Highland High School

366 Students

High School 9th - 12th

School Overview

Highland High School, located in Cowiche, Washington, serves as the primary secondary education hub for the Highland School District. Situated in a rural community in the Yakima Valley, the school functions as a focal point for the local area, emphasizing a close-knit environment where staff and students focus on academic achievement and personal growth. The school is known for fostering a supportive atmosphere that bridges the gap between traditional classroom instruction and the needs of a small-town agricultural community.

Beyond its core curriculum, Highland High School offers a variety of extracurricular programs, including athletics, clubs, and vocational opportunities designed to prepare students for both higher education and the workforce. The school prides itself on its school spirit and community involvement, striving to provide a well-rounded experience that encourages student leadership and civic responsibility. By balancing academic rigor with community values, the school aims to ensure that every student is equipped with the skills necessary to succeed after graduation.

366

Total Students

16.1

Full-Time Teachers

22.7

Student/Teacher Ratio

67.2%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Highland High School
Demographic	Student Count
White	62
Hispanic	296
Black	2
Asian	1
Two or More	3
American Indian	1

Hispanic
296 (81.1%)
White
62 (17.0%)
Two or More
3 (0.8%)
Black
2 (0.5%)
Asian
1 (0.3%)
American Indian
1 (0.3%)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	High School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	Supplemental Virtual
Shared Time Status:	N/A
District:	Highland School District
Phone:	(509)678-8800
Grade Range:	9th - 12th
Total Students:	366
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	16.1
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	22.7
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	198
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	48

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Grade 9 94

Grade 10 96

Grade 11 88

Grade 12 88