Enrollment
926
Washington · 2024-25 NCES data
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 29/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 530447000709
👥 S:T ratio 12
📚 AP courses 25
🌟 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 29/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 88% of Washington schools.
- #3 of 5
- high schools in Longview · Resource Index
- 29
- 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 →
Teachers (FTE)
42.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
22:1
vs 17.6:1 Washington avg
+25% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
61.6%
vs 45.0% Washington avg
+37% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How R a Long High School compares with Washington and U.S. medians
What stands out at R a Long High School
R a Long High School is a higher-need, large high school in Longview, Washington, enrolling 926 students.
Class loads run heavy: 22:1 is larger than about 88% of Washington schools and 25% above the 17.6:1 state mean, so each teacher carries more students than is typical.
Economic need runs somewhat above the state's typical profile, with 61.6% of students eligible for free meals.
By headcount it is one of the larger campuses in Washington, bigger than 92% of state schools at 926 students.
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.
Among 149 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Washington schools statewide, it ranks #131, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by White (58%) and Hispanic or Latino (27%) (diversity index 58/100).
On the academic-pipeline side it reports 5 Advanced Placement courses.
Counselor coverage runs a bit thin, about 309 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.
The federal civil-rights collection also records 5 expulsions at this campus for 2021-22.
Among Longview's high schools, it stands alongside Mark Morris High School (912 students): R a Long High School is larger than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (22:1 vs 21.2:1).
Longview School District also operates Mark Morris High School (912 students) and Monticello Middle School (525 students) alongside R a Long 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 R a Long High School compares
R a Long 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 | 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 (what these measure)
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
$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 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.
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 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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Longview School District, which includes R a Long 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 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
- 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
- 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
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 (~926 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~22:1)
Next steps
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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.
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 29/100 (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 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.
Is R a Long High School a good school?
R a Long High School earns 29/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 88% 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 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.
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