- Enrollment
- 926
- Students per teacher
- 22:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Longview, WA
Discovery High School
Federal NCES profile for Discovery High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 58/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 530447003454
👥 S:T ratio 54
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 89
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Discovery High School earns 58/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 92% of Washington schools.
- #1 of 5
- high schools in Longview · Resource Index
- 58
- Resource Index · Higher
- 11.4:1
- small classes for Washington
- 67.5%
- free-lunch eligible
Discovery High School has class sizes smaller than 92% of Washington schools. Computed live against every Washington school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Discovery High School ranks #1 of 5 high schools in Longview, WA.
School address
District: Longview School District · Washington
NCES ID 530447003454 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-11 students YoY
Discovery High School shrank from 80 students in 2022-23 to 69 in 2023-24 (-13.8%).
Teacher FTE lost 5.6 → 5.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-11 students YoY 530447003454 · Longview, WA High · SMALL · TRAD
57 enr · 11.4:1 · 67.5% lunch · RII 58
Nearest enrollment peer: R a Long High School (926 students)
Discovery High School shrank from 80 students in 2022-23 to 69 in 2023-24 (-13.8%). Teacher FTE lost 5.6 → 5.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Washington schools → · Find another →
Discovery High School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- R a Long High
R a Long High School
926 students
- Mark Morris Hi
Mark Morris High School
912 students
- Monticello Mid
Monticello Middle School
525 students
- Cascade Middle
Cascade Middle School
463 students
- Robert Gray El
Robert Gray Elementary
415 students
- This school 57
Discovery High School
57 students
What this shows Discovery High School reports 57 students on the CCD universe file.
How Discovery High School compares
Discovery High School is a shrinking campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Washington and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Washington | Washington avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 11.4:1 | ▼ 35% | 17.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 67.5% | ▲ 50% | 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
11.4:1
Leaner classes than 80% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
57
Bigger than 6% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
67.5%
free-lunch eligible
- 50% above the Washington average of 45.0%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
11.4:1
students per teacher
- 35% below state mean
Top 8% in Washington - lower ratio than 92% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Funding equity
$17,280
per pupil, district-wide
- below Washington avg of $20,912
Close to the U.S. public-school average per-pupil spend.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 57 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 4 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 7.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 61.4%
Hispanic or Latino 26.3%
Two or More 7.0%
African American 1.8%
American Indian / Alaska Native 1.8%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 1.8%
Largest group: White at 61.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 54.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 54.8, Discovery High School is about as mixed as the Washington school average of 53.3.
Programs
AP program Not offered
District finance for Longview School District reports $17,280 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Discovery High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| R a Long High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Mark Morris High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Monticello Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Cascade Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Robert Gray Elementary | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Discovery High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- 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-Achieve
Alternative education program
57 students
Kelso Goal Oriented Learning Design
Alternative education program
12 students
Nationwide high schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~57 students)
Frequently asked questions about Discovery High School
How many students attend Discovery High School?
Discovery High School has 57 students enrolled. It is a high school in Longview, WA. CCD year-over-year: 80 (2022-23) → 69 (2023-24), down 11.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Discovery High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Discovery High School is 11.4:1, which is 35% lower than the Washington average of 17.6:1 and 27% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Discovery High School?
67.5% of students at Discovery High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Washington average of 45.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Discovery High School?
The largest demographic group at Discovery High School is White at 61.4% of enrollment, in Longview, WA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 54.8/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Discovery High School?
Discovery High School has a Resource Investment Index of 58/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Discovery High School rank among high schools in Longview?
By Resource Investment Index, Discovery High School ranks #1 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.
What other schools are in Longview School District?
Besides Discovery High School, 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.