Serving 208 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 41%). 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 16:1 is lower than the Washington state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 79% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Washington state average of 53% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-12
- Enrollment: 208 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1
- Minority Enrollment: 79%
- 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
School Overview
Highline Public Schools Virtual Academy's student population of 208 students has declined by 64% over five school years.
The teacher population of 13 teachers has declined by 43% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-12
(Exclusively virtual)
(Exclusively virtual)
Total Students
208 students
Total Classroom Teachers
13 teachers
School Rankings
Highline Public Schools Virtual Academy ranks within the bottom 50% of all 2,088 schools in Washington (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Highline Public Schools Virtual Academy is 0.71, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.69. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1837 out of 2088 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
15-19%
41%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
53%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-39%
49%
Student-Teacher Ratio
16:1
17:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
8%
9%
Hispanic
47%
27%
Black
10%
5%
White
21%
47%
Hawaiian
3%
2%
Two or more races
10%
9%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
70-79%
84%
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)21.6%
34.7%
Eligible for Free Lunch
55%
39%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
10%
9%
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 #1837 out of 2,088 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 41% 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?
208 students attend Highline Public Schools Virtual Academy.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
47% of Highline Public Schools Virtual Academy students are Hispanic, 21% of students are White, 10% of students are Black, 10% of students are Two or more races, 8% of students are Asian, 3% of students are Hawaiian, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Highline Public Schools Virtual Academy?
Highline Public Schools Virtual Academy has a student ration of 16:1, which is lower than the Washington state average of 17:1.
What grades does Highline Public Schools Virtual Academy offer ?
Highline Public Schools Virtual Academy offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-12 (Exclusively virtual).
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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