Highland School District
For the 2021 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 1,155 students in Highland School District. Highland School District has one of the highest concentrations of top ranked public schools in Washington.
The top ranked public schools in Highland School District are Tieton Intermediate School, Marcus Whitman-cowiche Elementary School and Highland High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in Highland School District have an average math proficiency score of 45% (versus the Washington public school average of 51%), and reading proficiency score of 51% (versus the 61% statewide average). This district's average testing ranking is 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Washington.
Minority enrollment is 78% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Washington public school average of 46% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
| School District Name | Highland School District |
| School District Phone Number | (509) 678-8630 |
| School District Grades Offered | KG - 12 |
| 2017-2018 School Year Data | This School District | This State (WA) |
| # of Schools | 4 Schools | 2,437 Schools |
| # of Students | 1,155 Students | 1,115,752 Students |
| # of Teachers | 71 Teachers | 60,358 Teachers |
| Student : Teacher Ratio | 16:1 | 18:1 |
District Comparison
Highland School District, which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 305 school districts in Washington (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2017-2018 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 90-94% has increased from 85-89% over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2017-2018 School Year Data | This School District | State Average (WA) |
Overall Testing Rank | #158 out of 305 school districts (Bottom 50%) | |
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Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 44% | 51% |
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 44% | 61% |
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Graduation Rate | 90-94% | 88% |
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Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score | 0.37 | 0.64 |
| # of American Indian Students | 3 Students | 15,565 Students |
| % American Indian Students | n/a | 2% |
| # of Asian Students | 1 Student | 85,277 Students |
| % Asian Students | n/a | 8% |
| # of Hispanic Students | 882 Students | 257,629 Students |
| % Hispanic Students | 76% | 23% |
| # of Black Students | 3 Students | 48,227 Students |
| % Black Students | n/a | 4% |
| # of White Students | 250 Students | 601,824 Students |
| % White Students | 22% | 54% |
| # of Hawaiian Students | n/a | 12,086 Students |
| % of Hawaiian Students | n/a | 1% |
| # of Two or more races Students | 16 Students | 88,891 Students |
| % of Two or more races Students | 2% | 8% |
Students by Grade:
| # of Students in Pre-Kindergarten: | 11 | 15,751 |
| # of Students in Kindergarten: | 79 | 81,202 |
| # of Students in 1st Grade: | 77 | 83,119 |
| # of Students in 2nd Grade: | 90 | 83,362 |
| # of Students in 3rd Grade: | 90 | 85,872 |
| # of Students in 4th Grade: | 89 | 87,647 |
| # of Students in 5th Grade: | 91 | 86,952 |
| # of Students in 6th Grade: | 95 | 84,497 |
| # of Students in 7th Grade: | 94 | 82,499 |
| # of Students in 8th Grade: | 103 | 82,140 |
| # of Students in 9th Grade: | 78 | 83,879 |
| # of Students in 10th Grade: | 86 | 82,786 |
| # of Students in 11th Grade: | 96 | 83,702 |
| # of Students in 12th Grade: | 76 | 92,344 |
| # of Ungraded Students: | - | - |
Fiscal Data Comparison
The revenue/student of $13,622 in this school district is less than the state median of $14,719. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $15,255 is higher than the state median of $15,098. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
| Definition of Terms 2016-2017 | This School District | This State (WA) |
| Total Revenue | $16 MM | $13 MM |
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| Spending | $18 MM | $13 MM |
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| Revenue / Student | $13,622 | $14,719 |
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| Revenue / Student | $15,255 | $15,098 |
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Highland School District Public Schools (2021)
- School (Math and Reading Proficiency) Location Grades Students
- Rank: #11.Tieton Intermediate School Math: 52% | Reading: 53%711 Franklin RdRank:6/Top 50%10
Tieton, WA 98947
(509) 673-3141
Grades: 4-6 | 275 students
- Rank: #22.Marcus Whitman-cowiche Elementary School Math: 55-59% | Reading: 45-49%1181 Thompson RdRank:5/Bottom 50%10
Cowiche, WA 98923
(509) 678-4435
Grades: K-3 | 347 students
- Rank: #33.Highland High School Math: 25-29% | Reading: 70-74%17000 SummitviewRank:5/Bottom 50%10
Cowiche, WA 98923
(509) 678-7268
Grades: 9-12 | 336 students
- Rank: #44.Highland Junior High School Math: 35-39% | Reading: 40-44%17000 SummitviewRank:2/Bottom 50%10
Cowiche, WA 98923
(509) 678-7268
Grades: 7-8 | 197 students
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