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Public high school · Highline School District · Seattle, Washington

Choice Academy

Choice Academy rates 7.4, among the strongest high schools in Highline School District, where the rated median is 6.0.

High schools, 1 to 10This campus against public high schools around it that are rated on verified state test data.
7.4this school

7.4 on a one-to-ten scale; the Highline School District median is 6.0.

#564 of 2,251 schools in Washington · Highline School District: 10 high schools rated, median 6.0

The brief

A Highline School District high school where students score 28 points above what's typical for similar communities.

It ranks 564 of 2,251 schools in Washington and 4 of 34 in Highline School District.

Choice Academy is listed in Highline School District, and a district label does not verify attendance for an address: confirm the zoned campus with the district before you commit to a street.

Math67%25 points above the Washington average of 42%2026 SBA
Reading82%29 points above the Washington average of 53%107 students tested · 2026 SBA
Proficiency has improved 7 points since 2024, reaching 75% in 2026, across a 3-year record (2024–2026).2026 SBA; 43 test records from WA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).

What the rating is made of, each out of 10

Student Progress
9.3
25% of the rating
Academics
9.7
25% of the rating
College Readiness
7.1
30% of the rating
Resources & Environment
2.8
20% of the rating
About this school's data1 correction under review · rating: low confidence · 7 sources, 2019–2026

Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, an estimate, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named here.

Attendance data is under correction. This existing Resources & Environment score and overall rating may still reflect an unverified attendance input.

Full Profile · 4/4 metrics

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 61% (multi-year average, 2009-2026) · reading/ELA 80% (multi-year average, 2009-2026).

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 · 2026 SBA · Medium confidence
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Source period: 2026 SBA. A newer release may be available.
  • Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
Reading/ELA proficiency
State department of education · 2026 SBA · Medium confidence
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Source period: 2026 SBA. A newer release may be available.
  • Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
Student progress (growth)
State assessments · 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, 2009-2026; directory SY 2023–24

The neighborhood

Where it sits, and what the area looks like.
Choice Academy and the 20 nearest high schools, each pin colored by its score.Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries. Verify the enrollment path with the district.

The area

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%

U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 98148; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Getting around

Walk Score
28
Car-Dependent
Transit Score
32
Some Transit
Bike Score
42
Somewhat Bikeable
City reported crime
5,139/100K
Reported Part-1 offenses (violent + property + arson) per 100,000 residents, from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting program for Seattle. This is a city-level reported-crime measure, not a school safety rating.

Walk, transit and bike scores byWalk Score

FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2025 · city context (Seattle), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details

Source period: 2025. Freshness not available.

Programs and who goes here

What the campus offers, and who it enrolls.

Programs

Advanced STEM courses
2 of 5
Algebra II, Advanced Math, Calculus, Chemistry, Physics · CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22

Who goes here

Free or reduced lunch
50%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance. Shown separately, never in the score.

NCES Common Core of Data (CCD).

Compare nearby

Grade-compatible schools using the same rating model.
Public-school ratings. Grade-compatible schools within 5 miles, best rated first.
  1. Choice Academythis school
    7.4
  2. 6.9Compare →
  3. 6.8Compare →
  4. 6.0Compare →
  5. 6.0Compare →
  6. 5.6Compare →
  7. 5.1Compare →
  8. Cascade Public Schools2.9 mi · charter
    4.7Compare →
  9. not ratedCompare →
Eight grade-compatible schools using the same rating model sit within 5 miles, and none rates higher than Choice Academy among the rated peers.Public-school ratings. Straight-line distance from this campus. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries; verify the enrollment path with the district.

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.

Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.

The record

What is on file, and where each number came from.

Questions families ask

What grades does Choice Academy serve?

Choice Academy serves students in grades 6th through 12th.

How many students attend Choice Academy?

Choice Academy has an enrollment of approximately 178 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Choice Academy?

The student-teacher ratio at Choice Academy is 29.7:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Choice Academy rank in WA?

Choice Academy ranks #564 of 2,251 schools in WA.

What is Choice Academy's MySchoolScout rating?

Choice Academy has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.4 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 Choice Academy?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Choice Academy has 61% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2026) and 80% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2026).

Is Choice Academy a charter school?

No, Choice Academy is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is Choice Academy a Title I school?

No, Choice Academy is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Choice Academy?

50.0% of students at Choice Academy 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 facts

Grades
6th – 12th
Enrollment
178
Student-teacher ratio
29.7:1
Teachers (FTE)
6
Type
Alternative
Title I
No
Setting
Large Suburb
County
King County
4-year graduation
80%+
Class of 2023
Rank in district
#4 of 34
Schools in district
43
District spending per student
$20,594
NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
16.9%
Census SAIPE · 2024
Area population (ZIP 98148)
10,399
Area average commute
26.3 min
Area median age
34.9

NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24).

Related reading

Data from NCES Common Core of Data, Washington Dept. of Education, and U.S. Census ACS for the 2023–24 school year. Rankings computed by MySchoolScout. See all data sources.