Tyee High School

674 Students

High School 9th - 12th

School Overview

Tyee High School, located in SeaTac, Washington, is part of the Highline Public Schools district. It serves a diverse student body and is known for its commitment to providing personalized learning pathways, often focusing on career and college readiness through various academies and specialized programs. The school emphasizes equity and community engagement, striving to prepare students for life after graduation through a mix of rigorous academics, extracurricular activities, and supportive student services.

In recent years, the school has undergone significant structural transformations, including the construction of a brand-new, modern campus facility designed to foster a more collaborative and innovative learning environment. With its location in a culturally vibrant area, Tyee prides itself on its inclusive atmosphere, offering numerous clubs, athletics, and cultural organizations that reflect the multifaceted backgrounds of its student population.

674

Total Students

36.5

Full-Time Teachers

18.5

Student/Teacher Ratio

72.4%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Tyee High School
Demographic	Student Count
White	44
Hispanic	298
Black	147
Asian	79
Two or More	29
American Indian	4
Pacific Islander	67

Hispanic
298 (44.6 %)
Black
147 (22.0 %)
Asian
79 (11.8 %)
Pacific Islander
67 (10.0 %)
White
44 (6.6 %)
Two or More
29 (4.3 %)
American Indian
4 (0.6 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	High School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	N/A
District:	Highline School District
Phone:	(206)433-2341
Grade Range:	9th - 12th
Total Students:	674
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	36.5
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	18.5
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	399
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	89

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Grade 9 175

Grade 10 146

Grade 11 149

Grade 12 204