Enrollment
912
Washington · 2024-25 NCES data
High school (grades 9-12) · Longview, WA
Mark Morris High School
Federal NCES profile for Mark Morris High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 30/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 530447000703
👥 S:T ratio 15
📚 AP courses 25
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 39
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Mark Morris High School earns 30/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 84% of Washington schools.
- #2 of 5
- high schools in Longview · Resource Index
- 30
- Resource Index · Lower
- 21.2:1
- large classes for Washington
- 45.6%
- free-lunch eligible
Mark Morris High School has class sizes larger than 84% of Washington schools. Computed live against every Washington school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Mark Morris High School ranks #2 of 5 high schools in Longview, WA.
School address
District: Longview School District · Washington
NCES ID 530447000703 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
43.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
21.2:1
vs 17.6:1 Washington avg
+20% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
45.6%
vs 45.0% Washington avg
+1% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Mark Morris High School compares with Washington and U.S. medians
What stands out at Mark Morris High School
Mark Morris High School is a large high school in Longview, Washington, enrolling 912 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 21.2:1 puts it in the larger third of Washington schools by student-teacher ratio.
Its free-meal eligibility rate of 45.6% lands close to the Washington typical range, neither a high- nor low-need campus by this measure.
By headcount it is one of the larger campuses in Washington, bigger than 92% of state schools at 912 students.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 2,394 scored Washington schools.
Among 202 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Washington schools statewide, it ranks #178, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by White (68%) and Hispanic or Latino (21%) (diversity index 49/100).
On the academic-pipeline side it reports 5 Advanced Placement courses.
Counselor coverage runs a bit thin, about 304 students per counselor, somewhat past the ASCA-recommended 250:1 benchmark.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 43.1% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
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): Mark Morris High School is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (21.2:1 vs 22:1).
Longview School District also operates R a Long High School (926 students) and Monticello Middle School (525 students) alongside Mark Morris High School.
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 Mark Morris High School compares
Mark Morris High School on the metrics families compare, against Washington and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Washington | Washington avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 21.2:1 | ▲ 20% | 17.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 45.6% | ▲ 1% | 45.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 912 | top 8% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
21.2:1
Leaner classes than 12% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
912
Bigger than 89% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
45.6%
free-lunch eligible
- 1% 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
21.2:1
students per teacher
- 20% above state mean
Top 84% in Washington - lower ratio than 16% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
43.1%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
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
Counselors3.0 FTE
Per 304 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
35
in-school suspensions + 65 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 3.8 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 11.0 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 67.7%
Hispanic or Latino 21.0%
Two or More 6.5%
Asian 1.5%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 1.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native 1.0%
African American 0.9%
Largest group: White at 67.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 49.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 49.3, Mark Morris High School is less mixed than the Washington school average of 53.3.
Programs
AP courses offered 5
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Longview School District, which includes Mark Morris High School.
$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 Mark Morris High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| R a Long High School | Similar size | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Monticello Middle School | Smaller | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Cascade Middle School | Smaller | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Robert Gray Elementary | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Mt. Solo Middle School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Mark Morris High School'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
- 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
- Enrollment
- 401
- Students per teacher
- 18.2:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
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
Discovery High School
Alternative education program
57 students 11.4:1 students per teacher
Discovery High School-Achieve
Alternative education program
57 students
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.
Similar enrollment (~912 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~21.2:1)
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Frequently asked questions about Mark Morris High School
How many students attend Mark Morris High School?
Mark Morris High School has 912 students enrolled. It is a high school in Longview, WA.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Mark Morris High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Mark Morris High School is 21.2:1, which is 20% higher than the Washington average of 17.6:1 and 35% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Mark Morris High School?
45.6% of students at Mark Morris High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Washington average of 45.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Mark Morris High School?
The largest demographic group at Mark Morris High School is White at 67.7% of enrollment, in Longview, WA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Mark Morris High School?
Mark Morris High School has a Resource Investment Index of 30/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 5 factors: student-teacher ratio, AP course offerings, counselor availability, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Mark Morris High School rank among high schools in Longview?
By Resource Investment Index, Mark Morris High School ranks #2 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 Mark Morris High School a good school?
Mark Morris High School earns 30/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 84% of Washington schools. 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 Mark Morris High School, Longview School District also operates R a Long High School (926 students), Monticello Middle School (525 students), and Cascade Middle School (463 students). See the Longview School District district page for the complete list.
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