For the 2024-25 school year, there are 7 public high schools serving 2,257 students in Longview, WA.
The top ranked public high schools in Longview, WA are Discovery High School, Longview Virtual Academy and Mark Morris High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Longview, WA public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 25% (versus the Washington public high school average of 35%), and reading proficiency score of 54% (versus the 65% statewide average). High schools in Longview have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Washington public high schools.
Longview, WA public high school have a Graduation Rate of 77%, which is less than the Washington average of 84%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Kelso Virtual Academy, with ≥90% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Washington or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 35% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Washington public high school average of 49% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public High Schools in Longview, WA (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Discovery High School
Alternative School
Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: <50% | Reading: ≥50%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
2742 Harding Blvd
Longview, WA 98632
(360) 414-2920
Longview, WA 98632
(360) 414-2920
Grades: 9-12
| 80 students
Rank: #22.
Longview Virtual Academy
Alternative School
Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: 30-39% | Reading: 50-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
2742 Harding Street
Longview, WA 98632
(360) 414-2926
Longview, WA 98632
(360) 414-2926
Grades: 6-12
| 89 students
Rank: #33.
Mark Morris High School
Magnet School
(Math: 28% | Reading: 60%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1602 Mark Morris Court
Longview, WA 98632
(360) 575-7663
Longview, WA 98632
(360) 575-7663
Grades: 9-12
| 914 students
Rank: #44.
R A Long High School
Magnet School
(Math: 22% | Reading: 51%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
2903 Nichols Blvd.
Longview, WA 98632
(360) 575-7225
Longview, WA 98632
(360) 575-7225
Grades: 9-12
| 922 students
Rank: #55.
Kelso Virtual Academy
Magnet School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
257 Alpha Dr
Longview, WA 98632
(360) 232-5000
Longview, WA 98632
(360) 232-5000
Grades: K-12
| 178 students
Rank: n/an/a
Cowlitz County Youth Services Center
Magnet School
1725 1st Ave.
Longview, WA 98632
(360) 577-3100
Longview, WA 98632
(360) 577-3100
Grades: 6-12
| 17 students
Rank: n/an/a
Discovery High School-achieve
Alternative School
Magnet School
Magnet School
2742 Harding
Longview, WA 98632
(360) 414-2929
Longview, WA 98632
(360) 414-2929
Grades: 9-12
| 57 students
Longview, Washington Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
257 Alpha Dr
Longview, WA 98632
(360) 501-1450
Longview, WA 98632
(360) 501-1450
Grades: K-5
| 362 students
3602 Memorial Park Drive
Longview, WA 98632
(360) 575-7870
Longview, WA 98632
(360) 575-7870
Grades: 7-10
| 3 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public high schools in Longview, WA?
The top ranked public high schools in Longview, WA include Discovery High School, Longview Virtual Academy and Mark Morris High School.
How many public high schools are located in Longview?
7 public high schools are located in Longview.
What is the racial composition of students in Longview?
Longview public high schools minority enrollment is 35% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Washington public high schools average of 49% (majority Hispanic).
Which public high schools in Longview are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public high schools in Longview include: Mark Morris High School vs. R A Long High School, R A Long High School vs. Mark Morris High School
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