Highline High School is a public high school in Burien, Washington, United States, located about 3.5 miles from Seattle–Tacoma International Airport.
Serving 1,423 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 18% (which is lower than the Washington state average of 41%). 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 22:1 is higher than the Washington state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 90% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Washington state average of 53% (majority Hispanic and Asian).
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 1,423 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 22:1
- Minority Enrollment: 90%
- Graduation Rate: 83% (Top 50% in WA)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 18% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 53% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 20-24% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WA Dept. of Education
School Overview
Highline High School's student population of 1,423 students has grown by 37% over five school years.
The teacher population of 66 teachers has grown by 37% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
1,423 students
Total Classroom Teachers
66 teachers
Year Founded
1924
Colors
Purple, Gold
School Calendar
Campus Size
20 acres
School Motto
Education for Tomorrow
School Rankings
Highline High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 2,088 schools in Washington (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Highline High School is 0.64, 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
#1454 out of 2088 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
18%
41%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
53%
53%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-24%
49%
Student-Teacher Ratio
22:1
17:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
17%
9%
Hispanic
56%
27%
Black
9%
5%
White
10%
47%
Hawaiian
2%
2%
Two or more races
5%
9%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
83%
84%
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)50.7%
34.7%
Eligible for Free Lunch
55%
39%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
12%
9%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WA Dept. of Education
School Notes
- School Mascot: Piracy
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Highline High School's ranking?
Highline High School is ranked #1454 out of 2,088 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Washington.
What schools are Highline High School often compared to?
Highline High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Evergreen High School, Foster Senior High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
18% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 41% 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 83%, which is lower than the Washington state average of 84%.
How many students attend Highline High School?
1,423 students attend Highline High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
56% of Highline High School students are Hispanic, 17% of students are Asian, 10% of students are White, 9% of students are Black, 5% of students are Two or more races, 2% 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 22:1, which is higher than the Washington state average of 17:1.
What grades does Highline High School offer ?
Highline High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Highline High School part of?
Highline High School is part of Highline School District.
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