
Enrollment: 41 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 21:1
Minority Enrollment: 12%
Graduation Rate
: 60-79% (Btm 50% in WA)
Overall Testing Rank
: Top 50%
Math Proficiency
: <50% (Top 30%)
Reading Proficiency
: <50% (Btm 50%)
Science Proficiency
: <50% (Top 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WA Dept. of Education
Cowlitz Prairie Academy ranks within the top 50% of all 2,113 schools in Washington (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Cowlitz Prairie Academy is 0.22, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.69. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Cowlitz Prairie Academy is ranked #850 out of 2,113 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Washington.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
<50% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 40% WA state average), while <50% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 53% WA state average).
What is the graduation rate of Cowlitz Prairie Academy?
The graduation rate of Cowlitz Prairie Academy is 60-79%, which is lower than the Washington state average of 84%.
How many students attend Cowlitz Prairie Academy?
41 students attend Cowlitz Prairie Academy.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
88% of Cowlitz Prairie Academy students are White, 5% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Cowlitz Prairie Academy?
Cowlitz Prairie Academy has a student ration of 21:1, which is higher than the Washington state average of 16:1.
What grades does Cowlitz Prairie Academy offer ?
Cowlitz Prairie Academy offers enrollment in grades 7-12
What school district is Cowlitz Prairie Academy part of?
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Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: 7-12
Enrollment: 41 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 21:1
Minority Enrollment: 12%
Graduation Rate
: 60-79% (Btm 50%)
Overall Testing Rank
: Top 50%
Math Proficiency
: <50% (Top 30%)
Reading Proficiency
: <50% (Btm 50%)
Science Proficiency
: <50% (Top 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WA Dept. of Education
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