Public School Review - Established 2003

Highline School District

15675 Ambaum Blvd Sw
Burien, WA 98166-0100
(District boundaries shown in map)
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2/
10
Bottom 50%
Tel: (206) 631-3000
www.highlineschools.org

Top Rankings

Highline School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Washington for:

Category
Attribute
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2025 school year, there are 43 public schools serving 17,823 students in Highline School District. This district's average testing ranking is 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Washington.
Public Schools in Highline School District have an average math proficiency score of 24% (versus the Washington public school average of 40%), and reading proficiency score of 37% (versus the 53% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 83% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Washington public school average of 52% (majority Hispanic).

Overview

This School District
This State (WA)
# Schools
43 Schools
2,565 Schools
# Students
17,823 Students
1,102,128 Students
# Teachers
1,010 Teachers
62,276 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
18:1
18:1

District Rank

Highline School District, which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 306 school districts in Washington (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2021-2022 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 78% has increased from 75% over five school years.
Definition of Terms
This School District
State Average (WA)
#246 out of 307 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
This chart displays the overall district rank of Highline School District, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
24%
40%
This chart displays the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Highline School District and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Washington by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
37%
53%
This chart displays the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Highline School District 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.
33%
49%
78%
84%
This chart displays public school graduation rate of Highline School District and public school graduation rate of Washington by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.

Students by Ethnicity:

0.76
0.69
# American Indian Students
105 Students
14,077 Students
% American Indian Students
1%
1%
# Asian Students
2,597 Students
97,776 Students
% Asian Students
15%
9%
# Hispanic Students
7,238 Students
284,936 Students
% Hispanic Students
41%
26%
# Black Students
2,535 Students
52,278 Students
% Black Students
14%
5%
# White Students
3,050 Students
529,029 Students
% White Students
17%
48%
# Hawaiian Students
625 Students
15,943 Students
% Hawaiian Students
3%
2%
# Two or more races Students
1,583 Students
97,437 Students
% of Two or more races Students
9%
9%

Students by Grade:

# Students in PK Grade:
556
24,937
# Students in K Grade:
1,262
76,570
# Students in 1st Grade:
1,297
77,991
# Students in 2nd Grade:
1,295
81,918
# Students in 3rd Grade:
1,240
78,358
# Students in 4th Grade:
1,258
81,181
# Students in 5th Grade:
1,309
81,842
# Students in 6th Grade:
1,190
80,681
# Students in 7th Grade:
1,129
81,501
# Students in 8th Grade:
1,175
82,250
# Students in 9th Grade:
1,464
86,778
# Students in 10th Grade:
1,563
88,755
# Students in 11th Grade:
1,455
87,581
# Students in 12th Grade:
1,630
91,785
# Ungraded Students:
-
-

District Revenue and Spending

The revenue/student of $23,415 is higher than the state median of $18,796. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $23,341 is higher than the state median of $19,246. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
Definition of Terms
This School District
This State (WA)
Total Revenue
$417 MM
$20,715 MM
This chart displays total revenue of Highline School District and median value from total revenues of all school districts in Washington by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Spending
$416 MM
$21,212 MM
This chart displays total spending of Highline School District and median value from total spendings of all school districts in Washington by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Revenue / Student
$23,415
$18,796
This chart displays average revenue per public school student in Highline School District and average revenue per public school student of all school districts in Washington by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Spending / Student
$23,341
$19,246
This chart displays average spending per public school student in Highline School District and average spending per public school student of all school districts in Washington by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Best Highline School District Public Schools (2025)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Raisbeck Aviation High School
Alternative School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 90-94%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
9229 East Marginal Way S
Seattle, WA 98108
(206) 631-7200
Grades: 9-12
| 406 students
Rank: #22.
Choice Academy
Alternative School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
18367 8th Ave S
Seattle, WA 98148
(206) 631-7630
Grades: 6-12
| 178 students
Rank: #33.
Marvista Elementary School
(Math: 54% | Reading: 59%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
19800 Marine View Dr Sw
Seattle, WA 98166
(206) 631-4200
Grades: PK-5
| 547 students
Rank: #44.
North Hill Elementary School
(Math: 55% | Reading: 56%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
19835 8th Ave S
Seattle, WA 98148
(206) 631-4600
Grades: PK-5
| 514 students
Rank: #55.
Mount Rainier High School
(Math: 35% | Reading: 66%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
22450 19th Ave S
Seattle, WA 98198
(206) 631-7000
Grades: 9-12
| 1,889 students
Rank: #66.
Shorewood Elementary School
(Math: 44% | Reading: 42%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
2725 Sw 116th St
Seattle, WA 98146
(206) 631-4900
Grades: PK-5
| 413 students
Rank: #77.
Big Picture School
Alternative School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
440 S 186th St
Seattle, WA 98148
(206) 631-7700
Grades: 6-12
| 238 students
Rank: #88.
Innovation Heights Academy
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
11249 14th Ave S
Seattle, WA 98168
(206) 631-7750
Grades: 9-12
| 79 students
Rank: #99.
Des Moines Elementary School
(Math: 35% | Reading: 44%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
22001 9th Ave S
Seattle, WA 98198
(206) 631-3700
Grades: PK-5
| 507 students
Rank: #1010.
Evergreen High School
(Math: 21% | Reading: 56%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
830 Sw 116th St
Seattle, WA 98146
(206) 631-6150
Grades: 9-12
| 1,066 students
Rank: #1111.
Highline High School
(Math: 20% | Reading: 53%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
225 S 152nd St
Seattle, WA 98148
(206) 631-6700
Grades: 9-12
| 1,408 students
Rank: #1212.
Sylvester Middle School
(Math: 29% | Reading: 46%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
16222 Sylvester Road Sw
Seattle, WA 98166
(206) 631-6000
Grades: 6-8
| 548 students
Rank: #1313.
Mcmicken Heights Elementary School
(Math: 33% | Reading: 37%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
3708 S 168th St
Seattle, WA 98188
(206) 631-4300
Grades: PK-5
| 498 students
Rank: #1414.
Gregory Heights Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
16216 19th Ave Sw
Seattle, WA 98166
(206) 631-3800
Grades: PK-5
| 482 students
Rank: #1515.
Highline Open Doors 1418
Alternative School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: 50-59% )
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
614 Sw 120th Street
Seattle, WA 98146
(206) 709-0335
Grades: 9-12
| 200 students
Rank: #1616.
Career Link
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: ≥50% )
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
6000 16th Ave Sw
Seattle, WA 98146
(206) 631-7630
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
Rank: #1717.
White Center Heights Elementary School
(Math: 27% | Reading: 26%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
10015 6th Ave Sw
Seattle, WA 98146
(206) 631-5200
Grades: PK-5
| 533 students
Rank: #1818.
Highline Public Schools Virtual Academy
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
15675 Ambaum Blvd Sw
Seattle, WA 98166
(206) 631-3000
Grades: PK-12
| 182 students
Rank: #19 - 2019. - 20.
Beverly Park Elementary At Glendale
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
1201 S 104th St
Seattle, WA 98168
(206) 631-3400
Grades: PK-5
| 370 students
Rank: #19 - 2019. - 20.
Parkside Elementary School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
2104 S 247th St
Seattle, WA 98198
(206) 631-4700
Grades: PK-5
| 489 students
Rank: #2121.
Tyee High School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
4424 S 188th St
Seattle, WA 98188
(206) 433-2341
Grades: 9-12
| 606 students
Rank: #2222.
Cedarhurst Elementary School
(Math: 22% | Reading: 25%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
611 S 132nd St
Seattle, WA 98168
(206) 631-3600
Grades: PK-5
| 396 students
Rank: #2323.
Southern Heights Elementary School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
11249 14th Ave S
Seattle, WA 98168
(206) 631-5000
Grades: PK-5
| n/a students
Rank: #2424.
Chinook Middle School
(Math: 16% | Reading: 34%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
18650 42nd Ave S
Seattle, WA 98188
(206) 631-5700
Grades: 6-8
| 603 students
Rank: #2525.
Pacific Middle School
(Math: 16% | Reading: 33%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
22705 24th Ave S
Seattle, WA 98198
(206) 631-5800
Grades: 6-8
| 626 students
Rank: #2626.
Mount View Elementary School
(Math: 18% | Reading: 25%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
10811 12th Ave Sw
Seattle, WA 98146
(206) 631-4500
Grades: PK-5
| 423 students
Rank: #2727.
Seahurst Elementary School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
14603 14th Ave Sw
Seattle, WA 98166
(206) 631-4800
Grades: PK-5
| 404 students
Rank: #2828.
Bow Lake Elementary School
(Math: 18% | Reading: 21%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
18237 42nd Ave S
Seattle, WA 98188
(206) 631-3500
Grades: PK-5
| 520 students
Rank: #2929.
Cascade Middle School
(Math: 13% | Reading: 28%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
11212 10th Ave Sw
Seattle, WA 98146
(206) 631-5500
Grades: 6-8
| 662 students
Rank: #3030.
Midway Elementary School
(Math: 18% | Reading: 19%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
22447 24th Ave S
Seattle, WA 98198
(206) 631-4400
Grades: PK-5
| 564 students
Rank: #3131.
Hazel Valley Elementary School
(Math: 15% | Reading: 26%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
402 Sw 132nd St
Seattle, WA 98146
(206) 631-3900
Grades: PK-5
| 473 students
Rank: #3232.
Glacier Middle School
(Math: 14% | Reading: 25%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
2450 South 142nd Street
Seattle, WA 98168
(206) 631-5300
Grades: 6-8
| 785 students
Rank: #3333.
Hilltop Elementary School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
12250 24th Ave S
Seattle, WA 98168
(206) 631-4000
Grades: PK-5
| 531 students
Rank: #3434.
Puget Sound High School
Alternative School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20% )
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
18010 8th Ave South
Seattle, WA 98148
(206) 631-7300
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
Rank: #3535.
Madrona Elementary School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
20301 32nd Ave South
Seattle, WA 98198
(206) 631-4100
Grades: PK-5
| 333 students
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Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools belong to Highline School District?
Highline School District manages 43 public schools serving 17,823 students.
What is the rank of Highline School District?
Highline School District is ranked #246 out of 306 school districts in Washington (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2021-2022 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Washington school districts for: Most diverse schools (Top 1%) and Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Highline School District?
41% of Highline School District students are Hispanic, 17% of students are White, 15% of students are Asian, 14% of students are Black, 9% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are Hawaiian, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Highline School District?
Highline School District has a student/teacher ratio of 18:1, which is equal to the Washington state average of 18:1.
What is Highline School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $23,341 is higher than the state median of $19,246. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.

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Quick Stats (2025)

  • District size: 43 schools
  • Grades: 01-12
  • Enrollment: 17,823 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 18:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 83%
  • : 78% (Btm 50% in WA)
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  • : 37% (Btm 50%)
  • : 33% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WA Dept. of Education

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