Serving 191 students in grades 9-12, Discovery High School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in Washington for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 40-49% (which is approximately equal to the Washington state average of 40%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 70-79% (which is higher than the Washington state average of 53%).
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is lower than the Washington state level of 16:1.
Minority enrollment is 27% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Washington state average of 51% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 191 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 27%
- Graduation Rate: 85-89% (Top 50% in WA)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 30%
- Math Proficiency: 40-49% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 70-79% (Top 20%)
- Science Proficiency: 80-89% (Top 5%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WA Dept. of Education
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Discovery High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Washington for:
Category
Attribute
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Science Proficiency
Student Attention
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Discovery High School's student population of 191 students has grown by 72% over five school years.
The teacher population of 14 teachers has grown by 55% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
191 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
14 teachers
Students by Grade
Discovery High School ranks within the top 30% of all 2,113 schools in Washington (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Discovery High School is 0.44, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.68. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#490 out of 2113 schools
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-49%
40%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
70-79%
53%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
80-89%
49%
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
16:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
5%
9%
Hispanic
11%
26%
Black
2%
5%
White
73%
49%
Hawaiian
n/a
1%
Two or more races
9%
9%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
85-89%
84%
Eligible for Free Lunch
10%
41%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WA Dept. of Education
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Discovery High School is ranked #490 out of 2,113 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in Washington.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
40-49% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 40% WA state average), while 70-79% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 53% WA state average).
What is the graduation rate of Discovery High School?
The graduation rate of Discovery High School is 85-89%, which is higher than the Washington state average of 84%.
How many students attend Discovery High School?
191 students attend Discovery High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
73% of Discovery High School students are White, 11% of students are Hispanic, 9% of students are Two or more races, 5% of students are Asian, and 2% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Discovery High School?
Discovery High School has a student ration of 14:1, which is lower than the Washington state average of 16:1.
What grades does Discovery High School offer ?
Discovery High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Discovery High School part of?
Discovery High School is part of Camas School District.
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