Serving 72 students in grades 7-12, Mary M Knight 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 was 20-29% (which was lower than the Washington state average of 51%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 40-49% (which was lower than the Washington state average of 62%).
The student:teacher ratio of 9:1 was lower than the Washington state level of 16:1.
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades 7-12
Total Students
72 students
Total Classroom Teachers
8 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(15-16)20-29%
51%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(15-16)40-49%
62%
Student : Teacher Ratio
9:1
16:1
American Indian
(15-16)1%
2%
Asian
(15-16)n/a
8%
Hispanic
(15-16)4%
22%
Black
(15-16)n/a
4%
White
(15-16)95%
56%
Hawaiian
(15-16)n/a
1%
Two or more races
(15-16)n/a
7%
Graduation Rate
(15-16)≥50%
81%
Eligible for Free Lunch
56%
49%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
10%
n/a
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?
20-29% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 51% WA state average), while 40-49% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 62% WA state average).
What is the graduation rate of Mary M Knight High School?
The graduation rate of Mary M Knight High School is 50%, which is lower than the Washington state average of 81%.
How many students attend Mary M Knight High School?
72 students attend Mary M Knight High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
95% of Mary M Knight High School students are White, 4% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Mary M Knight High School?
Mary M Knight High School has a student ration of 9:1, which is lower than the Washington state average of 16:1.
What grades does Mary M Knight High School offer ?
Mary M Knight High School offers enrollment in grades 7-12
What school district is Mary M Knight High School part of?
Mary M Knight High School is part of Mary M Knight School District.
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