Serving 16 students in grades Kindergarten-12, Discovery Virtual School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Washington for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 21-39% (which is lower than the Washington state average of 40%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 60-79% (which is higher than the Washington state average of 53%).
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is equal to the Washington state level of 16:1.
Minority enrollment is 19% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Washington state average of 51% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Alternative school / Magnet School
- Grades: Kindergarten-12
- Enrollment: 16 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
- Minority Enrollment: 19%
- Graduation Rate: ≥50% (Btm 50% in WA)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50%
- Math Proficiency: 21-39% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 60-79% (Top 20%)
- Science Proficiency: <50% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WA Dept. of Education
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Discovery Virtual School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Washington for:
Category
Attribute
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Community Size
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Discovery Virtual School's student population of 16 students has grown by 60% over five school years.
The teacher population of 1 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-12
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
16 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
1 teacher
Students by Grade
Discovery Virtual 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 Virtual School is 0.33, 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
#895 out of 2113 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
21-39%
40%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-79%
53%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
<50%
49%
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
16:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
9%
Hispanic
n/a
26%
Black
13%
5%
White
81%
49%
Hawaiian
n/a
1%
Two or more races
6%
9%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
≥50%
84%
Eligible for Free Lunch
75%
41%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (21-22)
9%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WA Dept. of Education
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Discovery Virtual School is ranked #895 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?
21-39% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 40% WA state average), while 60-79% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 53% WA state average).
What is the graduation rate of Discovery Virtual School?
The graduation rate of Discovery Virtual School is 50%, which is lower than the Washington state average of 84%.
How many students attend Discovery Virtual School?
16 students attend Discovery Virtual School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
81% of Discovery Virtual School students are White, 13% of students are Black, and 6% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Discovery Virtual School?
Discovery Virtual School has a student ration of 16:1, which is equal to the Washington state average of 16:1.
What grades does Discovery Virtual School offer ?
Discovery Virtual School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-12 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Discovery Virtual School part of?
Discovery Virtual School is part of Clarkston School District.
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