Highline School District

15675 Ambaum Blvd Sw
Burien, WA 98166-0100
(District boundaries shown in map)
2/
10
Bottom 50%

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 2024-25 school year, there are 28 public elementary schools serving 12,113 students in Highline School District. This district's average elementary testing ranking is 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public elementary schools in Washington.
Public Elementary Schools in Highline School District have an average math proficiency score of 23% (versus the Washington public elementary school average of 41%), and reading proficiency score of 33% (versus the 51% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 82% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Washington public elementary school average of 51% (majority Hispanic).

Overview

This School District
This State (WA)
# Schools
43 Schools
1,823 Schools
# Students
18,048 Students
735,399 Students
# Teachers
992 Teachers
44,937 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
19:1
19:1

District Rank

Highline 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 78% has increased from 75% over five school years.
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:

0.77
0.68
# American Indian Students
118 Students
9,860 Students
% American Indian Students
1%
1%
# Asian Students
2,634 Students
63,982 Students
% Asian Students
15%
9%
# Hispanic Students
7,223 Students
184,067 Students
% Hispanic Students
40%
25%
# Black Students
2,603 Students
34,810 Students
% Black Students
15%
5%
# White Students
3,138 Students
357,157 Students
% White Students
17%
49%
# Hawaiian Students
605 Students
10,447 Students
% Hawaiian Students
3%
2%
# Two or more races Students
1,633 Students
67,117 Students
% of Two or more races Students
9%
9%

Students by Grade:

# Students in PK Grade:
530
12,644
# Students in K Grade:
1,275
76,513
# Students in 1st Grade:
1,313
80,828
# Students in 2nd Grade:
1,246
77,118
# Students in 3rd Grade:
1,296
80,230
# Students in 4th Grade:
1,376
81,002
# Students in 5th Grade:
1,264
80,530
# Students in 6th Grade:
1,191
81,104
# Students in 7th Grade:
1,185
70,889
# Students in 8th Grade:
1,319
72,041
# Students in 9th Grade:
1,550
5,420
# Students in 10th Grade:
1,484
5,465
# Students in 11th Grade:
1,367
5,256
# Students in 12th Grade:
1,652
6,359
# Ungraded Students:
-
-

District Revenue and Spending

The revenue/student of $23,123 is higher than the state median of $18,857. The school district revenue/student has grown by 10% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $23,050 is higher than the state median of $19,309. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
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
$23,123
$18,857
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
$23,050
$19,309
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 Elementary Schools (2024-25)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Choice Academy
Alternative School
Magnet 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
| 172 students
Rank: #22.
Marvista Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 54% | Reading: 59%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
19800 Marine View Dr Sw
Seattle, WA 98166
(206) 631-4200
Grades: PK-5
| 536 students
Rank: #33.
North Hill Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 55% | Reading: 56%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
19835 8th Ave S
Seattle, WA 98148
(206) 631-4600
Grades: PK-5
| 495 students
Rank: #44.
Shorewood Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 44% | Reading: 42%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
2725 Sw 116th St
Seattle, WA 98146
(206) 631-4900
Grades: PK-5
| 458 students
Rank: #55.
Big Picture School
Alternative School
Magnet 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
| 236 students
Rank: #66.
Des Moines Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 35% | Reading: 44%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
22001 9th Ave S
Seattle, WA 98198
(206) 631-3700
Grades: PK-5
| 520 students
Rank: #77.
Sylvester Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 29% | Reading: 46%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
16222 Sylvester Road Sw
Seattle, WA 98166
(206) 631-6000
Grades: 6-8
| 619 students
Rank: #88.
Mcmicken Heights Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 33% | Reading: 37%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
3708 S 168th St
Seattle, WA 98188
(206) 631-4300
Grades: PK-5
| 515 students
Rank: #99.
Gregory Heights Elementary School
Magnet 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
| 452 students
Rank: #1010.
White Center Heights Elementary School
Magnet 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: #1111.
Highline Public Schools Virtual Academy
Magnet School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
15675 Ambaum Blvd Sw
Seattle, WA 98166
(206) 631-3000
Grades: PK-12
| 367 students
Rank: #12 - 1312. - 13.
Beverly Park Elementary At Glendale
Magnet School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
1201 S 104th St
Seattle, WA 98168
(206) 631-3400
Grades: PK-5
| 428 students
Rank: #12 - 1312. - 13.
Parkside Elementary School
Magnet 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
| 445 students
Rank: #1414.
Cedarhurst Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 22% | Reading: 25%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
611 S 132nd St
Seattle, WA 98168
(206) 631-3600
Grades: PK-5
| 420 students
Rank: #1515.
Southern Heights Elementary School
Magnet 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: #1616.
Chinook Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 16% | Reading: 34%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
18650 42nd Ave S
Seattle, WA 98188
(206) 631-5700
Grades: 6-8
| 599 students
Rank: #1717.
Pacific Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 16% | Reading: 33%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
22705 24th Ave S
Seattle, WA 98198
(206) 631-5800
Grades: 6-8
| 651 students
Rank: #1818.
Mount View Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 18% | Reading: 25%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
10811 12th Ave Sw
Seattle, WA 98146
(206) 631-4500
Grades: PK-5
| 426 students
Rank: #1919.
Seahurst Elementary School
Magnet 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
| 330 students
Rank: #2020.
Bow Lake Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 18% | Reading: 21%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
18237 42nd Ave S
Seattle, WA 98188
(206) 631-3500
Grades: PK-5
| 500 students
Rank: #2121.
Cascade Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 13% | Reading: 28%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
11212 10th Ave Sw
Seattle, WA 98146
(206) 631-5500
Grades: 6-8
| 683 students
Rank: #2222.
Midway Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 18% | Reading: 19%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
22447 24th Ave S
Seattle, WA 98198
(206) 631-4400
Grades: PK-5
| 537 students
Rank: #2323.
Hazel Valley Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 15% | Reading: 26%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
402 Sw 132nd St
Seattle, WA 98146
(206) 631-3900
Grades: PK-5
| 466 students
Rank: #2424.
Glacier Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 14% | Reading: 25%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
2450 South 142nd Street
Seattle, WA 98168
(206) 631-5300
Grades: 6-8
| 855 students
Rank: #2525.
Hilltop Elementary School
Magnet 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
| 476 students
Rank: #2626.
Madrona Elementary School
Magnet 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
| 384 students
Rank: n/an/a
Highline Home School Center
Alternative School
Magnet School
18367 8th Avenue South
Seattle, WA 98148
(206) 631-7630
Grades: K-12
| 10 students
Rank: n/an/a
Satellite High School
Special Education School
Magnet School
18367 8th Ave S
Seattle, WA 98148
(206) 631-7630
Grades: PK-12
| n/a students

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • District size: 43 schools
  • Grades: 01-12
  • Enrollment: 18,048 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 19:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 83%
  • : 78% (Btm 50% in WA)
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 24% (Btm 50%)
  • : 37% (Btm 50%)
  • : 33% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WA Dept. of Education

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