Top Rankings
Highland School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Washington for:
Category
Attribute
Graduation Rate
Highest graduation rate (Top 5%)
For the 2025 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 1,092 students in Highland School District. This district's average testing ranking is 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Washington.
九游体育s in Highland School District have an average math proficiency score of 27% (versus the Washington public school average of 40%), and reading proficiency score of 44% (versus the 53% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 78% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Washington public school average of 52% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (WA)
# Schools
4 Schools
2,566 Schools
# Students
1,092 Students
1,102,146 Students
# Teachers
62 Teachers
62,276 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
18:1
18:1
District Rank
Highland School District, which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 306 school districts in Washington (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2021-2022 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 95% has increased from 75-79% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#223 out of 307 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
28%
40%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
43%
53%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
37%
49%
Graduation Rate
≥95%
84%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.38
0.69
# American Indian Students
2 Students
14,078 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
1%
# Asian Students
2 Students
97,776 Students
% Asian Students
n/a
9%
# Hispanic Students
830 Students
284,937 Students
% Hispanic Students
76%
26%
# Black Students
4 Students
52,279 Students
% Black Students
1%
5%
# White Students
243 Students
529,041 Students
% White Students
22%
48%
# Hawaiian Students
n/a
15,944 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
2%
# Two or more races Students
10 Students
97,439 Students
% of Two or more races Students
1%
9%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
19
24,937
# Students in K Grade:
103
76,570
# Students in 1st Grade:
75
77,991
# Students in 2nd Grade:
80
81,918
# Students in 3rd Grade:
58
78,358
# Students in 4th Grade:
61
81,181
# Students in 5th Grade:
78
81,842
# Students in 6th Grade:
85
80,681
# Students in 7th Grade:
78
81,501
# Students in 8th Grade:
91
82,250
# Students in 9th Grade:
101
86,778
# Students in 10th Grade:
90
88,758
# Students in 11th Grade:
88
87,587
# Students in 12th Grade:
85
91,794
# Ungraded Students:
-
-
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $16,104 in this school district is less than the state median of $18,796. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $15,353 is less than the state median of $19,246. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
Total Revenue
$18 MM
$20,715 MM
Spending
$17 MM
$21,212 MM
Revenue / Student
$16,104
$18,796
Spending / Student
$15,353
$19,246
Best Highland School District 九游体育s (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Highland High School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
17000 Summitview
Cowiche, WA 98923
(509) 678-8800
Cowiche, WA 98923
(509) 678-8800
Grades: 9-12
| 364 students
Rank: #22.
Highland Middle School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
17000 Summitview
Cowiche, WA 98923
(509) 678-8870
Cowiche, WA 98923
(509) 678-8870
Grades: 6-8
| 253 students
Rank: #33.
Marcus Whitman-cowiche Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1181 Thompson Rd
Cowiche, WA 98923
(509) 678-8900
Cowiche, WA 98923
(509) 678-8900
Grades: PK-2
| 281 students
Rank: #44.
Tieton Elementary School
(Math: 25% | Reading: 32%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
711 Franklin Rd
Tieton, WA 98947
(509) 678-8700
Tieton, WA 98947
(509) 678-8700
Grades: 3-5
| 194 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Highland School District?
Highland School District manages 4 public schools serving 1,092 students.
What is the rank of Highland School District?
Highland School District is ranked #220 out of 306 school districts in Washington (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2021-2022 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Washington school districts for: Highest graduation rate (Top 5%)
What is the racial composition of students in Highland School District?
76% of Highland School District students are Hispanic, 22% of students are White, 1% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Highland School District?
Highland School District has a student/teacher ratio of 18:1, which is equal to the Washington state average of 18:1.
What is Highland School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $15,353 is less than the state median of $19,246. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
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