R.A. Long High School

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R.A. Long High School

Public High School | Grade 9-12
2903 Nichols Blvd,  Longview, WA
Longview School District
4.0
3.0
926 Students
B-
Niche Grade

School Details

Head of School
Rich Reeves
Student Teacher Ratio
22:1
Average SAT Score
1090
Average ACT Score
18
Math Proficiency
22%
Reading Proficiency
51%
Average GPA
3.5
Graduation Rate
92%

Niche Grade

C+
Academics
B
Teachers
B
College Prep
B
Administration
B
Resources/Facilities
B
Clubs and Activities
B+
Sports
B-
Food
Source: Niche
Niche Grades

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Niche Grade Details

Academics
Average GPA
3.5
Reading Proficiency
51%
Math Proficiency
22%
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
22:1
Teachers
43
Full Time Teachers
43
Teachers in First or Second Year
0%
College Prep
Average SAT
1090
Math
540
Verbal
550
Average ACT
18
Math
17
English
18
Reading
18
Science
16
Number of AP Courses
5
AP Pass Rate
25%
AP Math Enrollment
Very Low
AP Science Enrollment
Average
Other AP Enrollment
Average
Clubs and Activities
Girls Athletic Participation
Average
Boys Athletic Participation
Average

GreatSchools Rating

Source: GreatSchools
GreatSchools Rating
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Test Scores

Math
47.9%
State Average
32.1%
Science
20.1%
State Average
25.1%
GreatSchools Test Scores Rating
GreatSchools
The Test Score Rating reflects annual state test results for this school compared with scores statewide.

Teachers and Staff

Students Per Counselor
301:1

Student Diversity

Male
54%
Female
46%
White
57.8%
Hispanic
27.6%
Two or more races
5.3%
Asian
3.1%
Black
1.8%
Native American
1.2%

Specialty School Programs

AP Programs Offered
IB Programs Offered
Free/Reduced Lunch Offered
Athletics Program

Colleges Students are Considering

Students are most interested in or go on to attend these colleges.
Washington State University 203 Students
University of Washington 167 Students
Central Washington University 133 Students
Western Washington University 121 Students
Lower Columbia College 112 Students
Eastern Washington University 108 Students
Portland State University 92 Students
Oregon State University 79 Students
Seattle University 76 Students
University of Portland 64 Students

What Students Want to Study

Niche users from this school are most interested in the following majors.
Nursing 59 Students
Psychology 56 Students
Business 54 Students
Biology 26 Students
Education 22 Students
Pre-Medicine Studies 20 Students
Criminology 17 Students
Pre-Law Studies 16 Students
Social Work and Youth Services 16 Students
Elementary Education 15 Students

This School’s Reviews

Niche Reviews
4.0 156 Reviews
5.0 Senior
10/14/2025
I am having a good time at this school. After 4 years I think I should have a good experience and I definitely have so that is great. I don't really have anything bad to say about it, I've been barked at a couple times so that was weird. Other than that though it's a great place to be.
4.0 Senior
7/28/2025
The only thing I dislike about this school is how hard they push every student to go to college, (as a student who wants to go to college) The pressure is intense, and students going into the workforce aren't celebrated as highly as students who are going to college. It's a bit ridiculous as most of the student body qualifies for free lunches, and don't have the money to go to big public or private colleges. Big focus on being an AVID school.
3.0 Senior
5/22/2023
My overall experience in R.A. Long High School has been okay. The teachers are fine, it's just some students are really rude. This never happened to me, but I've seen a rude students either pick on others or make rude comments.
GreatSchools Reviews
3.0 2 Reviews
1.0 parent
6/27/2019
They WORST school in Washington State. Would never recommend them to my worst enemy. "90% of the Staff should be sacked an they should start fresh." My Opinion.
5.0 parent
1/4/2019
My son graduated from RAL last year and had the best experience. Very well prepared for his 1st year of college. Cannot wait for my daughter to join in the RAL family this fall!

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R.A. Long High School is a public school for students in grades 9-12 in Longview, WA and is served by the Longview School District in Washington. Annual tuition is $0. The school has a total enrollment of 926 and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 22:1. Academic records show that 22% of students achieve proficiency in math, and 51% are proficient in reading. R.A. Long High School has received feedback and ratings, with a Niche grade of B- and a GreatSchools Rating of 4 out of 10. The average GPA is 3.5, the graduation rate is 92%, and average standardized test scores include an SAT score of 1090 and an ACT score of 18. The average home value in this area is $381,649. Discover additional schools in the area, like Discovery High School, Mark Morris High School, Kelso School District Special Education Program, and more. Learn more about what Longview has to offer, and browse homes for sale and for rent near R.A. Long High School.

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