Serving 518 students in grades 9-12, Global Connections 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 top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was ≤20% (which was lower than the Washington state average of 51%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 65-69% (which was higher than the Washington state average of 61%).
The student:teacher ratio of 19:1 was higher than the Washington state level of 16:1.
Minority enrollment was 87% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which was higher than the Washington state average of 51% (majority Hispanic and Asian).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
518 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
28 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(16-17)≤20%
51%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(16-17)65-69%
61%
Student : Teacher Ratio
19:1
16:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
22%
9%
Hispanic
39%
26%
Black
19%
5%
White
13%
49%
Hawaiian
4%
1%
Two or more races
2%
9%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
(15-16)70-74%
81%
Eligible for Free Lunch
65%
41%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
12%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≤20% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 51% WA state average), while 65-69% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 61% WA state average).
What is the graduation rate of Global Connections High School?
The graduation rate of Global Connections High School is 70-74%, which is lower than the Washington state average of 81%.
How many students attend Global Connections High School?
518 students attend Global Connections High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
39% of Global Connections High School students are Hispanic, 22% of students are Asian, 19% of students are Black, 13% of students are White, 4% of students are Hawaiian, 2% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Global Connections High School?
Global Connections High School has a student ration of 19:1, which is higher than the Washington state average of 16:1.
What grades does Global Connections High School offer ?
Global Connections High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Global Connections High School part of?
Global Connections High School is part of Highline School District.
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