Highland School District

District Overview
Located at 17000 Summitview Road in Cowiche, Washington, the Highland School District is an active, traditional public school system serving families in a rural fringe setting within the greater Yakima metropolitan area. Operating four public schools, the district delivers a seamless educational pathway spanning pre-kindergarten through 12th grade. Its fully integrated K–12 structure ensures that local children receive continuous, community-rooted academic programming throughout their developmental years in a well-defined geographic context.

Highland School District serves a student body of 1,060 enrolled children, reflecting a rich cultural diversity with a significant Hispanic majority alongside White students and peers from various other racial backgrounds. To support student achievement and operational excellence, the district maintains a robust workforce of roughly 242 full-time equivalent staff members. This includes approximately 112 full-time teaching faculty, 15 instructional aides, and 115 support personnel, establishing a favorable student-to-teacher ratio that facilitates individualized attention, strong classroom instruction, and a well-supported educational community for both learners and families.
4
Total Schools
1,060
Total Students
111.7
Full-Time Teachers
9.5
Student/Teacher Ratio
Demographics

District Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Highland School District
Demographic Student Count
White226
Hispanic818
Black3
Asian4
Two or More6
American Indian2
  • Hispanic
    818 (77.2%)
  • White
    226 (21.3%)
  • Two or More
    6 (0.6%)
  • Asian
    4 (0.4%)
  • Black
    3 (0.3%)
  • American Indian
    2 (0.2%)
School Levels

School Levels Data Table

School Levels in Highland School District
School LevelSchool Count
Elementary2
Middle1
High1
Other0
School Map
District Details
Status:Open
District type:Regular public school district that is not a component of a supervisory union
Charter:Not a charter district
Number of schools:4
Students:1,060*
Teachers (FTE):111.7*
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:9.5
Schools in Highland School District
Found 4 Schools