Highline School District


Summary:

The Highline School District is a diverse system of 34 schools in Washington, serving students from preschool through 12th grade across 17 elementary, 5 middle, 10 high, and 2 alternative schools, primarily in high-needs communities.

Academic performance varies dramatically across the district. Standout schools include the highly specialized Raisbeck Aviation High School, a top-5 school in the state, and North Hill Elementary, the district's highest-performing elementary school. In contrast, several schools like Glacier Middle School and Midway Elementary rank in the bottom 1% statewide, highlighting significant performance disparities within the same district.

Overall, the district lags behind state averages in all core subjects, with mathematics being a particular challenge. Middle schools are a critical concern, as all five perform below district averages. Alternative and career-themed schools, such as Big Picture School and Maritime High School, often show stronger results than traditional comprehensive schools with similar student demographics, suggesting different educational models can be effective.

District Detail

 15675 Ambaum Blvd SW
Burien, WA 98166-0100

 (206) 631-3000

SchoolDigger Rank:
201st of 247 Washington districts

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Grades served: PK, KG-12
Students: 18,072

Primary Schools: 18
Middle Schools: 5
High Schools: 15
Alternative Schools: 3
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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau, the Washington State Department of Health and the Washington Office of Superindentent of Public Instruction.

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