Raisbeck Aviation High School, part of the Highline School District, is located in Tukwila, Washington. The school is an aviation- and aerospace-themed STEM school and one of the Highline School District's small schools. It is focused on preparing students for college, careers, and citizenship.
Serving 406 students in grades 9-12, Raisbeck Aviation High School ranks in the top 5% of all schools in Washington for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 5%, and reading proficiency is top 5%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 80-84% (which is higher than the Washington state average of 41%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 90-94% (which is higher than the Washington state average of 53%).
The student-teacher ratio of 20:1 is higher than the Washington state level of 16:1.
Minority enrollment is 64% of the student body (majority Asian and Hispanic), which is higher than the Washington state average of 52% (majority Hispanic and Asian).
Quick Facts (2025)
- School Type: Alternative school
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 406 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 20:1
- Minority Enrollment: 64%
- Graduation Rate: ≥95% (Top 5% in WA)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 5%
- Math Proficiency: 80-84% (Top 5%)
- Reading Proficiency: 90-94% (Top 1%)
- Science Proficiency: 85-89% (Top 5%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Raisbeck Aviation High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Washington for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Science Proficiency
Graduation Rate
Diversity
School Overview
Raisbeck Aviation High School's student population of 406 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 20 teachers has grown by 5% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
406 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
20 teachers
Year Founded
2004
Colors
White, Black, Red, Gold
School Calendar
First Day of School
Thu. Sep 4, 2025
School Rankings
Raisbeck Aviation High School ranks within the top 5% of all 2,088 schools in Washington (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Raisbeck Aviation High School is 0.76, 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
#22 out of 2088 schools
(Top 5%)
(Top 5%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
80-84%
41%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
90-94%
53%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
85-89%
49%
Student-Teacher Ratio
20:1
16:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
27%
9%
Hispanic
15%
26%
Black
13%
5%
White
36%
48%
Hawaiian
n/a
2%
Two or more races
9%
9%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
≥95%
84%
Eligible for Free Lunch
33%
49%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
9%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WA Dept. of Education
School Notes
- School Mascot: Friday The Phoenix
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Raisbeck Aviation High School's ranking?
Raisbeck Aviation High School is ranked #22 out of 2,088 schools, which ranks it among the top 5% of public schools in Washington.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
80-84% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 41% WA state average), while 90-94% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 53% WA state average).
What is the graduation rate of Raisbeck Aviation High School?
The graduation rate of Raisbeck Aviation High School is 95%, which is higher than the Washington state average of 84%.
How many students attend Raisbeck Aviation High School?
406 students attend Raisbeck Aviation High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
36% of Raisbeck Aviation High School students are White, 27% of students are Asian, 15% of students are Hispanic, 13% of students are Black, and 9% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Raisbeck Aviation High School?
Raisbeck Aviation High School has a student ration of 20:1, which is higher than the Washington state average of 16:1.
What grades does Raisbeck Aviation High School offer ?
Raisbeck Aviation High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Raisbeck Aviation High School part of?
Raisbeck Aviation High School is part of Highline School District.
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