Shadle Park High School vs. North Central High School
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School Overview
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North Central High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Washington for:
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Overview
Serving 1,445 students in grades 9-12, Shadle Park 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 17% (which is lower than the Washington state average of 41%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 63% (which is higher than the Washington state average of 53%).
The student-teacher ratio of 18:1 is higher than the Washington state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 34% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Washington state average of 53% (majority Hispanic).
Serving 1,647 students in grades 6-12, North Central High School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in Washington for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 44% (which is higher than the Washington state average of 41%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 67% (which is higher than the Washington state average of 53%).
The student-teacher ratio of 19:1 is higher than the Washington state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 40% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Washington state average of 53% (majority Hispanic).
Grades Offered
9-12
6-12
Total Students
1,445 students
1,647 students
Total Classroom Teachers
81 teachers
89 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
18:1
19:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#1258 out of 2088 schools in WA
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
#598 out of 2088 schools in WA
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
17%
44%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
63%
67%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
45-49%
41%
Graduation Rate
88%
92%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Grade 6 Students
-
58
Grade 7 Students
-
54
Grade 8 Students
-
57
Grade 9 Students
400
372
Grade 10 Students
398
378
Grade 11 Students
364
382
Grade 12 Students
283
346
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
1%
2%
% Asian
2%
3%
% Hispanic
12%
12%
% Black
4%
5%
% White
66%
60%
% Hawaiian
2%
3%
% Two or more races
13%
15%
Diversity Score
0.54
0.60
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
46%
53%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
11%
12%