Southern Heights Elementary School

11249 14th Ave S
Seattle, WA 98168
(School attendance zone shown in map)
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Bottom 50%
Southern Heights Elementary 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 20-24% (which is lower than the Washington state average of 40%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 20-24% (which is lower than the Washington state average of 53%).

Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: Prekindergarten-5
  • : Bottom 50% in WA
  • : 20-24% (Btm 50%)
  • : 20-24% (Btm 50%)
  • : ≤20% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WA Dept. of Education

School Overview

School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
216 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
14 teachers
This chart displays the total teachers of Southern Heights Elementary School by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.

School Rankings

Southern Heights Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 2,113 schools in Washington (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
This School
State Level (WA)
#1921 out of 2113 schools
(Bottom 50%)
This chart displays the overall school rank of Southern Heights Elementary School, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
20-24%
40%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Southern Heights Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in Washington by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
20-24%
53%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Southern Heights Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Washington by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
≤20%
49%
Student : Teacher Ratio
n/a
16:1
This chart displays the student teacher ratio of Southern Heights Elementary School and the public school average student teacher ratio of Washington by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
American Indian
(21-22)
2%
1%
This chart displays the percentage of American Indian students in Southern Heights Elementary School and percentage of American Indian public school students in Washington by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Asian
(21-22)
23%
9%
This chart displays the percentage of Asian students in Southern Heights Elementary School and the percentage of Asian public school students in Washington by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Hispanic
(21-22)
40%
25%
This chart displays the percentage of Hispanic students in Southern Heights Elementary School and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in Washington by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Black
(21-22)
5%
5%
This chart displays the percentage of Black students in Southern Heights Elementary School and the percentage of Black public school students in Washington by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
White
(21-22)
14%
50%
This chart displays the percentage of White students in Southern Heights Elementary School and the percentage of White public school students in Washington by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Hawaiian
(21-22)
5%
1%
This chart displays the percentage of Hawaiian students in Southern Heights Elementary School and the percentage of Hawaiian public school students in Washington by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Two or more races
(21-22)
11%
9%
This chart displays the percentage of students of two or more races in Southern Heights Elementary School and the percentage of public school students of two or more races in Washington by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
n/a
This chart displays the diversity score of Southern Heights Elementary School and the public school average diversity score of Washington by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Eligible for Free Lunch (21-22)
53%
36%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Southern Heights Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in Washington by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (21-22)
17%
7%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Southern Heights Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Washington by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WA Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Southern Heights Elementary School's ranking?
Southern Heights Elementary School is ranked #1921 out of 2,113 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Washington.
What schools are Southern Heights Elementary School often compared to?
Southern Heights Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like White Center Heights Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
20-24% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 40% WA state average), while 20-24% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 53% WA state average).
How many students attend Southern Heights Elementary School?
216 students attend Southern Heights Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
40% of Southern Heights Elementary School students are Hispanic, 23% of students are Asian, 14% of students are White, 11% of students are Two or more races, 5% of students are Black, 5% of students are Hawaiian, and 2% of students are American Indian.
What grades does Southern Heights Elementary School offer ?
Southern Heights Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is Southern Heights Elementary School part of?
Southern Heights Elementary School is part of Highline School District.
In what neighborhood is Southern Heights Elementary School located?
Southern Heights Elementary School is located in the Highline neighborhood of Seattle, WA. There are 11 other public schools located in Highline.

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: Prekindergarten-5
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 20-24% (Btm 50%)
  • : 20-24% (Btm 50%)
  • : ≤20% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WA Dept. of Education

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