Highland School District

The Highland School District is located in Cowiche, WA and includes 4 schools that serve 1,177 students in grades PK through 12.  

District Spending

The Highland School District spends $7,998 per pupil in current expenditures.  The district spends 60% on instruction, 35% on support services, and 6% on other elementary and secondary expenditures.

District Student-Teacher Ratio

The Highland School District has 19 students for every full-time equivalent teacher, with the WA state average being 18 students per full-time equivalent teacher.  

District Student Information

The Highland School District had a grades 9-12 dropout rate of 5% in 2005.  The national grades 9-12 dropout rate in 2005 was 3.9%.  

In the Highland School District, 12% of students have an IEP (Individualized Education Program).  An IEP is a written plan for students eligible for special needs services.  

The Highland School District serves 20% English Language Learners (ELL).  ELL students are in the process of acquiring and learning English Language skills.