How do these districts compare?
| Metric | Highline School District | Pasco School District |
|---|---|---|
| Location | Burien, Washington | Pasco, Washington |
| Total Enrollment | 18,048 | 18,515 |
| Number of Schools | 36 | 28 |
| Student:Teacher Ratio | 18.3:1 | 15.7:1 |
Spending
| Metric | Highline School District | Pasco School District |
|---|---|---|
| Per-Pupil Expenditure | $20,594 | $17,151 |
| Federal Revenue | 14.6% | 17.3% |
| State Revenue | 55.7% | 70.8% |
| Local Revenue | 29.7% | 12.0% |
Highline School District
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Pasco School District
Federal State Local
Demographics
Average across all schools in each district. Source: CCD Membership 2024-25.
| Group | Highline School District | Pasco School District |
|---|---|---|
| White | 22.0% | 20.2% |
| African American | 13.8% | 0.7% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 38.8% | 75.4% |
| Asian | 12.9% | 1.1% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 0.8% | 0.1% |
| Pacific Islander | 3.0% | 0.2% |
| Multiracial | 8.6% | 2.2% |
| Free/Reduced Lunch | 55.9% | 60.0% |
Academic Resources
Source: Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22
| Resource | Highline School District | Pasco School District |
|---|---|---|
| AP Courses Offered | 29 | 10 |
| Schools with AP | 5 | 2 |
| Avg Gifted Enrollment | N/A | N/A |
| Avg Counselor Ratio | 347.3:1 | 441:1 |
| Chronic Absenteeism | 43.3% | 42.3% |
School Types
Highline School District
Regular Schools 0
Charter Schools 0
Magnet Schools 0
Title I Schools 29
Pasco School District
Regular Schools 0
Charter Schools 0
Magnet Schools 0
Title I Schools 26
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Source: U.S. Department of Education NCES Common Core of Data + F-33 finance + Civil Rights Data Collection Compiled and formatted by PlainSchools.