Raisbeck Aviation High School, part of the Highline School District, is located in Tukwila, Washington. The school is an aviation- and aerospace-themed STEM school and one of the Highline School District's small schools. It is focused on preparing students for college, careers, and citizenship.
Serving 400 students in grades 9-12, Raisbeck Aviation High School ranks in the top 5% of all schools in Washington for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 5%, and reading proficiency is top 5%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 80-84% (which is higher than the Washington state average of 41%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 90-94% (which is higher than the Washington state average of 53%).
The student-teacher ratio of 20:1 is higher than the Washington state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 64% of the student body (majority Asian and Black), which is higher than the Washington state average of 53% (majority Hispanic and Asian).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- School Type: Alternative school
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 400 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 20:1
- Minority Enrollment: 64%
- Graduation Rate: ≥95% (Top 5% in WA)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 5%
- Math Proficiency: 80-84% (Top 5%)
- Reading Proficiency: 90-94% (Top 1%)
- Science Proficiency: 85-89% (Top 5%)
- Attendance Zone: Raisbeck Aviation High School's attendance zone covers the entire school district in Seattle, WA, encompassing approximately 43.8 square miles. The typical drive to the school is around 10-15 minutes, with an average distance of 5.7 miles from the school to the edge of the zone, reaching a maximum of 11.6 miles at its furthest point.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Raisbeck Aviation High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Washington for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Science Proficiency
Graduation Rate
School Overview
Raisbeck Aviation High School's student population of 400 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 20 teachers has grown by 5% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
400 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 21-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
20 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 16-year historical data available below ↓
Year Founded
2004
School Calendar
Average Class Size
20 students
School Rankings
Raisbeck Aviation High School ranks within the top 5% of all 2,088 schools in Washington (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Raisbeck Aviation High School is 0.77, which is more 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
#22 out of 2088 schools
(Top 5%)
(Top 5%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
80-84%
41%
Showing 2012–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
90-94%
53%
Showing 2011–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
85-89%
49%
Student-Teacher Ratio
20:1
17:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 16-year historical data available below ↓
American Indian
1%
1%
Showing 2008–2025. Full 21-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
25%
9%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 21-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
14%
27%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 21-year historical data available below ↓
Black
14%
5%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 21-year historical data available below ↓
White
36%
47%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 21-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
10%
9%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 21-year historical data available below ↓
Graduation Rate
≥95%
83.8%
Showing 2012–2023. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)19%
34.7%
Eligible for Free Lunch
24%
39%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 21-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
9%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 21-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Sports
Colors
White, Black, Red, Gold
School Mascot
Friday The Phoenix
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Raisbeck Aviation High School's ranking?
Raisbeck Aviation High School is ranked #22 out of 2,088 schools, which ranks it among the top 5% of public schools in Washington.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
80-84% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 41% WA state average), while 90-94% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 53% WA state average).
What is the graduation rate of Raisbeck Aviation High School?
The graduation rate of Raisbeck Aviation High School is 95%, which is higher than the Washington state average of 83.8%.
How many students attend Raisbeck Aviation High School?
400 students attend Raisbeck Aviation High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
36% of Raisbeck Aviation High School students are White, 25% of students are Asian, 14% of students are Hispanic, 14% of students are Black, 10% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Raisbeck Aviation High School?
Raisbeck Aviation High School has a student ration of 20:1, which is higher than the Washington state average of 17:1.
What grades does Raisbeck Aviation High School offer ?
Raisbeck Aviation High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Raisbeck Aviation High School part of?
Raisbeck Aviation High School is part of Highline School District.
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