Enrollment
57
Washington · 2024-25 NCES data
High school (grades 9-12) · Longview, WA
Discovery High School-Achieve
Federal NCES profile for Discovery High School-Achieve, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 20/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 530447003511
📚 AP courses 10
🌟 Gifted program 30
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Discovery High School-Achieve earns 20/100 on the Resource Investment Index on federal resource data.
- #3 of 5
- high schools in Longview · Resource Index
- 20
- Resource Index · Lower
- 75.4%
- free-lunch eligible
- 57
- students enrolled
By Resource Investment Index, Discovery High School-Achieve ranks #3 of 5 high schools in Longview, WA.
School address
District: Longview School District · Washington
NCES ID 530447003511 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Free-lunch eligible
75.4%
vs 45.0% Washington avg
+68% vs state
What stands out at Discovery High School-Achieve
Discovery High School-Achieve is a high-poverty, small high school in Longview, Washington, enrolling 57 students.
Economic need is high: 75.4% of students qualify for free meals, 68% above the Washington average, a Title I-weighted population that federal funding formulas prioritise.
Enrollment of 57 puts it in the smaller third of Washington schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index trails 92% of the 2,394 Washington schools with a score on record, one of the lower results on this measure.
Against 51 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #35.
Its student body is led by White (67%) and Hispanic or Latino (23%) (diversity index 50/100).
No Advanced Placement courses are reported for this campus in the federal data.
The surrounding Longview School District spends $15,677 per pupil, 20% below the Washington average, a leaner-resourced district than most.
Among Longview's high schools, it stands alongside R a Long High School (926 students): Discovery High School-Achieve is smaller than that campus by headcount.
Longview School District also operates R a Long High School (926 students) and Mark Morris High School (912 students) alongside Discovery High School-Achieve.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Discovery High School-Achieve compares
Discovery High School-Achieve on the metrics families compare, against Washington and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Washington | Washington avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Free-lunch eligible | 75.4% | ▲ 68% | 45.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 57 | top 87% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
57
Bigger than 6% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
75.4%
free-lunch eligible
- 68% above the Washington average of 45.0%
Well above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold, among the highest-need profiles in the state; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Funding equity
$15,677
per pupil, district-wide
- below Washington avg of $19,487
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
Student demographics
White 66.7%
Hispanic or Latino 22.8%
Two or More 5.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native 3.5%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 1.8%
Largest group: White at 66.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 49.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 49.9, Discovery High School-Achieve is less mixed than the Washington school average of 53.3.
Programs
AP program Not offered
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Longview School District, which includes Discovery High School-Achieve.
$15,677
Per student
-20%
vs Washington
Avg $19,487
-6%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 21.0%
State 64.8%
Federal 14.2%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
How Discovery High School-Achieve Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| R a Long High School | Larger | Lower economic need | No ratio data |
| Mark Morris High School | Larger | Lower economic need | No ratio data |
| Monticello Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | No ratio data |
| Cascade Middle School | Larger | Lower economic need | No ratio data |
| Robert Gray Elementary | Larger | Lower economic need | No ratio data |
Comparisons are relative to Discovery High School-Achieve's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 926
- Students per teacher
- 22:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
- Enrollment
- 912
- Students per teacher
- 21.2:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
- Enrollment
- 525
- Students per teacher
- 16.4:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
- Enrollment
- 463
- Students per teacher
- 17.8:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
- Enrollment
- 415
- Students per teacher
- 16.6:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
Similar high schools in Longview
4 comparable high schools (grades 9-12) serving the same city.
R a Long High School
Standard public school
926 students 22:1 students per teacher
Mark Morris High School
Standard public school
912 students 21.2:1 students per teacher
Discovery High School
Alternative education program
57 students 11.4:1 students per teacher
Kelso Goal Oriented Learning Design
Alternative education program
12 students
Similar high schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Washington, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Discovery High School-Achieve
How many students attend Discovery High School-Achieve?
Discovery High School-Achieve has 57 students enrolled. It is a high school in Longview, WA.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Discovery High School-Achieve?
75.4% of students at Discovery High School-Achieve are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Washington average of 45.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Discovery High School-Achieve?
The largest demographic group at Discovery High School-Achieve is White at 66.7% of enrollment, in Longview, WA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Discovery High School-Achieve?
Discovery High School-Achieve has a Resource Investment Index of 20/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 2 factors: student-teacher ratio. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology). Limited indicators were available, so the index reflects partial data.
How does Discovery High School-Achieve rank among high schools in Longview?
By Resource Investment Index, Discovery High School-Achieve ranks #3 of 5 high schools in Longview, WA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all high schools in Longview on the city page.
Is Discovery High School-Achieve a good school?
Discovery High School-Achieve earns 20/100 on the Resource Investment Index on federal resource data. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
What other schools are in Longview School District?
Besides Discovery High School-Achieve, Longview School District also operates R a Long High School (926 students), Mark Morris High School (912 students), and Monticello Middle School (525 students). See the Longview School District district page for the complete list.
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