Serving 238 students in grades 6-12, Legacy 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 ≤10% (which is lower than the Washington state average of 41%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 50-59% (which is approximately equal to the Washington state average of 53%).
The student:teacher ratio of 30:1 is higher than the Washington state level of 16:1.
Minority enrollment is 64% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Washington state average of 52% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- School Type: Alternative school
- Grades: 6-12
- Enrollment: 238 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 30:1
- Minority Enrollment: 64%
- Graduation Rate: 25-29% (Btm 50% in WA)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: ≤10% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 50-59% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 21-39% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WA Dept. of Education
School Overview
Legacy High School's student population of 238 students has grown by 16% over five school years.
The teacher population of 8 teachers has declined by 27% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 6-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
238 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
8 teachers
School Rankings
Legacy High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 2,088 schools in Washington (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Legacy High School is 0.56, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.69. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1576 out of 2088 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤10%
41%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-59%
53%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
21-39%
49%
Student : Teacher Ratio
30:1
16:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
n/a
9%
Hispanic
56%
26%
Black
2%
5%
White
36%
48%
Hawaiian
n/a
2%
Two or more races
5%
9%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
25-29%
84%
Eligible for Free Lunch
51%
49%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WA Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Legacy High School's ranking?
Legacy High School is ranked #1576 out of 2,088 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Washington.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≤10% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 41% WA state average), while 50-59% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 53% WA state average).
What is the graduation rate of Legacy High School?
The graduation rate of Legacy High School is 25-29%, which is lower than the Washington state average of 84%.
How many students attend Legacy High School?
238 students attend Legacy High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
56% of Legacy High School students are Hispanic, 36% of students are White, 5% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Black, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Legacy High School?
Legacy High School has a student ration of 30:1, which is higher than the Washington state average of 16:1.
What grades does Legacy High School offer ?
Legacy High School offers enrollment in grades 6-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Legacy High School part of?
Legacy High School is part of Kennewick School District.
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