Serving 895 students in grades 9-12, Quincy 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 18% (which is lower than the Washington state average of 40%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 46% (which is lower than the Washington state average of 53%).
The student:teacher ratio of 19:1 is higher than the Washington state level of 16:1.
Minority enrollment is 89% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Washington state average of 51% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 895 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 19:1
- Minority Enrollment: 89%
- Graduation Rate: 91% (Top 20% in WA)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 18% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 46% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 30-34% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Quincy High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Washington for:
Category
Attribute
Graduation Rate
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
School Overview
Quincy High School's student population of 895 students has grown by 11% over five school years.
The teacher population of 47 teachers has grown by 11% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
895 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
47 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Quincy 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 Quincy High School is 0.22, 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
#1685 out of 2113 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
18%
40%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
46%
53%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
49%
Student : Teacher Ratio
19:1
16:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
1%
9%
Hispanic
88%
26%
Black
n/a
5%
White
11%
49%
Hawaiian
n/a
1%
Two or more races
n/a
9%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
91%
84%
Eligible for Free Lunch
73%
41%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
14%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Quincy High School's ranking?
Quincy High School is ranked #1685 out of 2,113 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Washington.
What schools are Quincy High School often compared to?
Quincy High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Ephrata High School, Moses Lake High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
18% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 40% WA state average), while 46% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 53% WA state average).
What is the graduation rate of Quincy High School?
The graduation rate of Quincy High School is 91%, which is higher than the Washington state average of 84%.
How many students attend Quincy High School?
895 students attend Quincy High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
88% of Quincy High School students are Hispanic, 11% of students are White, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Quincy High School?
Quincy High School has a student ration of 19:1, which is higher than the Washington state average of 16:1.
What grades does Quincy High School offer ?
Quincy High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Quincy High School part of?
Quincy High School is part of Quincy School District.
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