Serving 818 students in grades 9-12, Rainier Beach High School ranks in the bottom 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 15-19% (which is lower than the Washington state average of 40%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 50-54% (which is approximately equal to the Washington state average of 53%).
The student:teacher ratio of 18:1 is higher than the Washington state level of 16:1.
Minority enrollment is 95% of the student body (majority Black and Asian), which is higher than the Washington state average of 51% (majority Hispanic and Asian).
Rainier Beach High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 2,113 schools in Washington (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Rainier Beach High School is 0.73, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.68. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Rainier Beach High School is ranked #1479 out of 2,113 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Washington.
What schools are Rainier Beach High School often compared to?
Rainier Beach High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Garfield High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
15-19% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 40% WA state average), while 50-54% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 53% WA state average).
What is the graduation rate of Rainier Beach High School?
The graduation rate of Rainier Beach High School is 89%, which is higher than the Washington state average of 84%.
How many students attend Rainier Beach High School?
818 students attend Rainier Beach High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
42% of Rainier Beach High School students are Black, 24% of students are Asian, 18% of students are Hispanic, 8% of students are Two or more races, 5% of students are White, 2% of students are Hawaiian, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Rainier Beach High School?
Rainier Beach High School has a student ration of 18:1, which is higher than the Washington state average of 16:1.
What grades does Rainier Beach High School offer ?
Rainier Beach High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Rainier Beach High School part of?
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