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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 University80 Students
Washington State University65 Students
Yakima Valley College49 Students
Eastern Washington University45 Students
University of Washington40 Students
Western Washington University25 Students
Seattle Pacific University24 Students
Seattle University23 Students
Portland State University16 Students
University of Oregon14 Students
What Students Want to Study
Niche users from this school are most interested in the following majors.
Business21 Students
Nursing15 Students
Pre-Medicine Studies10 Students
Psychology8 Students
Dental Hygiene7 Students
Sonographer and Ultrasound Technician7 Students
Biology6 Students
Accounting6 Students
Physical Therapy Technician6 Students
Elementary Education5 Students
This School’s Reviews
Niche Reviews
3.841 Reviews
5.0Senior
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.
5.0Junior
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. : )
3.0Senior
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 .
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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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