Highland High School

Highland High School

Public High School | Grade 9-12
17000 Summitview Rd,  Cowiche, WA
Highland School District
3.8
3.0
364 Students
B-
Niche Grade

School Details

Head of School
Kelly Thorson
Student Teacher Ratio
21:1
Average SAT Score
1060
Math Proficiency
32%
Reading Proficiency
77%
Average GPA
3.36
Graduation Rate
82%

Niche Grade

B-
Academics
B-
Teachers
C
College Prep
C+
Administration
C+
Resources/Facilities
B-
Clubs and Activities
B+
Sports
C+
Food
Source: Niche
Niche Grades

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Niche Grade Details

Academics
Average GPA
3.36
Reading Proficiency
77%
Math Proficiency
32%
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
21:1
Teachers
17
Full Time Teachers
17
Teachers in First or Second Year
4.6%
College Prep
Average SAT
1060
Math
540
Verbal
530
Clubs and Activities
Girls Athletic Participation
High
Boys Athletic Participation
Very High

GreatSchools Rating

Source: GreatSchools
GreatSchools Rating
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Test Scores

Math
27.3%
State Average
41.7%
Science
35.1%
State Average
49.7%
GreatSchools Test Scores Rating
GreatSchools
The Test Score Rating reflects annual state test results for this school compared with scores statewide.

Teachers and Staff

Students Per Counselor
369:1

Student Diversity

Male
55.3%
Female
44.4%
Hispanic
76.6%
White
18.6%
Two or more races
1.8%
Native American
1.2%
Black
<1%
Asian or Pacific Islander
<1%

Specialty School Programs

Free/Reduced Lunch Offered
Athletics Program

Colleges Students are Considering

Students are most interested in or go on to attend these colleges.
Central Washington University 80 Students
Washington State University 65 Students
Yakima Valley College 49 Students
Eastern Washington University 45 Students
University of Washington 40 Students
Western Washington University 25 Students
Seattle Pacific University 24 Students
Seattle University 23 Students
Portland State University 16 Students
University of Oregon 14 Students

What Students Want to Study

Niche users from this school are most interested in the following majors.
Business 21 Students
Nursing 15 Students
Pre-Medicine Studies 10 Students
Psychology 8 Students
Dental Hygiene 7 Students
Sonographer and Ultrasound Technician 7 Students
Biology 6 Students
Accounting 6 Students
Physical Therapy Technician 6 Students
Elementary Education 5 Students

This School’s Reviews

Niche Reviews
3.8 41 Reviews
5.0 Senior
6/16/2025
One of the best parts of my time at Highland High School was definitely growing closer to my friends and finding real connections. On the other hand it was tough getting close to teachers. If I could change one, thing about it would be to add more variety to the sports programs.
5.0 Junior
12/17/2024
Highland is a small school in Cowiche, WA with primarily good teachers and great administration. The only thing students regularly complain about is the food. : )
3.0 Senior
3/13/2020
I really like that in Highland High School everyone knows everyone because its a small school and there is many activities, clubs, and sports through out the year that all can join and make new friends. However, something they can maybe take in mind to change is the rules for behavior and not give so many chance to those who keep doing bad things or inappropriate .
GreatSchools Reviews
3.0 3 Reviews
2.0 student
6/4/2013
I had a hard time at highland high school. I felt as if the staff was targeting me personally, and focused more on watching ever little thing I did instead of focusing on a quality education for me. In such a small school with so little class options, I found that I felt trapped and stuck in classes...
5.0 other
2/25/2010
2.0 other
2/18/2009

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Highland High School is a public school for students in grades 9-12 in Cowiche, WA and is served by the Highland School District in Washington. Annual tuition is $0. The school has a total enrollment of 364 and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 21:1. Academic records show that 32% of students achieve proficiency in math, and 77% are proficient in reading. Highland High School has received feedback and ratings, with a Niche grade of B- and a GreatSchools Rating of 4 out of 10. The average GPA is 3.36, the graduation rate is 82%, and the average SAT score is 1060. Discover additional schools in the area, like Highland Junior High School, Marcus Whitman-Cowiche Elementary School, Tieton Intermediate School, and more. Learn more about what Cowiche has to offer, and browse homes for sale and for rent near Highland High School.

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