R A Long High School in Longview, WA - US News Best High Schools
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R A Long High School 

2903 Nichols Blvd., Longview, Washington | (360) 575-7225

(360) 575-7225

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#8,363 in National Rankings

Overall Score 52.63/100

quick stats

Grades

9-12

Grades 9-12 Enrollment

922

Student-Teacher Ratio

22:1

Overview of R A Long High School

R A Long High School is ranked 136th within Washington. Students have the opportunity to take Advanced Placement® coursework and exams. The AP® participation rate at R A Long High School is 29%. The total minority enrollment is 39%, and 71% of students are economically disadvantaged. R A Long High School is 1 of 5 high schools in the Longview School District.

R A Long High School 2024 Rankings

R A Long High School is ranked #8,363 in the National Rankings. Schools are ranked on their performance on state-required tests, graduation and how well they prepare students for college. Read more about how we rank the Best High Schools.

52.63

SCORECARD

  • Took at Least One AP® Exam

    29%
  • Passed at Least One AP® Exam

    9%
  • Mathematics Proficiency

    22%
  • Reading Proficiency

    52%
  • Science Proficiency

    49%
  • Graduation Rate

    93%

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Ranking Factors

How R A Long High School performed nationally and statewide out of 17,655 nationally ranked schools and 308 schools ranked in Washington.

College Readiness Index Rank

#8,304 (tie)

National

#161

State

College Curriculum Breadth Index Rank

#8,642 (tie)

National

#171

State

State Assessment Proficiency Rank

#13,672

National

#239

State

State Assessment Performance Rank

#6,334

National

#111

State

Graduation Rate Rank

#7,809

National

#71

State

Ranking Factors

National

State

College Readiness Index Rank

#8,304 (tie)

#161

College Curriculum Breadth Index Rank

#8,642 (tie)

#171

State Assessment Proficiency Rank

#13,672

#239

State Assessment Performance Rank

#6,334

#111

Graduation Rate Rank

#7,809

#71

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Students/Teachers at R A Long High School

These counts and percentages of students and teachers are from data reported by schools to the government.

Grades 9-12 Enrollment

922

Student Enrollment by Grade:

9th Grade

10th Grade

11th Grade

12th Grade

Student Diversity:

38.7%

Minority Enrollment

38.7%

Minority Enrollment

61.3%

White

25.6%

Hispanic

6.6%

Two or More Races

2.2%

Asian

1.5%

American Indian/Alaska Native

1.5%

Black

1.3%

Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander


Gender Distribution:

Female50%
Male50%

Total Economically Disadvantaged (% of total)

71%

Free Lunch Program (% of total)

62%

Reduced-Price Lunch Program (% of total)

10%

Full-Time Equivalent Teachers

43

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Test Scores at R A Long High School

U.S. News calculates these values for schools based on student performance on state-required tests and internationally available exams on college-level coursework (AP® and IB exams).

College Readiness Index

14.5/100

Subject Proficiency:

Washington administered the Smarter Balanced and Washington Comprehensive Assesment of Science to high school students. These figures display how well the school as a whole performed in reading, mathematics, and science.

22

25

30

52

56

70

49

50

50

Mathematics

Reading

Science

School
District
State

Subject Proficiency Distribution:

Math

Reading

Level 1
Level 2
Level 3
Level 4

Overall Student Performance

This measures overall student performance on state-required tests.

Percentile Score on Smarter Balanced and Washington Comprehensive Assesment of Science

22.5%

Smarter Balanced and Washington Comprehensive Assesment of Science Scores Relative to U.S. News Expectations

Somewhat Above Expectations

Underserved Student Performance

This measures the proficiency on state exams among typically underperforming subgroups.

Percentage of Underserved Students Who Are Proficient

31.5%

Percentage of Non-Underserved Students Who Are Proficient

49.3%

Gap Between School and State Among Underserved Students

1.7%

College-Ready Student Performance

High school students take AP® exams and IB exams to earn college credit and demonstrate success at college-level coursework. U.S. News calculated a College Readiness Index based on AP/IB exam participation rates and percentages of students passing at least one AP/IB exam.

National Percentile on College-level Exams

55.5%

Exam(s) Used for Index

AP®

Advanced Placement® (AP®) Student Performance

Many U.S. higher educational institutions grant credits or advanced placement based on student performance on AP® exams. This shows this school's student participation and performance on these exams if data were available.

Proportion of 12th Grade Class Who Took an Exam

29%

Proportion of 12th Grade Class Who Scored 3+ on an Exam

9%

Exam Takers in 12th Grade Class Who Scored 3+ on an Exam

32%

Exam Pass Rate

26%

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School Data

School profile information is based on government data.

Graduation Rate

93% (well above state median)

Grades Served

9-12

Setting

Small City

Charter School

No

Magnet School

No

Eligible for Title I Funding

Yes

District

This information relates to high schools run by this school's state operating agency. Many districts contain only one high school.

Total Schools

5

Total Students

2,062

College Readiness (district average)

5.2

Proficient in Reading (district average)

56%

Proficient in Mathematics (district average)

25%

Proficient in Science (district average)

50%

Subject Proficiency Comparison (Reading vs. Mathematics)

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School Location

R A Long High School

2903 Nichols Blvd.

Longview, Washington 98632

#8,363 in National Rankings

#136 in Washington High Schools

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Data are based on the 2022-2023, 2021-2022 and 2020-2021 academic years.

AP® and Advanced Placement® are registered trademarks of the College Board. Used with permission.

International Baccalaureate (IB) data provided by International Baccalaureate of North America. Used with permission.

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