Very Good
#635 of 2,228 schools in WA
Top 29% in state
Choice Academy
High School · Highline School District · Seattle, WA
A Highline School District high school where students score 22 points above what's typical for similar communities.
18367 8th Ave S, Seattle, WA 98148
- Math 61% vs WA 37% (2024)
- Reading 73% vs WA 51% (2024)
- 2/5 advanced STEM subjects
Academics
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Students at Choice Academy score 67% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 45%).
2024 SBA proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. WA average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 5 points since 2018, to 67% in 2024, across a 16-year record (2009–2024).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 61% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 78% (multi-year average, 2009-2024)
Based on 36 test records from WA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
50%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
A clear 1–10 score built from public data — growth, academics, and learning environment. No hidden criteria, no pay-to-play.
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Where Choice Academy 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 28Car-Dependent
- Transit 32Some Transit
- Bike 42Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High5,803/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Seattle), 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Highline Home School CenterEnrollment path unverified | Not rated | K–12 | 0.0 mi | 10 | Compare → |
| Big Picture SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 7.2 | 6–12 | 0.1 mi | 238 | 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
- #6 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
Choice Academy is listed in Highline School District; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Choice Academy
Choice Academy is a public high school in Seattle, WA, part of Highline School District, serving approximately 178 students in grades 6th-12th with a 29.7:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.4 out of 10 and ranks #635 of 2,228 schools in WA. State assessment records show 61% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 78% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Choice Academy
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 #635 of 2,228 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, 2009-2024) and 78% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
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 factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- 6th – 12th
- Enrollment
- 178
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 29.7:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 6
- Type
- alternative
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- King County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 18.5%
- Phone
- (206) 631-7630
- 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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