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 285 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 19:1 is higher than the Washington state level of 16:1.
Minority enrollment is 41% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Washington state average of 51% (majority Hispanic).
Serving 245 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 16:1 is equal to the Washington state level of 16:1.
Minority enrollment is 37% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which is lower than the Washington state average of 51% (majority Hispanic).
School Type
Alternative
n/a
Grades Offered
9-12
9-12
Total Students
285 students
245 students
% Male | % Female
37% | 63%
38% | 62%
Total Classroom Teachers
15 teachers
15 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
19:1
16:1
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
56
62
Grade 10 Students
69
50
Grade 11 Students
85
60
Grade 12 Students
75
73
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
2%
4%
% Asian
4%
6%
% Hispanic
12%
14%
% Black
5%
5%
% White
59%
63%
% Hawaiian
2%
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
11%
8%
Diversity Score
0.52
0.55
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
27%
18%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
5%
