Highland School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Washington for:
Category
Attribute
Graduation Rate
Highest graduation rate (Top 5%)
For the 2024-25 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 1,094 students in Highland 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 Highland School District have an average math proficiency score of 27% (versus the Washington public school average of 40%), and reading proficiency score of 44% (versus the 53% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 79% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Washington public school average of 51% (majority Hispanic).
Highland School District, which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 307 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 95% has increased from 75-79% over five school years.
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id="students-by-ethinity">Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.37
0.68
# American Indian Students
5 Students
14,183 Students
% American Indian Students
1%
1%
# Asian Students
3 Students
94,906 Students
% Asian Students
n/a
9%
# Hispanic Students
837 Students
279,405 Students
% Hispanic Students
77%
26%
# Black Students
5 Students
52,182 Students
% Black Students
n/a
5%
# White Students
233 Students
535,720 Students
% White Students
21%
49%
# Hawaiian Students
n/a
15,326 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
1%
# Two or more races Students
10 Students
96,280 Students
% of Two or more races Students
1%
9%
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id="students-by-grade">Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
33
21,595
# Students in K Grade:
102
78,516
# Students in 1st Grade:
75
80,876
# Students in 2nd Grade:
63
77,156
# Students in 3rd Grade:
54
80,230
# Students in 4th Grade:
78
81,002
# Students in 5th Grade:
84
80,530
# Students in 6th Grade:
76
81,104
# Students in 7th Grade:
92
81,726
# Students in 8th Grade:
99
84,624
# Students in 9th Grade:
88
88,460
# Students in 10th Grade:
88
88,215
# Students in 11th Grade:
82
84,959
# Students in 12th Grade:
80
89,533
# Ungraded Students:
-
-
<麻豆果冻传媒 class="so-dt-title" id="district-revenue-and-spending">District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $16,075 in this school district is less than the state median of $18,857. The school district revenue/student has grown by 5% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $15,324 is less than the state median of $19,309. The school district spending/student has grown by 8% over four school years.
How many schools belong to Highland School District?
Highland School District manages 4 public schools serving 1,094 students.
What is the rank of Highland School District?
Highland School District is ranked #221 out of 307 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: Highest graduation rate (Top 5%)
What is the racial composition of students in Highland School District?
77% of Highland School District students are Hispanic, 21% of students are White, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Highland School District?
Highland School District has a student/teacher ratio of 18:1, which is higher than the Washington state average of 17:1.
What is Highland School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $15,324 is less than the state median of $19,309. The school district spending/student has grown by 8% over four school years.
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Quick Stats (2024-25)
District size: 4 schools
Grades: 01-12
Enrollment: 1,094 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 18:1
Minority Enrollment: 79%
Graduation Rate
: ≥95% (Top 5% in WA)
Overall District Rank
: Bottom 50%
Math Proficiency
: 28% (Btm 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 43% (Btm 50%)
Science Proficiency
: 37% (Btm 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WA Dept. of Education
