Serving 527 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, White Center Heights Elementary 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 41%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 26% (which is lower than the Washington state average of 53%).
The student-teacher ratio of 18:1 is higher than the Washington state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 93% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which is higher than the Washington state average of 53% (majority Hispanic and Asian).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 527 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 18:1
- Minority Enrollment: 93%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in WA
- Math Proficiency: 27% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 26% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 25-29% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: White Center Heights Elementary serves the northern part of Seattle, WA, covering an area of approximately 0.8 square miles. Most families reside within a 5-10 minute drive to the school, with the furthest edge of the attendance zone extending about 1.5 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WA Dept. of Education
School Overview
White Center Heights Elementary School's student population of 527 students has declined by 16% over five school years.
The teacher population of 29 teachers has declined by 21% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
527 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
29 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Year Founded
1943
School Calendar
School Motto
White Center Heights Elementary prepares thoughtful scholars committed to social justice for a global community.
School Rankings
White Center Heights Elementary 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 White Center Heights Elementary School is 0.75, 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
#1823 out of 2088 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2012–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
27%
41%
Showing 2011–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
26%
53%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
25-29%
49%
Student-Teacher Ratio
18:1
17:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
23%
9%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
37%
27%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Black
22%
5%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
White
7%
47%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Hawaiian
1%
2%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 15-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 38-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)39.1%
34.7%
Eligible for Free Lunch
63%
39%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 24-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
12%
9%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 24-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is White Center Heights Elementary School's ranking?
White Center Heights Elementary School is ranked #1823 out of 2,088 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Washington.
What schools are White Center Heights Elementary School often compared to?
White Center Heights Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Southern Heights Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
27% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 41% WA state average), while 26% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 53% WA state average).
How many students attend White Center Heights Elementary School?
527 students attend White Center Heights Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
37% of White Center Heights Elementary School students are Hispanic, 23% of students are Asian, 22% of students are Black, 10% of students are Two or more races, 7% of students are White, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of White Center Heights Elementary School?
White Center Heights Elementary School has a student ration of 18:1, which is higher than the Washington state average of 17:1.
What grades does White Center Heights Elementary School offer ?
White Center Heights Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is White Center Heights Elementary School part of?
White Center Heights Elementary School is part of Highline School District.
In what neighborhood is White Center Heights Elementary School located?
White Center Heights Elementary School is located in the Highline neighborhood of Seattle, WA. There are 11 other public schools located in Highline.
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