Highline High School
Burien, WA · Highline School District
Regular public school · Grades 9-12 · Suburb, large
314th of 437 Washington high schools statewide · better than 28%· Stable
225 S 152nd St, Burien, WA 98148
(206)631-6700NCES ID 530354000531Directory 2023–24
SchoolRow ranks Highline High School 314th of 437 Washington high schools for 2024–25, based on WA Smarter Balanced / WCAS 2024–25 English and Math results — better than 28% of high schools statewide. Its statewide percentile went from 30th in 2019 to 28th in 2025.
Percent meeting or exceeding the state standard, WA Smarter Balanced / WCAS 2024–25 · 318 students tested
Racial and ethnic breakdown of 1,408 students (2023–24, NCES) — history since 1988, with comparable seven-category changes from 2010
| Group | Trend | 2010 | 2023 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 30.5% | 54.8% | ▲ 24.3 pts | |
| Asian | 13.4% | 16.1% | ▲ 2.7 pts | |
| White | 33.0% | 10.6% | ▼ 22.4 pts | |
| Black | 8.1% | 8.5% | ▲ 0.4 pts | |
| Two or more races | 9.5% | 5.8% | ▼ 3.7 pts | |
| Pacific Islander | 2.8% | 2.7% | ▼ 0.1 pts | |
| American Indian | 2.7% | 0.7% | ▼ 2.0 pts |
NCES history for this school begins in 1988. Race categories changed by 2010: earlier data combines Asian and Pacific Islander students and does not consistently identify multiracial students. The chart retains that history, while the change table uses 2010 onward.
Typical home value $613K in zip 98148 as of 2026-05 · trend since 2000
Data Provided by Zillow Group
Closest same-level schools, with 2024–25 state rank · ▲▼ = points better or worse than Highline High School
- #31CHOICE AcademyHighline School District · 2 mi away31st of 437
ELA 79% ▲41 · Math 56% ▲40Compare - #295Big Picture SchoolHighline School District · 2 mi away295th of 437
ELA 42% ▲4 · Math 17% ▲1Compare - –Highline Open Doors 1418Highline School District · 2.1 mi awayCompare
- #377Evergreen High SchoolHighline School District · 2.4 mi away377th of 437
ELA 31% ▼7 · Math 9% ▼7Compare - #307Foster Senior High SchoolTukwila School District · 2.4 mi away307th of 437
ELA 40% ▲2 · Math 16% =Compare - #434Innovation Heights AcademyHighline School District · 2.5 mi away434th of 437
ELA 7% ▼31 · Math 5% ▼11Compare - #178Maritime High SchoolHighline School District · 3.1 mi away178th of 437
ELA 54% ▲16 · Math 32% ▲16Compare - #368Tyee High SchoolHighline School District · 3.3 mi away368th of 437
ELA 31% ▼7 · Math 10% ▼6Compare
What school district is Highline High School in?
Highline High School is part of the Highline School District district in Burien, Washington.
Is Highline High School a good school?
SchoolRow ranks Highline High School 314th of 437 Washington high schools (better than 28% statewide) based on 2024–25 test results (WA Smarter Balanced / WCAS 2024–25).
What is the racial makeup of Highline High School?
Hispanic 55%, Asian 16%, White 11%, Black 9% (1,408 students, 2023–24).
How much do homes near Highline High School cost?
The typical home value in zip code 98148 is $613K as of 2026-05 (Zillow ZHVI).
Sources: state education department data (WA Smarter Balanced / WCAS 2024–25, low-income, chronic absenteeism), National Center for Education Statistics via the Urban Institute (enrollment, demographics, staffing), Zillow Group (home values). Rankings are computed by SchoolRow from state English and Math results within grade level; they measure test performance, not everything that makes a school good.