Nova High School vs. The Center School
Should you attend Nova High School or The Center School? Visitors to our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare their rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.
School Overview
School
Top Rankings
Nova High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Washington for:
Category
Attribute
Most improved public schools
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
The Center School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Washington for:
Category
Attribute
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Overview
Serving 258 students in grades 9-12, Nova High School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in Washington for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 40-49% (which is approximately equal to the Washington state average of 40%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 70-79% (which is higher than the Washington state average of 53%).
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is lower than the Washington state level of 16:1.
Minority enrollment is 46% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is lower than the Washington state average of 52% (majority Hispanic).
Serving 184 students in grades 9-12, The Center School ranks in the top 30% 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 30-39% (which is lower than the Washington state average of 40%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 80-89% (which is higher than the Washington state average of 53%).
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is lower than the Washington state level of 16:1.
Minority enrollment is 36% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Washington state average of 52% (majority Hispanic).
School Type
Alternative
n/a
Grades Offered
9-12
9-12
Total Students
258 students
184 students
% Male | % Female
40% | 60%
33% | 67%
Total Classroom Teachers
18 teachers
13 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#490 out of 2113 schools in WA
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
#582 out of 2113 schools in WA
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-49%
30-39%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
70-79%
80-89%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
80-89%
≥50%
Graduation Rate
60-64%
≥90%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Grade 9 Students
38
36
Grade 10 Students
67
61
Grade 11 Students
67
37
Grade 12 Students
86
50
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
3%
4%
% Asian
5%
4%
% Hispanic
12%
14%
% Black
5%
4%
% White
54%
64%
% Hawaiian
2%
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
10%
8%
Diversity Score
0.54
0.50
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
31%
17%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
5%
