Serving 1,408 students in grades 9-12, Highline 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 20% (which is lower than the Washington state average of 40%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 53% (which is equal to 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 89% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Washington state average of 52% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: 9-12
Enrollment: 1,408 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 20:1
Minority Enrollment: 89%
Graduation Rate
: 79% (Btm 50% in WA)
Overall Testing Rank
: Bottom 50%
Math Proficiency
: 20% (Btm 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 53% (Top 50%)
Science Proficiency
: 20-24% (Btm 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WA Dept. of Education
Highline High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 2,113 schools in Washington (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Highline High School is 0.66, 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.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
20% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 40% WA state average), while 53% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 53% WA state average).
What is the graduation rate of Highline High School?
The graduation rate of Highline High School is 79%, which is lower than the Washington state average of 84%.
How many students attend Highline High School?
1,408 students attend Highline High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
55% of Highline High School students are Hispanic, 16% of students are Asian, 11% of students are White, 8% of students are Black, 6% 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 High School?
Highline High School has a student ration of 20:1, which is higher than the Washington state average of 16:1.
What grades does Highline High School offer ?
Highline High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Highline High School part of?
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Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: 9-12
Enrollment: 1,408 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 20:1
Minority Enrollment: 89%
Graduation Rate
: 79% (Btm 50%)
Overall Testing Rank
: Bottom 50%
Math Proficiency
: 20% (Btm 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 53% (Top 50%)
Science Proficiency
: 20-24% (Btm 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WA Dept. of Education
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