Highline School District
School District · Burien, Washington
Avg Rating
5.7
out of 10
Schools
35
17 elem, 5 mid, 10 high
Per-Pupil Spending
$20,594
Student-Teacher Ratio
17.3:1
Avg Rating
5.7
out of 10
Schools
35
17 elem, 5 mid, 10 high
Per-Pupil Spending
$20,594
Student-Teacher Ratio
17.3:1
How this district compares
Washington rank
#172 of 233
districts by avg. composite
Vs. state average
-0.6
below Washington avg
Per-pupil spending
$20,594
+$2,870 vs Washington median
District size
17,823 students
Much larger than Washington median
About Highline School District
Highline School District is a Burien, Washington school district serving 35 schools. The district educates 17,823 students with a student-teacher ratio of 17.3:1. The district invests $20,594 per student annually.
With an average rating of 5.7/10, Highline School District demonstrates solid academic performance.
The highest-rated school in the district is North Hill Elementary, which has a composite score of 8.2/10.
In standardized testing, Highline School District students show an average math proficiency of 28.8% and ELA proficiency of 38.4%.
The district includes 17 elementary schools , 5 middle schools , and 10 high schools.
District Map
Schools in Highline School District, colored by MySchoolScout rank. Click a pin for details.
District Average Test Scores
Average proficiency across all schools in Highline School District with test data.
Schools in Highline School District
35 schools Elementary Schools 17
Middle Schools 5
High Schools 10
District Details
- State
- Washington
- City
- Burien
- Total Enrollment
- 17,823
- Teachers (FTE)
- 1,029
- Child Poverty Rate
- 0.2%
- Data Year
- 2023
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in Highline School District?
Highline School District has 35 schools in total — 17 elementary, 5 middle, and 10 high schools. You can explore each school's ratings and details on this page.
What is the average rating for Highline School District?
The average composite rating for Highline School District is 5.7/10. This score is calculated from the individual ratings of all schools with academic data in the district.
What is the per-pupil spending in Highline School District?
Highline School District spends $20,594 per student per year.
What is the student-teacher ratio in Highline School District?
The average student-teacher ratio in Highline School District is 17.3:1.
What is the top-rated school in Highline School District?
North Hill Elementary is the highest-rated school in Highline School District with a composite score of 8.2/10.
What are the test scores in Highline School District?
Across schools in Highline School District with test data, the average math proficiency is 28.8% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 38.4%. These figures represent the percentage of students meeting or exceeding grade-level standards.
How does Highline School District compare to other districts in Washington?
Highline School District has an average school rating of 5.7/10 across 35 schools. Families can compare this to other districts in Washington by visiting individual district pages. Factors like school size, available programs, and community demographics also play a role in choosing the right fit.
How does MySchoolScout rate schools?
MySchoolScout ratings are based on a comprehensive methodology that weighs Academic Performance (50%), Student Growth (20%), Equity (15%), and Learning Environment (15%). Learn more about our rating system on our methodology page.
District Averages
- Overall Rating
- 5.7/10
- Math Proficiency
- 28.8%
- ELA Proficiency
- 38.4%
Resources
How We Rate Schools
Every school receives a composite score from 1 to 10 based on four pillars: Academic Performance (50%), Student Growth (20%), Equity (15%), and Learning Environment (15%). Scores are built from publicly available data including standardized test results, enrollment figures, and school climate indicators.
Read our full methodologyOther School Districts in WA
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Data from NCES Common Core of Data, Washington Dept. of Education, and U.S. Census ACS for the 2023–24 school year. Rankings computed by MySchoolScout. See all data sources.
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