Serving 182 students in grades Prekindergarten-12, Highline 51±¬ÁÏs 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 40%). 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 17:1 is higher than the Washington state level of 16:1.
Minority enrollment is 83% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Washington state average of 52% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-12
- Enrollment: 182 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 17:1
- Minority Enrollment: 83%
- 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 51±¬ÁÏs Virtual Academy ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Washington for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Student Attention
School Overview
Highline 51±¬ÁÏs Virtual Academy's student population of 182 students has declined by 68% over five school years.
The teacher population of 11 teachers has declined by 52% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-12
(Exclusively virtual)
(Exclusively virtual)
Total Students
182 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
11 teachers
School Rankings
Highline 51±¬ÁÏs Virtual Academy ranks within the bottom 50% of all 2,113 schools in Washington (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Highline 51±¬ÁÏs Virtual Academy is 0.74, 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
#1822 out of 2113 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
15-19%
40%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
53%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-39%
49%
Student : Teacher Ratio
17:1
16:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
8%
9%
Hispanic
43%
26%
Black
15%
5%
White
17%
48%
Hawaiian
3%
2%
Two or more races
14%
9%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
70-79%
84%
Eligible for Free Lunch
71%
49%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WA Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Highline 51±¬ÁÏs Virtual Academy's ranking?
Highline 51±¬ÁÏs Virtual Academy is ranked #1822 out of 2,113 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 40% 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 51±¬ÁÏs Virtual Academy?
The graduation rate of Highline 51±¬ÁÏs Virtual Academy is 70-79%, which is lower than the Washington state average of 84%.
How many students attend Highline 51±¬ÁÏs Virtual Academy?
182 students attend Highline 51±¬ÁÏs Virtual Academy.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
43% of Highline 51±¬ÁÏs Virtual Academy students are Hispanic, 17% of students are White, 15% of students are Black, 14% of students are Two or more races, 8% of students are Asian, and 3% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Highline 51±¬ÁÏs Virtual Academy?
Highline 51±¬ÁÏs Virtual Academy has a student ration of 17:1, which is higher than the Washington state average of 16:1.
What grades does Highline 51±¬ÁÏs Virtual Academy offer ?
Highline 51±¬ÁÏs Virtual Academy offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-12 (Exclusively virtual).
What school district is Highline 51±¬ÁÏs Virtual Academy part of?
Highline 51±¬ÁÏs Virtual Academy is part of Highline School District.
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