Average
#889 of 2,228 schools in WA
Top 40% in state
Innovation Heights Academy
High School · Highline School District · Burien, WA
A Highline School District high school where students score 4 points below what's typical for similar communities.
11249 14th Ave S, Burien, WA 98168
- Math 25% proficient (2019)
- Reading 25% proficient (2019)
- 15.8:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Innovation Heights Academy score 25% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 29%).
2019 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. WA average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency has held near 25% across the 11-year record (2009–2019).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 23% (multi-year average, 2009-2019) · reading/ELA 40% (multi-year average, 2009-2019)
Based on 23 test records from WA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
75.9%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Innovation Heights 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 35Car-Dependent
- Transit 36Some Transit
- Bike 28Somewhat 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
$84,937
Median home value
$500,600
Median rent
$1,724/mo
College educated
24%
Homeownership
53.2%
Poverty rate
14.5%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 98168; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Highline Open Doors 1418Enrollment path unverified | 3.8 | 9–12 | 1.3 mi | 200 | Compare → |
| Evergreen High SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 5.3 | 9–12 | 1.4 mi | 1,066 | Compare → |
| Raisbeck Aviation High SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 8.7 | 9–12 | 1.5 mi | 406 | Compare → |
| Big Picture SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 7.2 | 6–12 | Not available | 238 | 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
- #9 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
Innovation Heights Academy is listed in Highline School District; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Innovation Heights Academy
Innovation Heights Academy is a public high school in Burien, WA, part of Highline School District, serving approximately 79 students in grades 9th-12th with a 15.8:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.8 out of 10 and ranks #889 of 2,228 schools in WA. State assessment records show 23% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2019) and 40% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2019).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Innovation Heights Academy
What grades does Innovation Heights Academy serve?
Innovation Heights Academy serves students in grades 9th through 12th.
How many students attend Innovation Heights Academy?
Innovation Heights Academy has an enrollment of approximately 79 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Innovation Heights Academy?
The student-teacher ratio at Innovation Heights Academy is 15.8:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Innovation Heights Academy rank in WA?
Innovation Heights Academy ranks #889 of 2,228 schools in WA.
What is Innovation Heights Academy's MySchoolScout rating?
Innovation Heights Academy has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.8 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 Innovation Heights Academy?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Innovation Heights Academy has 23% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2019) and 40% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2019).
Is Innovation Heights Academy a charter school?
No, Innovation Heights Academy is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Innovation Heights Academy a Title I school?
No, Innovation Heights Academy is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Innovation Heights Academy?
75.9% of students at Innovation Heights 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
- 9th – 12th
- Enrollment
- 79
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 15.8:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 5
- Type
- alternative
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- King County
- Phone
- (206) 631-7750
- Area population (ZIP 98168)
- 34,814
- Area average commute
- 27.1 min
- Area median age
- 38
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 · 2019 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2019 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- 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 · 2019 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2019 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- 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 98168; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2019; directory SY 2023–24
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