Summary:
The Camas School District operates three public high schools serving grades 9-12 in a highly-rated Washington district, featuring a large comprehensive school, a high-performing small school, and an alternative school with significant challenges.
Families will find two of the district's high schools ranking among the very best in the state. Camas High School is the large, flagship school with exceptionally strong scores in English and science and a high graduation rate. Remarkably, the smaller Discovery High School often ranks even higher, demonstrating that its intimate learning environment with a low student-teacher ratio is highly effective, leading the district in several proficiency areas.
However, the district's performance is not uniform. Hayes Freedom High School faces considerable academic struggles, with proficiency rates and graduation rates far below its district peers and the state average, highlighting a notable achievement gap within this otherwise top-tier district. Math proficiency is a relative area for improvement across all schools, even the highest performers. Overall, the Camas School District provides a very strong education on average, but parents should be aware of the significant variation in outcomes between its different high school programs.
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