Puget Sound High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Washington for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is ≤20% (which is lower than the Washington state average of 50%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is ≤20% (which is lower than the Washington state average of 61%).
Quick Facts (2026)
- School Type: Alternative school
- Grades: 9-12
- Graduation Rate: ≥80%
- Math Proficiency: ≤20%
- Reading Proficiency: ≤20%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WA Dept. of Education
School Overview
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students (21-22)
34 students
Total Classroom Teachers (22-23)
1 teacher
School Calendar
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)≤20%
50%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)≤20%
61%
American Indian
(21-22)3%
1%
Asian
(21-22)3%
9%
Hispanic
(21-22)62%
25%
Black
(21-22)6%
5%
White
(21-22)20%
50%
Two or more races
(21-22)6%
9%
Graduation Rate
(21-22)≥80%
84%
Eligible for Free Lunch (21-22)
56%
36%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (21-22)
18%
7%
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?
≤20% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 50% WA state average), while ≤20% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 61% WA state average).
What is the graduation rate of Puget Sound High School?
The graduation rate of Puget Sound High School is 80%, which is lower than the Washington state average of 84%.
How many students attend Puget Sound High School?
34 students attend Puget Sound High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
62% of Puget Sound High School students are Hispanic, 20% of students are White, 6% of students are Black, 6% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are American Indian, and 3% of students are Asian.
What grades does Puget Sound High School offer ?
Puget Sound High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Puget Sound High School part of?
Puget Sound High School is part of Highline School District.
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