Very Good
#712 of 2,228 schools in WA
Top 32% in state
Big Picture School
High School · Highline School District · Burien, WA
A Highline School District high school where students score 10 points below what's typical for similar communities.
440 S 186th St, Burien, WA 98148
- Math 22% vs WA 37% (2024)
- Reading 47% vs WA 51% (2024)
- 13.2:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Big Picture School score 34% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 44%).
2024 SBA proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. WA average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 13 points since 2018, to 34% in 2024, across a 16-year record (2009–2024).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 27% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 58% (multi-year average, 2009-2024)
Based on 37 test records from WA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
51.3%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Big Picture School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries. Open the Seattle map →
Getting around & local context
- Walk 36Car-Dependent
- Transit 33Some Transit
- Bike 49Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High3,853/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Burien), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$86,994
Median home value
$576,400
Median rent
$1,837/mo
College educated
28.2%
Homeownership
50.3%
Poverty rate
6.8%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 98148; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Choice AcademyEnrollment path unverified | 7.4 | 6–12 | 0.1 mi | 178 | Compare → |
| Highline Home School CenterEnrollment path unverified | Not rated | K–12 | 0.1 mi | 10 | Compare → |
| Maritime High SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 7.4 | 9–12 | 1.1 mi | 120 | Compare → |
| Raisbeck Aviation High SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 8.7 | 9–12 | Not available | 406 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Highline School District
- Schools in district
- 43
- Rank in district
- #8 of 34
- District spending per student
- $20,594NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 16.9%Census SAIPE · 2024
Big Picture School is listed in Highline School District; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Big Picture School
Big Picture School is a public high school in Burien, WA, part of Highline School District, serving approximately 238 students in grades 6th-12th with a 13.2:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.2 out of 10 and ranks #712 of 2,228 schools in WA. State assessment records show 27% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 58% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Big Picture School
What grades does Big Picture School serve?
Big Picture School serves students in grades 6th through 12th.
How many students attend Big Picture School?
Big Picture School has an enrollment of approximately 238 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Big Picture School?
The student-teacher ratio at Big Picture School is 13.2:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Big Picture School rank in WA?
Big Picture School ranks #712 of 2,228 schools in WA.
What is Big Picture School's MySchoolScout rating?
Big Picture School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.2 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at Big Picture School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Big Picture School has 27% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 58% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Is Big Picture School a charter school?
No, Big Picture School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Big Picture School a Title I school?
No, Big Picture School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Big Picture School?
51.3% of students at Big Picture School qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- 6th – 12th
- Enrollment
- 238
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 13.2:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 18
- Type
- alternative
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- King County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 31.5%
- Phone
- (206) 631-7700
- Area population (ZIP 98148)
- 10,399
- Area average commute
- 26.3 min
- Area median age
- 34.9
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2024 SBA · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2024 SBA · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 98148; this does not measure the attendance area.
- Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
- CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2024; directory SY 2023–24
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