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#944 of 2,228 schools in WA
Top 42% in state
Highland High School
High School · Highland School District · Cowiche, WA
A high school in Cowiche, WA where students score 20 points above what's typical for similar communities.
PO Box 38, Cowiche, WA 98923
- Math 26% vs WA 36% (2024)
- Reading 73% vs WA 56% (2024)
- 5/5 advanced STEM subjects
Academics
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Students at Highland High School score 49% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 29%).
2024 SBA proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. WA average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 16-year record (2009–2024), then recovered 10 points since 2018, reaching 50% in 2024.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 35% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 72% (multi-year average, 2009-2024)
Based on 29 test records from WA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
76.6%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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Where Highland High School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.
Getting around & local context
- Walk 10Car-Dependent
- Bike 29Somewhat Bikeable
- County Safety: Average465/100K
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Source period: 2024. A newer release may be available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$45,409
Median home value
$228,300
Median rent
$892/mo
College educated
32%
Homeownership
49.1%
Poverty rate
11.2%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 98923; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
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Nearby same-level schools
1 from a 5-mile search
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Naches Valley High SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 6.7 | 9–12 | 4.3 mi | 418 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Highland School District
- Schools in district
- 4
- Rank in district
- #2 of 4
- District spending per student
- $17,399NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 10.4%Census SAIPE · 2024
Highland High School is listed in Highland School District; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Highland High School
Highland High School is a public high school in Cowiche, WA, part of Highland School District, serving approximately 364 students in grades 9th-12th with a 21.4:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.7 out of 10 and ranks #944 of 2,228 schools in WA. State assessment records show 35% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 72% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Highland High School
What grades does Highland High School serve?
Highland High School serves students in grades 9th through 12th.
How many students attend Highland High School?
Highland High School has an enrollment of approximately 364 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Highland High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Highland High School is 21.4:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Highland High School rank in WA?
Highland High School ranks #944 of 2,228 schools in WA.
What is Highland High School's MySchoolScout rating?
Highland High School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.7 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at Highland High School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Highland High School has 35% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 72% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Is Highland High School a charter school?
No, Highland High School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Highland High School a Title I school?
No, Highland High School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Highland High School?
76.6% of students at Highland High School qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- 9th – 12th
- Enrollment
- 364
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 21.4:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 17
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Fringe Rural
- County
- Yakima County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 28.3%
- Phone
- (509) 678-8800
- Area population (ZIP 98923)
- 1,027
- Area median age
- 56.8
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2024 SBA · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2024 SBA · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 98923; this does not measure the attendance area.
- Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
- CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2024; directory SY 2023–24
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