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Maritime High School

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Maritime High School ranks 197 th of 438 Washington high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

Public, Magnet Grades 9-12

197^th

SchoolDigger Rank ?

of 438 Washington High Schools

Better than 55% of Washington high schools

Summary

Maritime High School is a small, specialized public high school serving about 126 students in grades 9-12 within the Highline School District in Des Moines, WA, and it consistently performs above average despite being in a lower-ranked district.

This school stands out for its strong academic results, particularly in English and science, where student proficiency rates are significantly higher than both the district and state averages. It shows exceptional effectiveness in supporting students from low-income families and maintains a low student-teacher ratio of about 15-to-1, which is much smaller than nearby comprehensive high schools like Mount Rainier High School or Highline High School. However, math scores, while improving, have been more inconsistent and remain an area for growth.

Compared to other smaller schools in the area, such as Big Picture School, Maritime performs similarly or better. Its higher per-student funding supports its small class sizes and appears to contribute to its success. While the school serves a slightly lower percentage of economically disadvantaged students than some neighbors, its proven track record with that group suggests effective support systems are in place.

126

Students ?

15.3

Student/teacher ratio ?

$29,525

Per pupil spending ?

38.1%

Free/discounted lunch ?

615 S 200th St
Des Moines, WA 98198

(206) 631-6703

District: Highline School District

Racial breakdown:

White:

49.2%

Hispanic:

24.6%

Two or more races:

11.1%

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At a glance

▬ Ranking trend: Holding steady — 55th percentile in 2023 → 55th in 2025

Strengths

✓Above the Washington median (55th percentile)

Worth a look

!Some student groups rank well below the school's overall statewide standing

Students meeting standards (2024-2025) ?

This school47%

District avg30%

Washington avg48%

197^th of 438

Washington public high schools ?

Top 45%▬ steady since 2023

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★★★★★

SchoolDigger rating ?

3^rd of 7High Schools in the Highline School District

201^st of 247Highline School District among Washington districts

Statewide rank percentile over time (100 = the top-ranked school in the state; click a legend item to add a student group)

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All Students

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Washington percentile	Rating
2025	52.2	197 of 438	55.0%	★★★☆☆
2024	58.3	161 of 437	63.2%	★★★☆☆
2023	52.9	197 of 442	55.4%	★★★☆☆

Female

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Washington percentile	Rating
2025	60.4	121 of 350	65.4%	★★★☆☆

Hispanic

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Washington percentile	Rating
2025	80.3	34 of 249	86.3%	★★★★☆

Low Socio Economic Status

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Washington percentile	Rating
2025	67.8	85 of 355	76.1%	★★★★☆
2024	91.3	17 of 356	95.2%	★★★★★

Male

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Washington percentile	Rating
2025	34.2	242 of 359	32.6%	★★☆☆☆
2024	53.4	158 of 362	56.4%	★★★☆☆
2023	62.1	123 of 358	65.6%	★★★☆☆

White

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Washington percentile	Rating
2025	56.6	150 of 373	59.8%	★★★☆☆
2024	66.9	108 of 374	71.1%	★★★★☆
2023	49.2	194 of 379	48.8%	★★☆☆☆

How student groups rank statewide ? (each group's percentile vs the same group at other schools — higher is better; the +/- beside each compares the group with this school's overall percentile)

Hispanic (2025)86th percentile+31 vs school

Low Socio Economic Status (2025)76th percentile+21 vs school

Female (2025)65th percentile+10 vs school

White (2025)60th percentile+5 vs school

Male (2025)33rd percentile-22 vs school

By subject vs Washington (2024-2025) ?

English Language Arts59%+6 vs state

Math35%-7 vs state

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2025)				Ranking (2024)				WCAS Science (2025)			SBAC English Language Arts (2025)					SBAC Math (2025)					Per Pupil Expenditures (2024)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2025)	Statewide Rank (2025)	State Percentile (2025)	SchoolDigger Rating (2025)	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	Rank Change from Previous Year	WCAS Science 8th Grade	WCAS Science 11th Grade	WCAS Science All Grades	SBAC English Language Arts 6th Grade	SBAC English Language Arts 7th Grade	SBAC English Language Arts 8th Grade	SBAC English Language Arts 10th Grade	SBAC English Language Arts All Grades	SBAC Math 6th Grade	SBAC Math 7th Grade	SBAC Math 8th Grade	SBAC Math 10th Grade	SBAC Math All Grades	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Maritime High School	Public, Magnet	9-12	615 S 200th St	Des Moines	98198	King County	Highline School District	No	Yes	No	No	(206) 631-6703	126	8	15.3	38.1%	62 (49.2%)	1 (0.8%)	31 (24.6%)	8 (6.3%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (1.6%)	14 (11.1%)	52.2	197^th of 438 public high schools	55.0%		58.3	161^st of 437 public high schools	63.2%	36							58.8	58.8				35.3	35.3	$29,525	$1,879	$27,646
Big Picture School	Public	6-12	440 S 186th St	Burien	98148	King County	Highline School District	No	No	No	Yes	(206) 631-7700	233	17	13.9	50.2%	67 (28.8%)	16 (6.9%)	84 (36.1%)	20 (8.6%)	3 (1.3%)	0 (0.0%)	37 (15.9%)	58.1	167^th of 438 public high schools	61.9%		57.4	171^st of 437 public high schools	60.9%	4	37.1	46.4	41.3	23.3	24.0	51.4	75.0	44.1	20.7		14.3	33.3	18.6	$23,490	$1,592	$21,897
CHOICE Academy	Public	6-12	18367 8th Ave S	Seattle	98148	King County	Highline School District	No	No	No	Yes	(206) 631-7630	176	9	20.4	49.4%	55 (31.3%)	41 (23.3%)	34 (19.3%)	26 (14.8%)	1 (0.6%)	0 (0.0%)	17 (9.7%)								(n/a)	39.3		38.2	74.1	85.2	78.6		82.4	51.9	70.4	60.7	50.0	58.8	$18,734	$1,897	$16,837
Puget Sound Skills Center	Public	10-12	18010 8th Ave S	Seattle	98148	King County	Highline School District	No	No	No	No	(206) 631-7300	3	25	.1		2 (66.7%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (33.3%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)								(n/a)														$23,300	$1,117	$22,183
Puget Sound High School	Public	9-12	18010 8th Ave South	Burien	98148	King County	Highline School District	No	No	No	Yes	(206) 631-7300	0	0			0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()								(n/a)
Mount Rainier High School	Public	9-12	22450 19th Ave S	Des Moines	98198	King County	Highline School District	No	No	No	Yes	(206) 631-7000	1,846	77	24.0	58.8%	421 (22.8%)	294 (15.9%)	649 (35.2%)	229 (12.4%)	6 (0.3%)	60 (3.3%)	175 (9.5%)	41.2	257^th of 438 public high schools	41.3%		33.5	299^th of 437 public high schools	31.6%	42		40.3	40.3				60.0	60.0				29.9	29.9	$17,640	$1,220	$16,420
Cascade Public Schools	Public, Magnet, Charter	9-12	22419 Pacific Highway South	Des Moines	98198	King County	Why Not You Academy	Yes	Yes	No	No	(253) 271-8629	126	8	15.7	20.6%	12 (9.5%)	87 (69.0%)	19 (15.1%)	3 (2.4%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (1.6%)	3 (2.4%)								(n/a)							22.2	22.2						$24,504	$743	$23,761
Tyee High School	Public	9-12	4424 S 188th St	SeaTac	98188	King County	Highline School District	No	No	No	Yes	(206) 433-2341	644	35	18.5	75.8%	53 (8.2%)	109 (16.9%)	295 (45.8%)	74 (11.5%)	4 (0.6%)	74 (11.5%)	30 (4.7%)	8.6	418^th of 438 public high schools	4.6%		3.6	435^th of 437 public high schools	0.5%	17		14.5	14.5				38.9	38.9				12.0	12.0	$24,801	$1,895	$22,907
Gateway to College	Public	9-12	Highline Community College	Des Moines	98198	King County	Tukwila School District	No	No	No	No	(206) 878-3710	0	0			0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()								(n/a)
Highline High School	Public	9-12	225 S 152nd St	Burien	98148	King County	Highline School District	No	No	No	Yes	(206) 631-6700	1,423	66	21.5	67.0%	138 (9.7%)	127 (8.9%)	790 (55.5%)	235 (16.5%)	11 (0.8%)	35 (2.5%)	78 (5.5%)	17.2	371^st of 438 public high schools	15.3%		15.3	392^nd of 437 public high schools	10.3%	21		26.2	26.2				44.9	44.9				19.6	19.6	$19,762	$1,344	$18,418

Frequently Asked Questions about Maritime High School

What district is Maritime High School in?

Highline School District

What is the racial makeup of Maritime High School?

Students at Maritime High School are 49% White, 25% Hispanic, 11% Two or more races, 6% Asian, 6% Not Specified, 2% Pacific Islander.

How many students attend Maritime High School?

In the 2024-25 school year, 126 students attended Maritime High School.

Is Maritime High School a good school?

Maritime High School ranks 197^th of 438 Washington high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

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