Highland High School
Cowiche, WA · Highland School District
Regular public school · Grades 9-12 · Rural, fringe
95th of 437 Washington high schools statewide · better than 78%▲ Improving
17000 Summitview, Cowiche, WA 98923
(509)678-8800NCES ID 530351002876Directory 2023–24
SchoolRow ranks Highland High School 95th of 437 Washington high schools for 2024–25, based on WA Smarter Balanced / WCAS 2024–25 English and Math results — better than 78% of high schools statewide. Its statewide percentile went from 30th in 2019 to 78th in 2025 — improving.
Percent meeting or exceeding the state standard, WA Smarter Balanced / WCAS 2024–25
Racial and ethnic breakdown of 364 students (2023–24, NCES) — history since 2001, with comparable seven-category changes from 2010
| Group | Trend | 2010 | 2023 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 62.1% | 77.5% | ▲ 15.4 pts | |
| White | 35.9% | 19.5% | ▼ 16.4 pts | |
| Two or more races | 1.4% | 1.1% | ▼ 0.3 pts | |
| Black | 0.0% | 0.8% | ▲ 0.8 pts | |
| American Indian | 0.6% | 0.5% | ▼ 0.1 pts |
NCES history for this school begins in 2001. 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 $356K in zip 98923 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 Highland High School
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What school district is Highland High School in?
Highland High School is part of the Highland School District district in Cowiche, Washington.
Is Highland High School a good school?
SchoolRow ranks Highland High School 95th of 437 Washington high schools (better than 78% statewide) based on 2024–25 test results (WA Smarter Balanced / WCAS 2024–25).
What is the racial makeup of Highland High School?
Hispanic 78%, White 20%, Two or more races 1% (364 students, 2023–24).
How much do homes near Highland High School cost?
The typical home value in zip code 98923 is $356K 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.