Serving 40 students in grades 9-12, Compass High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Washington for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was <50% (which was lower than the Washington state average of 51%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was <50% (which was lower than the Washington state average of 61%).
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 was lower than the Washington state level of 16:1.
Minority enrollment was 95% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which was higher than the Washington state average of 51% (majority Hispanic).
School Overview
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
40 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
3 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(16-17)<50%
51%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(16-17)<50%
61%
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
16:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
9%
Hispanic
93%
26%
Black
2%
5%
White
5%
49%
Hawaiian
n/a
1%
Two or more races
n/a
9%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
(15-16)40-49%
81%
Eligible for Free Lunch
85%
41%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (14-15)
4%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
<50% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 51% WA state average), while <50% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 61% WA state average).
What is the graduation rate of Compass High School?
The graduation rate of Compass High School is 40-49%, which is lower than the Washington state average of 81%.
How many students attend Compass High School?
40 students attend Compass High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
93% of Compass High School students are Hispanic, 5% of students are White, and 2% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Compass High School?
Compass High School has a student ration of 13:1, which is lower than the Washington state average of 16:1.
What grades does Compass High School offer ?
Compass High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Compass High School part of?
Compass High School is part of Grandview School District.
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