Summary:
The city of Longview, Washington is home to 6 high schools, ranging from large, well-established institutions to smaller, specialized campuses. The data reveals stark differences in academic performance and outcomes across these schools, with the larger R A Long High School and Mark Morris High School significantly outperforming the smaller schools like Discovery High School and Discovery High School-Achieve.
The larger high schools, R A Long and Mark Morris, boast impressive 4-year graduation rates of over 92%, while the smaller alternative schools struggle with much lower rates, as low as 15.7% at Discovery High School-Achieve. This disparity is mirrored in academic performance, with the larger schools exceeding district and state averages on standardized tests, while the smaller schools lag behind. Socioeconomic factors also play a significant role, as the schools with the highest rates of free/reduced lunch recipients, such as Discovery High School-Achieve and Longview Virtual Academy, also have the poorest academic outcomes.
The data highlights the unique challenges faced by the smaller, specialized high schools in the Longview School District, which serve populations with diverse needs. Addressing these disparities and ensuring equitable access to quality education for all students in the Educational Service District 112 should be a top priority for policymakers and school administrators.
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