Serving 134 students in grades 6-12, Cusick Jr Sr 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 40%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 30-34% (which is lower than the Washington state average of 53%).
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 is lower than the Washington state level of 16:1.
Minority enrollment is 61% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is higher than the Washington state average of 51% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: 6-12
- Enrollment: 134 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
- Minority Enrollment: 61%
- Graduation Rate: ≥80% (Top 50% in WA)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 10-14% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 30-34% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 11-19% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Cusick Jr Sr High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Washington for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Student Attention
School Overview
Cusick Jr Sr High School's student population of 134 students has grown by 11% over five school years.
The teacher population of 11 teachers has grown by 22% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 6-12
Total Students
134 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
11 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Cusick Jr Sr High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 2,113 schools in Washington (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Cusick Jr Sr High School is 0.73, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.68. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1968 out of 2113 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
10-14%
40%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
53%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
11-19%
49%
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
16:1
American Indian
26%
1%
Asian
n/a
9%
Hispanic
18%
26%
Black
n/a
5%
White
39%
49%
Hawaiian
n/a
1%
Two or more races
17%
9%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
≥80%
84%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
84%
41%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Cusick Jr Sr High School's ranking?
Cusick Jr Sr High School is ranked #1968 out of 2,113 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Washington.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
10-14% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 40% WA state average), while 30-34% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 53% WA state average).
What is the graduation rate of Cusick Jr Sr High School?
The graduation rate of Cusick Jr Sr High School is 80%, which is lower than the Washington state average of 84%.
How many students attend Cusick Jr Sr High School?
134 students attend Cusick Jr Sr High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
39% of Cusick Jr Sr High School students are White, 26% of students are American Indian, 18% of students are Hispanic, and 17% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Cusick Jr Sr High School?
Cusick Jr Sr High School has a student ration of 12:1, which is lower than the Washington state average of 16:1.
What grades does Cusick Jr Sr High School offer ?
Cusick Jr Sr High School offers enrollment in grades 6-12
What school district is Cusick Jr Sr High School part of?
Cusick Jr Sr High School is part of Cusick School District.
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