Serving 47 students in grades 9-12, Futurus 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 is <50% (which is equal to the Washington state average of 50%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 40-59% (which is lower than the Washington state average of 61%).
The student:teacher ratio of 24:1 is higher than the Washington state level of 16:1.
Minority enrollment is 57% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Washington state average of 51% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Alternative school / Magnet School
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 47 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 24:1
- Minority Enrollment: 57%
- Graduation Rate: 40-49% (Btm 50% in WA)
- Math Proficiency: <50% (Top 1%)
- Reading Proficiency: 40-59% (Top 1%)
- Science Proficiency: <50% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Futurus High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Washington for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Community Size
School Overview
Futurus High School's student population of 47 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 2 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
47 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
2 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
The diversity score of Futurus High School is 0.56, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.68. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)<50%
50%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(16-17)40-59%
61%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
<50%
49%
Student : Teacher Ratio
24:1
16:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
4%
9%
Hispanic
51%
26%
Black
2%
5%
White
43%
49%
Hawaiian
n/a
1%
Two or more races
n/a
9%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
40-49%
84%
Eligible for Free Lunch
72%
41%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
8%
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 50% WA state average), while 40-59% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 61% WA state average).
What is the graduation rate of Futurus High School?
The graduation rate of Futurus High School is 40-49%, which is lower than the Washington state average of 84%.
How many students attend Futurus High School?
47 students attend Futurus High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
51% of Futurus High School students are Hispanic, 43% of students are White, 4% of students are Asian, and 2% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Futurus High School?
Futurus High School has a student ration of 24:1, which is higher than the Washington state average of 16:1.
What grades does Futurus High School offer ?
Futurus High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Futurus High School part of?
Futurus High School is part of Centralia School District.
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