J M Weatherwax High School vs. Hoquiam High School
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School Overview
School
Overview
Serving 919 students in grades 9-12, J M Weatherwax High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Washington for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 21% (which is lower than the Washington state average of 41%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 62% (which is higher than the Washington state average of 53%).
The student-teacher ratio of 20:1 is higher than the Washington state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 48% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Washington state average of 53% (majority Hispanic).
Serving 410 students in grades 9-12, Hoquiam High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Washington for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 10-14% (which is lower than the Washington state average of 41%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 45-49% (which is lower than the Washington state average of 53%).
The student-teacher ratio of 17:1 is equal to the Washington state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 43% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Washington state average of 53% (majority Hispanic).
Grades Offered
9-12
9-12
Total Students
919 students
410 students
Total Classroom Teachers
45 teachers
24 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
20:1
17:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#1196 out of 2088 schools in WA
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
#1723 out of 2088 schools in WA
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
21%
10-14%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
62%
45-49%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
25-29%
45-49%
Graduation Rate
80-84%
85-89%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Grade 9 Students
236
126
Grade 10 Students
229
112
Grade 11 Students
235
81
Grade 12 Students
219
91
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
2%
5%
% Asian
1%
2%
% Hispanic
37%
27%
% Black
1%
1%
% White
52%
57%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
7%
8%
Diversity Score
0.59
0.60
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
50%
56%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
10%
12%