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Longview School District

Washington · Public School District
18
Schools
6,311
Students
$17,218
Per-Pupil Spend
+20% nat'l
68.4%
Free Lunch Rate
+16pp vs nat'l
91.3%
Graduation Rate
+4.8pp vs nat'l
District Overview

Longview School District is a public school district in Washington serving 6,311 students across 18 schools. It includes 9 elementary, 3 middle, 5 high schools. Its graduation rate of 91.3% is above the national average of 86.5%. Per-pupil spending of $17,218 is above average for a US public school district. 68% of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, reflecting significant economic need in the community. Opportunity scores across its schools are limited, with a district median of 42/100.

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All Schools (18)
Middle Schools3 schools
SchoolGradesStudents
Cascade Middle School06–08462
Monticello Middle School06–08494
Mt. Solo Middle School06–08408
High Schools5 schools
SchoolGradesStudents
Discovery High School09–1280
Discovery High School-Achieve09–1257
Longview Virtual Academy06–1289
Mark Morris High School09–12914
R A Long High School09–12922
Other School1 school
SchoolGradesStudents
Longview Schl Dist Special SvcsPK–PK0
District Finances
Per-Pupil Expenditure$17,218+20% nat'l avg
National avg $14,347
Revenue Sources
65%
21%
State
64.8%
Local (property tax)
20.9%
Federal
14.2%

State funding accounts for 65% of the budget — this district relies more on state aid than local tax revenue.

Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey. District-level data.
District Snapshot
18
Schools
6,311
Students
68%
Free Lunch
$17K
Per-Pupil
Graduation Rate91.3%
Opportunity Score42/100
StateWashington →
School Rankings
Strengths & Considerations
Strong graduation outcomes
91.3% graduation rate — 4.8 points above the national average of 86.5%.
High per-student investment
Spends $17,218 per pupil — 20% above the national average of $14,347.
Range of school options
With 18 schools, families have meaningful choice across programs and grade levels.
High economic need in community
68% of students qualify for free or reduced lunch — above the national rate of 52.2% — reflecting broader economic challenges.
Location
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in Longview School District?
Longview School District has 18 public schools, serving a total of 6,311 students.
What is the graduation rate for Longview School District?
The graduation rate is 91.3%, which is above the national average of 86.5%.
How much does Longview School District spend per student?
Longview School District spends $17,218 per pupil — 20% above the national average of $14,347.
What percentage of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch in Longview School District?
68% of students in Longview School District qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, compared to the national rate of 52.2%.
Are there charter schools in Longview School District?
No, Longview School District does not currently include any charter schools.
What grade levels does Longview School District serve?
Longview School District serves grades PK through 12, covering elementary, middle, and high school levels.
What is the opportunity score for Longview School District?
The median opportunity score across schools in Longview School District is 42/100. The national median is 50/100. Opportunity scores reflect long-term economic mobility prospects for children who grow up in these communities.
About This Data

All figures on this page come directly from US federal open datasets — NCES Common Core of Data, EDFacts, and the Opportunity Atlas — and we work hard to keep them accurate and up to date. That said, federal data is published on an annual cycle, so some figures may not yet reflect the very latest school-year changes or local updates. We recommend using this page as a helpful starting point and cross-checking with the school or district directly, or visiting the NCES Common Core of Data and ed.gov for the most authoritative figures before making any important decisions.