Serving 405 students in grades 9-12, Raisbeck Aviation High School ranks in the top 10% of all schools in Washington for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 60-64% (which is higher than the Washington state average of 40%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 90-94% (which is higher than the Washington state average of 53%).
The student:teacher ratio of 20:1 is higher than the Washington state level of 16:1.
Minority enrollment is 63% of the student body (majority Asian and Hispanic), which is higher than the Washington state average of 51% (majority Hispanic and Asian).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Alternative school / Magnet School
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 405 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 20:1
- Minority Enrollment: 63%
- Graduation Rate: ≥95% (Top 5% in WA)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 10%
- Math Proficiency: 60-64% (Top 20%)
- Reading Proficiency: 90-94% (Top 1%)
- Science Proficiency: 85-89% (Top 5%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Raisbeck Aviation High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Washington for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Science Proficiency
Graduation Rate
Diversity
School Overview
Raisbeck Aviation High School's student population of 405 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 20 teachers has grown by 5% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
405 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
20 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Raisbeck Aviation High School ranks within the top 10% of all 2,113 schools in Washington (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Raisbeck Aviation High School is 0.76, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.68. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#124 out of 2113 schools
(Top 10%)
(Top 10%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-64%
40%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
90-94%
53%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
85-89%
49%
Student : Teacher Ratio
20:1
16:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
25%
9%
Hispanic
17%
26%
Black
10%
5%
White
37%
49%
Hawaiian
n/a
1%
Two or more races
10%
9%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
≥95%
84%
Eligible for Free Lunch
22%
41%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
9%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Raisbeck Aviation High School's ranking?
Raisbeck Aviation High School is ranked #124 out of 2,113 schools, which ranks it among the top 10% of public schools in Washington.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
60-64% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 40% WA state average), while 90-94% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 53% WA state average).
What is the graduation rate of Raisbeck Aviation High School?
The graduation rate of Raisbeck Aviation High School is 95%, which is higher than the Washington state average of 84%.
How many students attend Raisbeck Aviation High School?
405 students attend Raisbeck Aviation High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
37% of Raisbeck Aviation High School students are White, 25% of students are Asian, 17% of students are Hispanic, 10% of students are Black, 10% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Raisbeck Aviation High School?
Raisbeck Aviation High School has a student ration of 20:1, which is higher than the Washington state average of 16:1.
What grades does Raisbeck Aviation High School offer ?
Raisbeck Aviation High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Raisbeck Aviation High School part of?
Raisbeck Aviation High School is part of Highline School District.
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