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#2081 of 2,228 schools in WA
Highline Open Doors 1418
High School · Highline School District · Burien, WA
A high school in Burien, WA where students score 9 points below what's typical for similar communities.
614 SW 120th Street, Burien, WA 98146
- Math 10% proficient (2016)
- Reading 55% proficient (2016)
- 40:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Highline Open Doors 1418 score 32% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 41%).
2016 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. WA average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 15 points since 2015, to 32% in 2016, across a 2-year record (2015–2016).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 17% (multi-year average, 2015-2016) · reading/ELA 62% (multi-year average, 2015-2016)
Based on 4 test records from WA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
57%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Highline Open Doors 1418 sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
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Getting around & local context
- Walk 32Car-Dependent
- Transit 46Some Transit
- Bike 35Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High3,853/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Burien), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$108,460
Median home value
$642,300
Median rent
$1,721/mo
College educated
37.2%
Homeownership
66.7%
Poverty rate
11.4%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 98146; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Evergreen High SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 5.3 | 9–12 | 0.3 mi | 1,066 | Compare → |
| Innovation Heights AcademyEnrollment path unverified | 6.8 | 9–12 | 1.3 mi | 79 | Compare → |
| John F Kennedy Catholic High SchoolPrivate · tuition | 6.6private | 9–12 | 1.4 mi | 749 | Compare → |
| Maritime High SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 7.4 | 9–12 | Not available | 120 | 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.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Highline School District
- Schools in district
- 43
- Rank in district
- #27 of 34
- District spending per student
- $20,594NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 16.9%Census SAIPE · 2024
Highline Open Doors 1418 is listed in Highline School District; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Highline Open Doors 1418
Highline Open Doors 1418 is a public high school in Burien, WA, part of Highline School District, serving approximately 200 students in grades 9th-12th with a 40:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 3.8 out of 10 and ranks #2,081 of 2,228 schools in WA. State assessment records show 17% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2015-2016) and 62% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2015-2016).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Highline Open Doors 1418
What grades does Highline Open Doors 1418 serve?
Highline Open Doors 1418 serves students in grades 9th through 12th.
How many students attend Highline Open Doors 1418?
Highline Open Doors 1418 has an enrollment of approximately 200 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Highline Open Doors 1418?
The student-teacher ratio at Highline Open Doors 1418 is 40:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Highline Open Doors 1418 rank in WA?
Highline Open Doors 1418 ranks #2,081 of 2,228 schools in WA.
What is Highline Open Doors 1418's MySchoolScout rating?
Highline Open Doors 1418 has a current MySchoolScout rating of 3.8 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 Highline Open Doors 1418?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Highline Open Doors 1418 has 17% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2015-2016) and 62% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2015-2016).
Is Highline Open Doors 1418 a charter school?
No, Highline Open Doors 1418 is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Highline Open Doors 1418 a Title I school?
No, Highline Open Doors 1418 is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Highline Open Doors 1418?
57.0% of students at Highline Open Doors 1418 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
- 200
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 40:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 5
- Type
- alternative
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- King County
- Phone
- (206) 709-0335
- Area population (ZIP 98146)
- 28,182
- Area average commute
- 28.5 min
- Area median age
- 39.8
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 · 2016 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2016 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- 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 · 2016 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2016 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- 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 98146; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2015-2016; directory SY 2023–24
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