Highline School District

The Highline School District is located in Burien, WA and includes 48 schools that serve 17,549 students in grades PK through 12.  

District Spending

The Highline School District spends $9,601 per pupil in current expenditures.  The district spends 58% on instruction, 38% on support services, and 4% on other elementary and secondary expenditures.

District Student-Teacher Ratio

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

District Student Information

The Highline School District had a grades 9-12 dropout rate of 6% in 2008.  The national grades 9-12 dropout rate in 2007 was 4.4%.  

In the Highline 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 Highline School District serves 19% English Language Learners (ELL).  ELL students are in the process of acquiring and learning English Language skills.