At a glance
Reported students
208
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
12.9
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
16.1:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
PK–12
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
Washington other enrollment
75th percentile
Compared with 244 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
484
Highline Public Schools Virtual Academy: 208 reported students.
State peer staffing position
29th percentile
16.1:1 reported; state peer median 23.5:1. Ratio is not class size.
Historical enrollment and staffing · CRDC 2021–22
These older figures are kept separate from 2024–25 statistics and benchmarks. Differences between years can reflect changes in enrollment, staffing, or reporting scope.
- Students
- 592
- Teachers (FTE)
- 25.2
- Student–teacher ratio
- 23.5:1
What the reported data says about Highline Public Schools Virtual Academy
Highline Public Schools Virtual Academy is a public combined / other school serving grades PK–12 in Seattle. It is one of 37 current school records connected to Highline School District. NCES reports 208 students for 2024–25.
Among 244 combined / other schools in Washington with comparable records, this school is larger than the reported median of 89.5 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 75th percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 16.1:1, below the Washington median of 23.5:1 for the same school level. This ratio uses total enrollment and teacher FTE; it is not an average classroom headcount and can be affected by special programs or part-time staffing.
The largest reported race and ethnicity groups are Hispanic or Latino (46.6%) and White (21.2%). English learners represent 26% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 18.6%. These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.
The 2021–22 civil-rights collection reports AP student enrollment, gifted and talented programming. The school reported 1 AP course. Program availability changes, so families should confirm the current catalog and participation rules directly with the school.
Questions worth asking Highline Public Schools Virtual Academy
- 1How do the reported 16.1:1 student–teacher ratio and 12.9 teacher FTE translate into actual class sizes by grade?
- 2Have the reported academic programs changed since the 2021–22 CRDC collection?
- 3What counseling support is available today? The school reported 1 counselor FTE in 2021–22.
- 4What meal assistance, transportation, after-school, and family-support services are currently available?
Enrollment needs
- English learners
- 26%
- Students with disabilities
- 18.6%
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 64.9%
- Lunch program
- No
Reported support staff
- Counselors (FTE)
- 1
- Nurses (FTE)
- 0
- Psychologists (FTE)
- 0
- Social workers (FTE)
- 0
CRDC 2021–22 full-time-equivalent counts; verify current assignments with the school.
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White21.2%
- Hispanic46.6%
- Black10.1%
- Asian7.7%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0.5%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander3.4%
- Multiracial9.6%
Race/ethnicity: NCES CCD 2024–25. English learner and disability context: CRDC 2021–22. Lunch eligibility: NCES CCD 2024–25. Privacy rules can produce missing values.
Programs reported by the school
AP student enrollment
Students enrolled
1 distinct course reported
Gifted and talented
Offered
Computer science
Not reported as offered
CRDC 2021–22: the AP flag records student enrollment; gifted and computer-science fields describe reported programs/classes. Confirm current courses and eligibility with the school.
Other schools in Highline School District
Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.
Valley View Early Childhood Center
Other · Grades PK–PK
225 reported students
Satellite High School
Other · Grades PK–12
0 reported students
Head Start
Other · Grades PK–PK
0 reported students
Big Picture School
High · Grades 06–12
233 reported students
CHOICE Academy
High · Grades 06–12
176 reported students
Highline Open Doors 1418
High · Grades 09–12
240 reported students
Public schools near Highline Public Schools Virtual Academy
Closest campuses by straight-line distance between NCES geocodes, favoring the same school level. Distance is not drive time or an attendance assignment.
| School | Grades | Students | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Head Start Other · Highline School District | PK–PK | 0 | 1.3 mi |
| Rainier Valley Leadership Academy Other · Charter · Rainier Valley Leadership Academy | KG–12 | 121 | 4.1 mi |
| Satellite High School Other · Highline School District | PK–12 | 0 | 4.3 mi |
| Valley View Early Childhood Center Other · Highline School District | PK–PK | 225 | 4.6 mi |
| Out Of District Facility Other · Renton School District | PK–12 | 10 | 5.4 mi |
| Private School Services Other · Seattle School District No. 1 | PK–12 | 184 | 5.6 mi |
Frequently asked questions about Highline Public Schools Virtual Academy
What grades does Highline Public Schools Virtual Academy serve?
Highline Public Schools Virtual Academy reports grades PK–12 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as a school in Highline School District.
How many students attend Highline Public Schools Virtual Academy?
Highline Public Schools Virtual Academy reported 208 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 75th percentile among 244 Washington combined or other schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 592 students.
What is the student–teacher ratio at Highline Public Schools Virtual Academy?
The calculated ratio is 16.1:1, based on 208 students and 12.9 full-time-equivalent classroom teachers in 2024–25. The Washington median for the same school level is 23.5:1. A ratio is not the same as average class size.
Is Highline Public Schools Virtual Academy a public, charter, or magnet school?
Highline Public Schools Virtual Academy is a public school and is not a charter school. It is identified as a virtual school. Enrollment is generally based on Highline School District attendance boundaries and transfer rules.
What share of Highline Public Schools Virtual Academy students qualify for free or reduced-price meals?
64.9% of students were eligible for free or reduced-price lunch in 2024–25. This describes the students served and is not a quality measure.
Which school district is Highline Public Schools Virtual Academy in?
Highline Public Schools Virtual Academy is part of Highline School District, based in Burien, WA, which operates 37 current schools. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.
What public schools are near Highline Public Schools Virtual Academy?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include Head Start (1.3 mi), Rainier Valley Leadership Academy (4.1 mi), Satellite High School (4.3 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.