Highland School District

The Highland School District in Washington state serves students from 2 elementary schools, 1 middle school, and 1 high school. The district's schools serve a diverse student population, with a majority Hispanic enrollment, and a high percentage of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch.

Highland High School stands out with relatively high 10th grade ELA proficiency, but lower math proficiency compared to the district and state averages. The school also has a high graduation rate but also a high dropout rate. Tieton Elementary School impresses with higher 3rd and 4th grade ELA and math proficiency than the district and state, though it has a very high percentage of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch.

Across the district, there is a significant achievement gap between ELA and math proficiency, with ELA scores generally higher than math scores. The high school and middle school have particularly low math proficiency rates. The district's overall performance, as measured by SchoolDigger rankings, is in the bottom half of schools in Washington, with all schools rated 1 or 2 stars out of 5. The high poverty levels and varying resource allocation across the schools suggest a need for targeted interventions and optimization of resources to improve educational outcomes for all students in the Highland School District.