Serving 367 students in grades Prekindergarten-12, Highline Public Schools Virtual Academy 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 15-19% (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 14:1 is lower than the Washington state level of 16:1.
Minority enrollment is 85% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Washington state average of 51% (majority Hispanic and Asian).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-12
- Enrollment: 367 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 85%
- Graduation Rate: 70-79% (Btm 50% in WA)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 15-19% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 35-39% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 30-39% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Highline Public Schools Virtual Academy ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Washington for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Student Attention
School Overview
Highline Public Schools Virtual Academy's student population of 367 students has declined by 37% over five school years.
The teacher population of 27 teachers has grown by 17% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-12
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
367 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
27 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Highline Public Schools Virtual Academy 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 Highline Public Schools Virtual Academy is 0.76, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.68. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1822 out of 2113 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
15-19%
40%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
53%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-39%
49%
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
16:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
12%
9%
Hispanic
41%
26%
Black
16%
5%
White
15%
49%
Hawaiian
3%
1%
Two or more races
13%
9%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
70-79%
84%
Eligible for Free Lunch
81%
41%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Highline Public Schools Virtual Academy's ranking?
Highline Public Schools Virtual Academy is ranked #1822 out of 2,113 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Washington.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
15-19% 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 Highline Public Schools Virtual Academy?
The graduation rate of Highline Public Schools Virtual Academy is 70-79%, which is lower than the Washington state average of 84%.
How many students attend Highline Public Schools Virtual Academy?
367 students attend Highline Public Schools Virtual Academy.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
41% of Highline Public Schools Virtual Academy students are Hispanic, 16% of students are Black, 15% of students are White, 13% of students are Two or more races, 12% of students are Asian, and 3% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Highline Public Schools Virtual Academy?
Highline Public Schools Virtual Academy has a student ration of 14:1, which is lower than the Washington state average of 16:1.
What grades does Highline Public Schools Virtual Academy offer ?
Highline Public Schools Virtual Academy offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-12 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Highline Public Schools Virtual Academy part of?
Highline Public Schools Virtual Academy is part of Highline School District.
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