Very Good
#636 of 2,228 schools in WA
Top 29% in state
Maritime High School
High School · Highline School District · Des Moines, WA
A Highline School District high school where students score 5 points below what's typical for similar communities.
615 S 200th St, Des Moines, WA 98198
- Math 23% vs WA 36% (2024)
- Reading 66% vs WA 56% (2024)
- 15:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Maritime High School score 44% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 49%).
Component weights adjusted due to data availability.
2024 SBA proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. WA average.
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
44.2%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Maritime High School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
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Getting around & local context
- Walk 35Car-Dependent
- Bike 30Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High3,161/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Des Moines), 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
$83,938
Median home value
$527,100
Median rent
$1,770/mo
College educated
31.5%
Homeownership
54.3%
Poverty rate
11.5%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 98198; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Big Picture SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 7.2 | 6–12 | 1.1 mi | 238 | Compare → |
| Choice AcademyEnrollment path unverified | 7.4 | 6–12 | 1.1 mi | 178 | Compare → |
| Highline Home School CenterEnrollment path unverified | Not rated | K–12 | 1.1 mi | 10 | Compare → |
| Innovation Heights AcademyEnrollment path unverified | 6.8 | 9–12 | Not available | 79 | 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.
Highline School District
- Schools in district
- 43
- Rank in district
- #7 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
Maritime High School is listed in Highline School District; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Maritime High School
Maritime High School is a public high school in Des Moines, WA, part of Highline School District, serving approximately 120 students in grades 9th-12th with a 15:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.4 out of 10 and ranks #636 of 2,228 schools in WA. State assessment records show 23% math proficiency (2024 SBA) and 66% reading/ELA proficiency (2024 SBA).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Maritime High School
What grades does Maritime High School serve?
Maritime High School serves students in grades 9th through 12th.
How many students attend Maritime High School?
Maritime High School has an enrollment of approximately 120 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Maritime High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Maritime High School is 15:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Maritime High School rank in WA?
Maritime High School ranks #636 of 2,228 schools in WA.
What is Maritime High School's MySchoolScout rating?
Maritime High School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.4 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 Maritime High School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Maritime High School has 23% math proficiency (2024 SBA) and 66% reading/ELA proficiency (2024 SBA).
Is Maritime High School a charter school?
No, Maritime High School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Maritime High School a Title I school?
No, Maritime High School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Maritime High School?
44.2% of students at Maritime 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
- 120
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 15:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 8
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- King County
- Phone
- (206) 631-6703
- Area population (ZIP 98198)
- 39,815
- Area average commute
- 30.4 min
- Area median age
- 35.9
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.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- 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.
- 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 98198; 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 2024 SBA; directory SY 2023–24
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