- Enrollment
- 912
- Students per teacher
- 21.2:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Longview, WA
R a Long High School
Federal NCES profile for R a Long 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 530447000709
👥 S:T ratio 12
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 38
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
R a Long High School earns 30/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 88% of Washington schools.
- #3 of 5
- high schools in Longview · Resource Index
- 30
- Resource Index · Lower
- 22:1
- large classes for Washington
- 61.6%
- free-lunch eligible
R a Long High School has class sizes larger than 88% of Washington schools. Computed live against every Washington school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, R a Long High School ranks #3 of 5 high schools in Longview, WA.
School address
District: Longview School District · Washington
NCES ID 530447000709 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-25 students YoY
R a Long High School held near 897 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-25 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 42.8 → 43.7 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-25 students YoY 530447000709 · Longview, WA High · MID · TRAD
926 enr · 22:1 · 61.6% lunch · RII 30
Nearest enrollment peer: Mark Morris High School (912 students)
R a Long High School held near 897 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-25 headcount). Teacher FTE added 42.8 → 43.7 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Washington schools → · Find another →
R a Long High School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
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
- Mt. Solo Middl
Mt. Solo Middle School
401 students
What this shows R a Long High School reports 926 students on the CCD universe file.
How R a Long High School compares
R a Long High School held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Washington and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Washington | Washington avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 22:1 | ▲ 25% | 17.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 61.6% | ▲ 37% | 45.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 926 | top 8% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
22:1
Leaner classes than 10% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
926
Bigger than 90% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
61.6%
free-lunch eligible
- 37% 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
22:1
students per teacher
- 25% above state mean
Top 88% in Washington - lower ratio than 12% 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
$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
Counselors3.0 FTE
Per 309 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
1
in-school suspensions + 63 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.1 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 6.9 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 5 expulsions.
Student demographics
White 58.3%
Hispanic or Latino 27.4%
Two or More 7.1%
Asian 2.9%
African American 1.7%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 1.7%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.8%
Largest group: White at 58.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 57.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 57.9, R a Long High School is more mixed than the Washington school average of 53.3.
Programs
AP courses offered 5
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Longview School District reports $17,280 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How R a Long High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mark Morris High School | Similar size | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Monticello Middle School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Cascade Middle School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Robert Gray Elementary | Smaller | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Mt. Solo Middle School | Smaller | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to R a Long High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- 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.
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
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 (~926 students)
Frequently asked questions about R a Long High School
How many students attend R a Long High School?
R a Long High School has 926 students enrolled. It is a high school in Longview, WA. CCD year-over-year: 922 (2022-23) → 897 (2023-24), nearly flat (-25).
What is the student-teacher ratio at R a Long High School?
The student-teacher ratio at R a Long High School is 22:1, which is 25% higher than the Washington average of 17.6:1 and 40% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at R a Long High School?
61.6% of students at R a Long High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Washington average of 45.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of R a Long High School?
The largest demographic group at R a Long High School is White at 58.3% of enrollment, in Longview, WA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 57.9/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for R a Long High School?
R a Long High School has a Resource Investment Index of 30/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does R a Long High School rank among high schools in Longview?
By Resource Investment Index, R a Long High School 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.
What other schools are in Longview School District?
Besides R a Long High School, Longview School District also operates Mark Morris High School (912 students), Monticello Middle School (525 students), and Cascade Middle School (463 students). See the Longview School District district page for the complete list.