Summary:
The Cape Flattery School District contains one combined junior/senior high school, Neah Bay Junior/Senior High School, serving grades 6-12 in the remote, rural community of Neah Bay.
Neah Bay Junior/Senior High School is a small school of 206 students where over three-quarters qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, and the district invests significant resources, spending over $28,000 per student. Academically, the school's test scores are below state averages, with mathematics being a particular area of concern, though science and English scores for older students are closer to state benchmarks. Despite these academic challenges, the school's graduation rate is on par with the state average, and its statewide ranking has shown a positive trend, improving from a 1-star to a consistent 2-star rating over recent years.
For parents, this school represents a substantial investment in a high-needs community, with outcomes that are improving. The high per-student spending supports a low student-teacher ratio, and the school demonstrates an ability to help students graduate even when standardized test scores are low. The consistent upward trend in school rankings suggests the district's efforts are having a positive impact, though families should be aware that core academic proficiency, especially in math, remains an area for growth compared to the rest of Washington.
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