- Enrollment
- 1,846
- Students per teacher
- 24:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Burien, WA
Highline Public Schools Virtual Academy
Federal NCES profile for Highline Public Schools Virtual Academy, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 65/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 530354003742
👥 S:T ratio 68
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 58
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Highline Public Schools Virtual Academy earns 65/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 97% of Washington schools.
- 65
- Resource Index · Higher
- 8:1
- small classes for Washington
- 80.7%
- free-lunch eligible
- 208
- students enrolled
Highline Public Schools Virtual Academy has class sizes smaller than 97% of Washington schools. Computed live against every Washington school reporting to NCES.
School address
District: Highline School District · Washington
NCES ID 530354003742 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-185 students YoY
Highline Public Schools Virtual Academy shrank from 367 students in 2022-23 to 182 in 2023-24 (-50.4%).
Teacher FTE lost 26.8 → 11.1 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-185 students YoY 530354003742 · Burien, WA Other · SMALL · TRAD
208 enr · 8:1 · 80.7% lunch · RII 65
Nearest enrollment peer: Mount Rainier High School (1,846 students)
Highline Public Schools Virtual Academy shrank from 367 students in 2022-23 to 182 in 2023-24 (-50.4%). Teacher FTE lost 26.8 → 11.1 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Washington schools → · Find another →
Highline Public Schools Virtual Academy in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Mount Rainier
Mount Rainier High School
1,846 students
- Highline High
Highline High School
1,423 students
- Evergreen High
Evergreen High School
1,080 students
- Glacier Middle
Glacier Middle School
803 students
- Cascade Middle 671
Cascade Middle School
671 students
- This school 208
Highline Public Schools Virtual Academy
208 students
What this shows Highline Public Schools Virtual Academy reports 208 students on the CCD universe file.
How Highline Public Schools Virtual Academy compares
Highline Public Schools Virtual Academy is a shrinking campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Washington and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Washington | Washington avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 8:1 | ▼ 55% | 17.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 80.7% | ▲ 79% | 45.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 208 | top 72% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
8:1
Leaner classes than 95% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
208
Bigger than 20% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
80.7%
free-lunch eligible
- 79% above the Washington average of 45.0%
Well above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold, among the highest-need profiles in the state; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
8:1
students per teacher
- 55% below state mean
Top 3% in Washington - lower ratio than 97% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Funding equity
$20,594
per pupil, district-wide
- below Washington avg of $20,912
Somewhat above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 208 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
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.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 47.1%
White 21.4%
African American 10.2%
Two or More 9.7%
Asian 7.8%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 3.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.5%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 47.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 70.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 70.5, Highline Public Schools Virtual Academy is more mixed than the Washington school average of 53.3.
Programs
AP courses offered 1
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Highline School District reports $20,594 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Highline Public Schools Virtual Academy Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mount Rainier High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Highline High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Evergreen High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Glacier Middle School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Cascade Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Highline Public Schools Virtual Academy's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- 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 Burien
6 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Gregory Heights Elementary
Standard public school
488 students 19.5:1 students per teacher
Hazel Valley Elementary
Standard public school
469 students 16.2:1 students per teacher
Seahurst Elementary School
Standard public school
405 students 23.8:1 students per teacher
Shorewood Elementary
Standard public school
400 students 14.3:1 students per teacher
Cedarhurst Elementary
Standard public school
399 students 19.9:1 students per teacher
Big Picture School
Alternative education program
233 students 12.3:1 students per teacher
Nationwide other schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~208 students)
Frequently asked questions about Highline Public Schools Virtual Academy
How many students attend Highline Public Schools Virtual Academy?
Highline Public Schools Virtual Academy has 208 students enrolled. It is a public school in Burien, WA. CCD year-over-year: 367 (2022-23) → 182 (2023-24), down 185.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Highline Public Schools Virtual Academy?
The student-teacher ratio at Highline Public Schools Virtual Academy is 8:1, which is 55% lower than the Washington average of 17.6:1 and 49% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Highline Public Schools Virtual Academy?
80.7% of students at Highline Public Schools Virtual Academy are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Washington average of 45.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Highline Public Schools Virtual Academy?
The largest demographic group at Highline Public Schools Virtual Academy is Hispanic or Latino at 47.1% of enrollment, in Burien, WA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 70.5/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Highline Public Schools Virtual Academy?
Highline Public Schools Virtual Academy has a Resource Investment Index of 65/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
What other schools are in Highline School District?
Besides Highline Public Schools Virtual 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.