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Highline High School

Highline School District · King County · 225 S 152nd St, Burien, WA 98148.0

(206)631-6700

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2/10
#310
Rank 310 out of 378
English Language Arts3/10 · #294 · 27th percentile
Mathematics3/10 · #287 · 24th percentile
Science2/10 · #369 · 11th percentile

English Language Arts

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School Overview

Highline High School sits in Burien, a working-class city just south of Seattle with a tight-knit, culturally diverse community that's seen a lot of growth and change in recent years. The school serves a wide range of students and reflects the real mix of families who call this corner of King County home — many of whom are drawn to the area for its relative affordability compared to Seattle proper. Families looking for a neighborhood school with a strong sense of community identity, rather than a highly competitive academic environment, may find Highline a comfortable fit, though those prioritizing test-score performance may want to explore additional academic support options.

Student Demographics

318 students tested · 2024-25 school year

Ethnicity

Hispanic
177 (56%)
Asian
47 (15%)
White
37 (12%)
Multiple Races
26 (8%)
Other
31 (10%)

Key Indicators

English Learners101 (32%)
Socioeconomically Disadvantaged223 (70%)

Staff & Teachers(2024-25)

1,423
Enrollment
74
Teachers (FTE)
19.2:1
Student-Staff Ratio
25.3
Avg Class Size

Graduation Rate

82.1%of students graduate within 4 years

Graduation Rate Trend

College Readiness

Advanced Placement (AP) and International Baccalaureate (IB) programs offer college-level coursework and are a key indicator of academic rigor.

6
AP Courses
offered
9.7%
AP Participation
of students
129
AP Enrollment
students

Source: Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22

Community Enrichment Programs

This supplementary score measures the availability of enrichment programs — such as tutoring, music, dance, sports, and arts — within 3 miles of the school. Schools in communities with more diverse and accessible programs score higher.

Nearby Programs9/10 · #81 · 86th percentile

108 programs within 3 miles. Ranked among High Schools in Washington.

Nearby Libraries

No programs found