School overview
At a glance
Reported students
208
NCES CCD 2024–25, where reported
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.
Profile interpretation
What the reported data says about Highline Public Schools Virtual Academy
Highline Public Schools Virtual Academy is a public 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 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 two 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 access to Advanced Placement, gifted and talented programming. The school reported 1 AP courses. Program availability changes, so families should confirm the current catalog and participation rules directly with the school.
Turn data into a school visit
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?
- 3How are the school's 1 counselor FTE allocated across grades and student needs?
- 4What meal assistance, transportation, after-school, and family-support services are currently available?
Student context
Enrollment needs
- English learners
- 26%
- Students with disabilities
- 18.6%
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 64.9%
- Lunch program
- No
People available to students
Support staff
- Counselors (FTE)
- 1
- Nurses (FTE)
- 0
- Psychologists (FTE)
- 0
- Social workers (FTE)
- 0
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 where reported, otherwise CRDC 2021–22. English learner and disability context: CRDC 2021–22. Privacy rules can produce missing values.
Learning opportunities
Programs reported by the school
Advanced Placement
Offered
1 courses reported
Gifted and talented
Offered
Computer science
Not reported as offered
Program availability is from CRDC 2021–22 and can change. Confirm current courses and eligibility with the school.
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