Serving 606 students in grades 9-12, Tyee 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 10-14% (which is lower than the Washington state average of 40%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 35-39% (which is lower than the Washington state average of 53%).
The student:teacher ratio of 17:1 is higher than the Washington state level of 16:1.
Minority enrollment is 92% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Washington state average of 52% (majority Hispanic and Asian).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 606 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 17:1
- Minority Enrollment: 92%
- Graduation Rate: 80-84% (Top 50% in WA)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 10-14% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 35-39% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 35-39% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Tyee High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Washington for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
School Overview
Tyee High School's student population of 606 students has declined by 33% over five school years.
The teacher population of 36 teachers has declined by 26% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
606 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
36 teachers
School Rankings
Tyee High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 2,113 schools in Washington (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Tyee High School is 0.74, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.69. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1886 out of 2113 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
10-14%
40%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
53%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
49%
Student : Teacher Ratio
17:1
16:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
12%
9%
Hispanic
43%
26%
Black
20%
5%
White
8%
48%
Hawaiian
13%
2%
Two or more races
4%
9%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
80-84%
84%
Eligible for Free Lunch
78%
49%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
10%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WA Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Tyee High School's ranking?
Tyee High School is ranked #1886 out of 2,113 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Washington.
What schools are Tyee High School often compared to?
Tyee High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Highline High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
10-14% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 40% WA state average), while 35-39% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 53% WA state average).
What is the graduation rate of Tyee High School?
The graduation rate of Tyee High School is 80-84%, which is lower than the Washington state average of 84%.
How many students attend Tyee High School?
606 students attend Tyee High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
43% of Tyee High School students are Hispanic, 20% of students are Black, 13% of students are Hawaiian, 12% of students are Asian, 8% of students are White, and 4% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Tyee High School?
Tyee High School has a student ration of 17:1, which is higher than the Washington state average of 16:1.
What grades does Tyee High School offer ?
Tyee High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Tyee High School part of?
Tyee High School is part of Highline School District.
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