Enrollment
644
Washington · 2024-25 NCES data
High school (grades 9-12) · Seatac, WA
Tyee High School
Federal NCES profile for Tyee High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 35/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 530354000555
👥 S:T ratio 28
📚 AP courses 25
🌟 Gifted program 70
📋 Attendance 18
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Tyee High School earns 35/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Washington median.
- #5 of 8
- public schools in Seatac · Resource Index
- 35
- Resource Index · Typical
- 17.9:1
- students per teacher
- 72.7%
- free-lunch eligible
Tyee High School has class sizes near the Washington median. Computed live against every Washington school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Tyee High School ranks #5 of 8 public schools in Seatac, WA.
School address
District: Highline School District · Washington
NCES ID 530354000555 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
36.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
17.9:1
vs 17.6:1 Washington avg
+2% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
72.7%
vs 45.0% Washington avg
+62% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Tyee High School compares with Washington and U.S. medians
What stands out at Tyee High School
Tyee High School is a higher-need, mid-sized high school in Seatac, Washington, enrolling 644 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 17.9:1 puts it in the larger third of Washington schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need is high: 72.7% of students qualify for free meals, 62% above the Washington average, a Title I-weighted population that federal funding formulas prioritise.
Enrollment of 644 puts it in the larger third of Washington schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 2,394 scored Washington schools.
Against 257 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #171.
Its student body is led by Hispanic or Latino (46%) and African American (17%) (diversity index 72/100).
On the academic-pipeline side it reports 5 Advanced Placement courses.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 32.9% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Highline School District also operates Mount Rainier High School (1,846 students) and Highline High School (1,423 students) alongside Tyee High School.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Tyee High School compares
Tyee High School on the metrics families compare, against Washington and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Washington | Washington avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 17.9:1 | ▲ 2% | 17.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 72.7% | ▲ 62% | 45.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 644 | top 17% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
17.9:1
Leaner classes than 25% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
644
Bigger than 76% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
72.7%
free-lunch eligible
- 62% above the Washington average of 45.0%
Well above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold, among the highest-need profiles in the state; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
17.9:1
students per teacher
- 2% above state mean
Top 64% in Washington - lower ratio than 36% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
32.9%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$19,077
per pupil, district-wide
- below Washington avg of $19,487
Somewhat above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
29
in-school suspensions + 17 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 4.5 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 7.1 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 46.2%
African American 17.1%
Asian 11.6%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 11.6%
White 8.3%
Two or More 4.7%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.6%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 46.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 72.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 72.1, Tyee High School is more mixed than the Washington school average of 53.3.
Programs
AP courses offered 5
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Highline School District, which includes Tyee High School.
$19,077
Per student
-2%
vs Washington
Avg $19,487
+15%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 29.7%
State 55.7%
Federal 14.6%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
How Tyee High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mount Rainier High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Highline High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Evergreen High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Glacier Middle School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Cascade Middle School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Tyee High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,846
- Students per teacher
- 24:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
- Enrollment
- 1,423
- Students per teacher
- 23.7:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
- Enrollment
- 1,080
- Students per teacher
- 19.6:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
- Enrollment
- 803
- Students per teacher
- 20.1:1
- Resource Index
- 51/100
- Enrollment
- 671
- Students per teacher
- 15.6:1
- Resource Index
- 59/100
Similar high schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Washington, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~644 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~17.9:1)
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Frequently asked questions about Tyee High School
How many students attend Tyee High School?
Tyee High School has 644 students enrolled. It is a high school in Seatac, WA.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Tyee High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Tyee High School is 17.9:1, which is 2% higher than the Washington average of 17.6:1 and 14% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Tyee High School?
72.7% of students at Tyee High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Washington average of 45.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Tyee High School?
The largest demographic group at Tyee High School is Hispanic or Latino at 46.2% of enrollment, in Seatac, WA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 72.1/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Tyee High School?
Tyee High School has a Resource Investment Index of 35/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, AP course offerings, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Tyee High School rank among public schools in Seatac?
By Resource Investment Index, Tyee High School ranks #5 of 8 public schools in Seatac, WA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Seatac on the city page.
Is Tyee High School a good school?
Tyee High School earns 35/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Washington median. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
What other schools are in Highline School District?
Besides Tyee High School, Highline School District also operates Mount Rainier High School (1,846 students), Highline High School (1,423 students), and Evergreen High School (1,080 students). See the Highline School District district page for the complete list.
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