Serving 397 students in grades 9-12, Health Sciences & Human Services Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Washington for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 30-34% (which was lower than the Washington state average of 51%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 75-79% (which was higher than the Washington state average of 61%).
The student-teacher ratio of 20:1 was higher than the Washington state level of 16:1.
Minority enrollment was 91% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which was higher than the Washington state average of 52% (majority Hispanic and Asian).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
397 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
20 teachers
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(16-17)30-34%
51%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(16-17)75-79%
61%
Student-Teacher Ratio
20:1
16:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
27%
9%
Hispanic
35%
26%
Black
19%
5%
White
9%
48%
Hawaiian
5%
2%
Two or more races
4%
9%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
(15-16)85-89%
81%
Eligible for Free Lunch
67%
49%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
13%
n/a
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
30-34% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 51% WA state average), while 75-79% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 61% WA state average).
What is the graduation rate of Health Sciences & Human Services Elementary School?
The graduation rate of Health Sciences & Human Services Elementary School is 85-89%, which is higher than the Washington state average of 81%.
How many students attend Health Sciences & Human Services Elementary School?
397 students attend Health Sciences & Human Services Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
35% of Health Sciences & Human Services Elementary School students are Hispanic, 27% of students are Asian, 19% of students are Black, 9% of students are White, 5% of students are Hawaiian, 4% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Health Sciences & Human Services Elementary School?
Health Sciences & Human Services Elementary School has a student ration of 20:1, which is higher than the Washington state average of 16:1.
What grades does Health Sciences & Human Services Elementary School offer ?
Health Sciences & Human Services Elementary School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Health Sciences & Human Services Elementary School part of?
Health Sciences & Human Services Elementary School is part of Highline School District.
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