Serving 39 students in grades 7-12, Glenwood Secondary 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 21-39% (which is lower than the Washington state average of 40%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 40-59% (which is approximately equal to the Washington state average of 53%).
The student:teacher ratio of 8:1 is lower than the Washington state level of 16:1.
Minority enrollment is 49% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is lower than the Washington state average of 51% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: 7-12
- Enrollment: 39 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 8:1
- Minority Enrollment: 49%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in WA
- Math Proficiency: 21-39% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 40-59% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: ≥50% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Glenwood Secondary ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Washington for:
Category
Attribute
Community Size
Student Attention
School Overview
Glenwood Secondary's student population of 39 students has declined by 23% over five school years.
The teacher population of 5 teachers has declined by 16% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 7-12
Total Students
39 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
5 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Glenwood Secondary 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 Glenwood Secondary is 0.65, 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.
Overall Testing Rank
#1330 out of 2113 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
21-39%
40%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-59%
53%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
≥50%
49%
Student : Teacher Ratio
8:1
16:1
American Indian
13%
1%
Asian
n/a
9%
Hispanic
10%
26%
Black
n/a
5%
White
51%
49%
Hawaiian
n/a
1%
Two or more races
26%
9%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
38%
41%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Glenwood Secondary's ranking?
Glenwood Secondary is ranked #1330 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?
21-39% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 40% WA state average), while 40-59% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 53% WA state average).
How many students attend Glenwood Secondary?
39 students attend Glenwood Secondary.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
51% of Glenwood Secondary students are White, 26% of students are Two or more races, 13% of students are American Indian, and 10% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Glenwood Secondary?
Glenwood Secondary has a student ration of 8:1, which is lower than the Washington state average of 16:1.
What grades does Glenwood Secondary offer ?
Glenwood Secondary offers enrollment in grades 7-12
What school district is Glenwood Secondary part of?
Glenwood Secondary is part of Glenwood School District.
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