Highland School District

17000 Summitview Rd
Cowiche, WA 98923-0038
(District boundaries shown in map)
4/
10
Bottom 50%

Top Rankings

Highland School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Washington for:

Category
Attribute
Graduation Rate
Highest graduation rate (Top 10%)
For the 2024 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 1,100 students in Highland School District. This district's average testing ranking is 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Washington.
Public Schools in Highland School District have an average math proficiency score of 45% (versus the Washington public school average of 50%), and reading proficiency score of 49% (versus the 59% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 81% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Washington public school average of 50% (majority Hispanic).

Overview

2021-2022 School Year Data
This School District
This State (WA)
# Schools
4 Schools
2,554 Schools
# Students
1,100 Students
1,081,849 Students
# Teachers
62 Teachers
63,220 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
18:1
18:1

District Rank

Highland School District, which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 300 school districts in Washington (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2018-2019 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 90-94% has increased from 75-79% over five school years.
Definition of Terms 2021-2022 School Year Data
This School District
State Average (WA)
#197 out of 306 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
This chart display the overall district rank of Highland   School District, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
(18-19)
40%
50%
This chart display the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Highland   School District and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of WA by year, with the latest 2018-19 school year data.
(18-19)
52%
61%
This chart display the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Highland   School District and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of WA by year, with the latest 2018-19 school year data.
(18-19)
85-89%
84%
This chart display public school graduation rate of Highland   School District and public school graduation rate of WA by year, with the latest 2018-19 school year data.

Students by Ethnicity:

0.34
0.68
# American Indian Students
1 Student
13,580 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
1%
# Asian Students
2 Students
92,008 Students
% Asian Students
n/a
9%
# Hispanic Students
872 Students
273,267 Students
% Hispanic Students
79%
25%
# Black Students
3 Students
50,542 Students
% Black Students
1%
5%
# White Students
207 Students
539,033 Students
% White Students
19%
50%
# Hawaiian Students
n/a
14,335 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
1%
# Two or more races Students
11 Students
95,978 Students
% of Two or more races Students
1%
9%

Students by Grade:

# Students in PK Grade:
32
19,133
# Students in K Grade:
78
78,032
# Students in 1st Grade:
60
74,636
# Students in 2nd Grade:
56
78,568
# Students in 3rd Grade:
74
79,256
# Students in 4th Grade:
80
78,860
# Students in 5th Grade:
74
79,997
# Students in 6th Grade:
84
80,030
# Students in 7th Grade:
95
83,057
# Students in 8th Grade:
96
85,096
# Students in 9th Grade:
88
87,205
# Students in 10th Grade:
91
84,558
# Students in 11th Grade:
88
82,586
# Students in 12th Grade:
104
90,835
# Ungraded Students:
-
-

District Revenue and Spending

The revenue/student of $15,987 in this school district is less than the state median of $19,148. The school district revenue/student has grown by 5% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $15,241 is less than the state median of $19,607. The school district spending/student has grown by 8% over four school years.
This School District
This State (WA)
Total Revenue
$18 MM
$20,715 MM
This chart display total revenue of Highland   School District and median value from total revenues of all school districts in WA by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Spending
$17 MM
$21,212 MM
This chart display total spending of Highland   School District and median value from total spendings of all school districts in WA by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Revenue / Student
$15,987
$19,148
This chart display average revenue per public school student in Highland   School District and average revenue per public school student of all school districts in WA by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Spending / Student
$15,241
$19,607
This chart display average spending per public school student in Highland   School District and average spending per public school student of all school districts in WA by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Best Highland School District Public Schools (2024)

School (Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Highland Junior High School
Math: 40-44% | Reading: 55-59%
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
17000 Summitview
Cowiche, WA 98923
(509) 678-8800
Grades: 7-9
| 191 students
Rank: #22.
Tieton Intermediate School
Math: 45% | Reading: 49%
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
711 Franklin Rd
Tieton, WA 98947
(509) 678-8700
Grades: 4-6
| 238 students
Rank: #33.
Highland High School
Math: 15-19% | Reading: 60-64%
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
17000 Summitview
Cowiche, WA 98923
(509) 678-8800
Grades: 9-12
| 371 students
Rank: #44.
Marcus Whitman-cowiche Elementary School
Math: 40-44% | Reading: 35-39%
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
1181 Thompson Rd
Cowiche, WA 98923
(509) 678-8900
Grades: PK-3
| 300 students

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools belong to Highland School District?
Highland School District manages 4 public schools serving 1,100 students.
What is the rank of Highland School District?
Highland School District is ranked #206 out of 300 school districts in Washington (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2018-2019 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Washington school districts for: Highest graduation rate (Top 10%)
What is the racial composition of students in Highland School District?
79% of Highland School District students are Hispanic, 19% of students are White, 1% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Highland School District?
Highland School District has a student/teacher ratio of 18:1, which is higher than the Washington state average of 17:1.
What is Highland School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $15,241 is less than the state median of $19,607. The school district spending/student has grown by 8% over four school years.

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • District size: 4 schools
  • Grades: 01-12
  • Enrollment: 1,100 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 18:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 81%
  • : 85-89% (Top 10% in WA)
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 40% (Btm 50%)
  • : 52% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WA Dept. of Education

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