Serving 215 students in grades 9-12, Legacy 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% (which is lower than the Washington state average of 40%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 30-39% (which is lower than the Washington state average of 53%).
The student:teacher ratio of 11:1 is lower than the Washington state level of 16:1.
Minority enrollment is 45% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Washington state average of 51% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 215 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 11:1
- Minority Enrollment: 45%
- Graduation Rate: 60-64% (Btm 50% in WA)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: ≤10% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 30-39% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 30-39% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Legacy High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Washington for:
Category
Attribute
Student Attention
School Overview
Legacy High School's student population of 215 students has declined by 25% over five school years.
The teacher population of 20 teachers has grown by 25% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
215 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
20 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Legacy 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 Legacy High School is 0.64, 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
#1972 out of 2113 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤10%
40%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-39%
53%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-39%
49%
Student : Teacher Ratio
11:1
16:1
American Indian
9%
1%
Asian
3%
9%
Hispanic
21%
26%
Black
2%
5%
White
55%
49%
Hawaiian
1%
1%
Two or more races
9%
9%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
60-64%
84%
Eligible for Free Lunch
57%
41%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Legacy High School's ranking?
Legacy High School is ranked #1972 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% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 40% WA state average), while 30-39% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 53% WA state average).
What is the graduation rate of Legacy High School?
The graduation rate of Legacy High School is 60-64%, which is lower than the Washington state average of 84%.
How many students attend Legacy High School?
215 students attend Legacy High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
55% of Legacy High School students are White, 21% of students are Hispanic, 9% of students are American Indian, 9% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are Asian, 2% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Legacy High School?
Legacy High School has a student ration of 11:1, which is lower than the Washington state average of 16:1.
What grades does Legacy High School offer ?
Legacy High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Legacy High School part of?
Legacy High School is part of Marysville School District.
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