- Enrollment
- 1,846
- Students per teacher
- 24:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
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 39/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 530354000555
👥 S:T ratio 28
🌟 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 39/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Washington median.
- #5 of 8
- public schools in Seatac · Resource Index
- 39
- 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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-68 students YoY
Tyee High School shrank from 674 students in 2022-23 to 606 in 2023-24 (-10.1%).
Teacher FTE lost 36.5 → 36.3 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-68 students YoY 530354000555 · Seatac, WA High · MID · TRAD
644 enr · 17.9:1 · 72.7% lunch · RII 39
Nearest enrollment peer: Mount Rainier High School (1,846 students)
Tyee High School shrank from 674 students in 2022-23 to 606 in 2023-24 (-10.1%). Teacher FTE lost 36.5 → 36.3 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Washington schools → · Find another →
Tyee High School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Mount Rainier
Mount Rainier High School
1,846 students
- Highline High
Highline High School
1,423 students
- Evergreen High
Evergreen High School
1,080 students
- Glacier Middle
Glacier Middle School
803 students
- Cascade Middle 671
Cascade Middle School
671 students
- This school 644
Tyee High School
644 students
What this shows Tyee High School reports 644 students on the CCD universe file.
How Tyee High School compares
Tyee High School is a shrinking campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs 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 methodology
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
$20,594
per pupil, district-wide
- below Washington avg of $20,912
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.
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
District finance for Highline School District reports $20,594 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
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
- 1,423
- 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
Nationwide high schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~644 students)
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. CCD year-over-year: 674 (2022-23) → 606 (2023-24), down 68.
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 39/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, chronic absenteeism. 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.
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.