Enrollment
176
Washington · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Seattle, WA
Choice Academy
Federal NCES profile for Choice Academy, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 42/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 530354002640
👥 S:T ratio 12
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 56
📋 Attendance 70
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Choice Academy earns 42/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 88% of Washington schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Washington schools.
- #8 of 13
- schools in Seattle · Resource Index
- 42
- Resource Index · Typical
- 22:1
- large classes for Washington
- 36.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Choice Academy has class sizes larger than 88% of Washington schools. Computed live against every Washington school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Choice Academy ranks #8 of 13 schools in Seattle, WA.
School address
District: Highline School District · Washington
NCES ID 530354002640 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
8.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
22:1
vs 17.6:1 Washington avg
+25% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
36.0%
vs 45.0% Washington avg
-20% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Choice Academy compares with Washington and U.S. medians
What stands out at Choice Academy
Choice Academy is a mid-sized combined-grade school in Seattle, Washington, enrolling 176 students.
Class loads run heavy: 22:1 is larger than about 88% of Washington schools and 25% above the 17.6:1 state mean, so each teacher carries more students than is typical.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 36.0% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 176 puts it in the smaller third of Washington schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 2,394 scored Washington schools.
Against 121 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #78.
Its student body is led by White (32%) and African American (24%), more mixed than most schools in the state (diversity index 78/100).
Counselor coverage is strong, about 220 students per counselor, inside the American School Counselor Association's recommended 250:1.
11.9% of students were chronically absent in the 2021-22 collection, in line with the post-pandemic national range.
The federal civil-rights collection also records 1 expulsion at this campus for 2021-22.
Among Seattle's public schools, it stands alongside Summit Public School: Atlas (566 students): Choice Academy is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (22:1 vs 18.9:1).
Highline School District also operates Mount Rainier High School (1,846 students) and Highline High School (1,423 students) alongside Choice Academy.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Choice Academy compares
Choice Academy on the metrics families compare, against Washington and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Washington | Washington avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 22:1 | ▲ 25% | 17.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 36.0% | ▼ 20% | 45.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 176 | top 75% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
22:1
Leaner classes than 10% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
176
Bigger than 17% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
36.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 20% below the Washington average of 45.0%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
22:1
students per teacher
- 25% above state mean
Top 88% in Washington - lower ratio than 12% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
11.9%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 10-15% range, above the pre-pandemic national baseline but within the broader post-pandemic picture.
Funding equity
$19,077
per pupil, district-wide
- below Washington avg of $19,487
Somewhat above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors0.8 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 1 expulsion.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
Student demographics
White 31.6%
African American 23.6%
Hispanic or Latino 19.5%
Asian 14.9%
Two or More 9.8%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.6%
Largest group: White at 31.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 77.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 77.5, Choice Academy is more mixed than the Washington school average of 53.3.
Programs
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Highline School District, which includes Choice Academy.
$19,077
Per student
-2%
vs Washington
Avg $19,487
+15%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 29.7%
State 55.7%
Federal 14.6%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
How Choice Academy Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mount Rainier High School | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Highline High School | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Evergreen High School | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Glacier Middle School | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Cascade Middle School | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Choice Academy's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,846
- Students per teacher
- 24:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
- Enrollment
- 1,423
- Students per teacher
- 23.7:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
- Enrollment
- 1,080
- Students per teacher
- 19.6:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
- Enrollment
- 803
- Students per teacher
- 20.1:1
- Resource Index
- 51/100
- Enrollment
- 671
- Students per teacher
- 15.6:1
- Resource Index
- 59/100
Similar other schools in Seattle
6 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Summit Public School: Atlas
Standard public school
566 students 18.9:1 students per teacher
White Center Heights Elementary
Standard public school
527 students 17.6:1 students per teacher
Hilltop Elementary
Standard public school
519 students 20.8:1 students per teacher
Mount View Elementary
Standard public school
460 students 20:1 students per teacher
Louisa Boren Stem K-8
Standard public school
437 students 12.5:1 students per teacher
Beverly Park Elem at Glendale
Standard public school
411 students 18.7:1 students per teacher
Similar other schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Washington, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~176 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~22:1)
Next steps
Verify locally before acting on Choice Academy's federal record.
- Compare Choice Academy against another school. Compare schools
- Highline School District's spending and staffing shape this school. District profile
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Frequently asked questions about Choice Academy
How many students attend Choice Academy?
Choice Academy has 176 students enrolled. It is an alternative school in Seattle, WA.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Choice Academy?
The student-teacher ratio at Choice Academy is 22:1, which is 25% higher than the Washington average of 17.6:1 and 40% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Choice Academy?
36.0% of students at Choice Academy are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Washington average of 45.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Choice Academy?
The largest demographic group at Choice Academy is White at 31.6% of enrollment, in Seattle, WA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 77.5/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Choice Academy?
Choice Academy has a Resource Investment Index of 42/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, counselor availability, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Choice Academy rank among schools in Seattle?
By Resource Investment Index, Choice Academy ranks #8 of 13 schools in Seattle, WA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Seattle on the city page.
Is Choice Academy a good school?
Choice Academy earns 42/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 88% of Washington schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Washington schools. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
What other schools are in Highline School District?
Besides Choice Academy, Highline School District also operates Mount Rainier High School (1,846 students), Highline High School (1,423 students), and Evergreen High School (1,080 students). See the Highline School District district page for the complete list.
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