Highline School District

Highline School District includes 33 schools serving elementary, middle, high-school, and alternative-program students in the Highline area, with performance ranging from nationally competitive schools to campuses facing significant academic and graduation challenges.

For elementary families, Marvista Elementary and North Hill Elementary are the clearest standouts. Both exceed state results in English language arts, math, and science; North Hill has the district’s strongest elementary science performance, while Marvista has the highest elementary ELA and math results. Gregory Heights Elementary is another strong all-around option. Results vary widely, however, with schools such as Midway Elementary, Hilltop Elementary, and Beverly Park Elementary at Glendale reporting much lower proficiency rates. Among middle schools, Sylvester Middle School is the strongest and exceeds district results in all three tested subjects. Glacier Middle School is the most concerning based on current rankings and assessment results.

High-school choices are especially varied. Raisbeck Aviation High School is the district’s exceptional performer, ranked fourth among Washington high schools, while CHOICE Academy also reports very strong ELA and math results. Among comprehensive schools, Mount Rainier High School stands out for its 87.5% graduation rate and major ranking improvement. By comparison, Tyee High School, Evergreen High School, and Highline High School have lower math performance and greater completion concerns. Alternative programs, including Highline Open Doors 1418 and Highline Public Schools Virtual Academy, serve different student needs and should be compared separately. Across the district, math is the most persistent weakness, and school-to-school differences are much larger than district averages suggest.