Highlands High School (Closed 2023)

600 W 6th Ave
Omak, WA 98841
(School attendance zone shown in map)
Serving 25 students in grades 9-12, Highlands 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 was <50% (which was higher than the Washington state average of 41%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was ≥50% (which was lower than the Washington state average of 61%).
Minority enrollment was 72% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which was higher than the Washington state average of 52% (majority Hispanic).

Top Rankings

Highlands High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Washington for:

School Overview

Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
25 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
1 teacher

School Rankings

This School
State Level (WA)
<50%
41%
(16-17)
≥50%
61%
Student-Teacher Ratio
n/a
16:1
American Indian
24%
1%
Asian
n/a
9%
Hispanic
32%
26%
Black
n/a
5%
White
28%
48%
Hawaiian
n/a
2%
Two or more races
16%
9%
All Ethnic Groups
0.74
≥50%
84%
Eligible for Free Lunch
88%
49%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (15-16)
16%
7%
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WA Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
<50% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 41% WA state average), while ≥50% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 61% WA state average).
What is the graduation rate of Highlands High School?
The graduation rate of Highlands High School is 50%, which is lower than the Washington state average of 84%.
How many students attend Highlands High School?
25 students attend Highlands High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
32% of Highlands High School students are Hispanic, 28% of students are White, 24% of students are American Indian, and 16% of students are Two or more races.
What grades does Highlands High School offer ?
Highlands High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Highlands High School part of?
Highlands High School is part of Omak School District.

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