Serving 80 students in grades 9-12, Discovery High School 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 13:1 is lower than the Washington state level of 16:1.
Minority enrollment is 38% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Washington state average of 51% (majority Hispanic).
Discovery High School 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 Discovery High School is 0.53, 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.
Discovery High School is ranked #790 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 Discovery High School?
The graduation rate of Discovery High School is 40-59%, which is lower than the Washington state average of 84%.
How many students attend Discovery High School?
80 students attend Discovery High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
62% of Discovery High School students are White, 30% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Hawaiian, and 4% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Discovery High School?
Discovery High School has a student ration of 13:1, 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 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Discovery High School part of?
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