Highland High School is a public high school located in Cowiche, Washington. It is the only high school in the Highland School District. The school serves 348 students in grades 9???2. 62% of the students are Hispanic, while 36% are White, 1% are American Indian and 1% are two or more races.
Serving 366 students in grades 9-12, Highland High School ranks in the top 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 41%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 75-79% (which is higher than the Washington state average of 53%).
The student-teacher ratio of 23:1 is higher than the Washington state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 83% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Washington state average of 53% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 366 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 23:1
- Minority Enrollment: 83%
- Graduation Rate: 80-84% (Top 50% in WA)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50%
- Math Proficiency: 20-24% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 75-79% (Top 10%)
- Science Proficiency: 50-54% (Top 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Highland High School serves the entire district of Cowiche, WA, encompassing an area of approximately 111.2 square miles. Most students can expect a typical drive of 10-15 minutes to reach the school, with the furthest edge of the attendance zone located about 15.8 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Highland High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Washington for:
Category
Attribute
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
School Overview
Highland High School's student population of 366 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 16 teachers has declined by 15% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
366 students
Total Classroom Teachers
16 teachers
School Rankings
Highland High School ranks within the top 50% of all 2,088 schools in Washington (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Highland High School is 0.32, 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.
Overall Testing Rank
#917 out of 2088 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-24%
41%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
75-79%
53%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-54%
49%
Student-Teacher Ratio
23:1
17:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
9%
Hispanic
81%
27%
Black
1%
5%
White
17%
47%
Hawaiian
n/a
2%
Two or more races
1%
9%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
80-84%
84%
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)28.1%
34.7%
Eligible for Free Lunch
54%
39%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
13%
9%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Highland High School's ranking?
Highland High School is ranked #917 out of 2,088 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Washington.
What schools are Highland High School often compared to?
Highland High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like West Valley High School, Eisenhower High 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 41% WA state average), while 75-79% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 53% WA state average).
What is the graduation rate of Highland High School?
The graduation rate of Highland High School is 80-84%, which is lower than the Washington state average of 84%.
How many students attend Highland High School?
366 students attend Highland High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
81% of Highland High School students are Hispanic, 17% of students are White, 1% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Highland High School?
Highland High School has a student ration of 23:1, which is higher than the Washington state average of 17:1.
What grades does Highland High School offer ?
Highland High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Highland High School part of?
Highland High School is part of Highland School District.
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