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Northport High School

Public Grades 9-12
Summary

Northport High School is a small public high school serving grades 9-12 in the rural town of Northport, Washington, with a student population of just 53. Despite its small size, this school consistently outperforms state and district averages, making it a standout educational institution in the region.

Northport High School's academic performance is exceptional, with 92.86% of 10th graders proficient or better in English Language Arts and 64.29% proficient or better in math, compared to state averages of 66.2% and 33.4%, respectively. The school also boasts high science proficiency rates, with 72.73% of 11th graders scoring proficient or better, well above the state average of 49.66%. This strong academic achievement is particularly impressive given that 66.04% of Northport High School's students come from low socioeconomic backgrounds, a population that often struggles academically. However, Northport High School ranks 2nd out of 356 high schools in Washington for the performance of this subgroup.

Northport High School's success can be attributed to several factors, including its small class sizes, with a student-teacher ratio ranging from 6.7 to 9 students per teacher, and its relatively high per-student spending, which has ranged from $15,612 to $30,250 over the past four school years. In comparison, Selkirk High School, located 18.91 miles from Northport, serves a similar rural community but has lower academic performance, highlighting the exceptional nature of Northport High School's educational program.

58
Students ?
8.8
Student/teacher ratio ?
$28,878
Per pupil spending ?
82.8%
Free/discounted lunch ?
 404 10th Street
       Northport, WA  99157-1280

(509) 732-4430

District: Northport School District


Feeder schools for Northport High School:

Elementary:    Northport Elementary School
Racial breakdown:

White:
81.0%
Hispanic:
13.8%
Two or more races:
3.4%
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At a glance
▲ Ranking trend: Improving — 77th percentile in 2007 → 96th in 2024
Strengths
✓Test scores above the Washington average (71% vs 49% meeting standards)
✓Ranking is trending up — up 19 percentile points since 2007
✓Small classes — about 9 students per teacher
Students meeting standards (2024-2025) ?
This school71%
District avg65%
Washington avg49%
Not ranked this year
Northport High School did not have enough recent test-score data to be ranked. Check the trend below for past years.
43rd of 247Northport School District among Washington districts
Statewide rank percentile over time (100 = the top-ranked school in the state; click a legend item to add a student group)
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All Students

YearAvg scoreStatewide rankWashington percentileRating
202495.018 of 43795.9%★★★★★
202149.0214 of 45553.0%★★★☆☆
201971.999 of 41776.3%★★★★☆
201352.8244 of 45446.3%★★☆☆☆
201260.3166 of 45063.1%★★★☆☆
201147.0233 of 44047.0%★★☆☆☆
201042.2277 of 42334.5%★★☆☆☆
200972.7100 of 40275.1%★★★★☆
200827.7320 of 39619.2%★☆☆☆☆
200773.992 of 39976.9%★★★★☆
200666.0135 of 39565.8%★★★☆☆
200537.0282 of 39428.4%★☆☆☆☆
200435.5268 of 39031.3%★★☆☆☆

Low Socio Economic Status

YearAvg scoreStatewide rankWashington percentileRating
202499.22 of 35699.4%★★★★★
202180.832 of 39291.8%★★★★★

Male

YearAvg scoreStatewide rankWashington percentileRating
202144.4203 of 39548.6%★★☆☆☆

White

YearAvg scoreStatewide rankWashington percentileRating
202487.239 of 37489.6%★★★★☆
202138.9253 of 41338.7%★★☆☆☆
201964.9113 of 38270.4%★★★★☆
How student groups rank statewide ? (each group's percentile vs the same group at other schools — higher is better; the +/- beside each compares the group with this school's overall percentile)
Low Socio Economic Status (2024)99th percentile+4 vs school
White (2024)90th percentile-6 vs school
Male (2021)49th percentile-4 vs school

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Students at Northport High School are 81% White, 14% Hispanic, 3% Two or more races, 2% Pacific Islander.

In the 2024-25 school year, 58 students attended Northport High School.

Northport High School is fed by the following schools:

Elementary : Northport Elementary School


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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau, the Washington State Department of Health and the Washington Office of Superindentent of Public Instruction.

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