Highline High School vs. Foster Senior High School
Should I attend Highline High School or Foster Senior High School? Visitors of our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare the two schools' rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.
School Overview
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Top Rankings
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Foster Senior High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Washington for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Overview
Serving 1,115 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 26% (which is lower than the Washington state average of 50%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 60% (which is lower than the Washington state average of 61%).
The student:teacher ratio of 21:1 is higher than the Washington state level of 16:1.
Minority enrollment is 86% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Washington state average of 50% (majority Hispanic and Asian).
Serving 776 students in grades 9-12, Foster Senior 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 27% (which is lower than the Washington state average of 50%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 53% (which is lower than the Washington state average of 61%).
The student:teacher ratio of 19:1 is higher than the Washington state level of 16:1.
Minority enrollment is 91% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which is higher than the Washington state average of 50% (majority Hispanic and Asian).
Grades Offered
9-12
9-12
Total Students
1,115 students
776 students
% Male | % Female
54% | 46%
50% | 50%
Total Classroom Teachers
54 teachers
40 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
21:1
19:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#1497 out of 2052 schools in WA
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
#1585 out of 2052 schools in WA
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
26%
27%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
60%
53%
Graduation Rate
82%
75%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Grade 9 Students
342
217
Grade 10 Students
284
201
Grade 11 Students
231
198
Grade 12 Students
258
160
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
1%
1%
% Asian
17%
26%
% Hispanic
51%
35%
% Black
9%
19%
% White
14%
9%
% Hawaiian
3%
6%
% Two or more races
5%
4%
Diversity Score
0.69
0.77
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
59%
59%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
17%
13%
