Serving 305 students in grades 9-12, Arts & Academics 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 was ≤5% (which was lower than the Washington state average of 51%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 50-54% (which was lower than the Washington state average of 61%).
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 was lower than the Washington state level of 16:1.
Minority enrollment was 87% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which was higher than the Washington state average of 50% (majority Hispanic and Asian).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
305 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
20 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(16-17)≤5%
51%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(16-17)50-54%
61%
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
16:1
American Indian
3%
1%
Asian
16%
9%
Hispanic
49%
25%
Black
9%
5%
White
13%
50%
Hawaiian
4%
1%
Two or more races
6%
9%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
(15-16)70-79%
81%
Eligible for Free Lunch
76%
36%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
9%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≤5% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 51% WA state average), while 50-54% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 61% WA state average).
What is the graduation rate of Arts & Academics Academy?
The graduation rate of Arts & Academics Academy is 70-79%, which is lower than the Washington state average of 81%.
How many students attend Arts & Academics Academy?
305 students attend Arts & Academics Academy.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
49% of Arts & Academics Academy students are Hispanic, 16% of students are Asian, 13% of students are White, 9% of students are Black, 6% of students are Two or more races, 4% of students are Hawaiian, and 3% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Arts & Academics Academy?
Arts & Academics Academy has a student ration of 15:1, which is lower than the Washington state average of 16:1.
What grades does Arts & Academics Academy offer ?
Arts & Academics Academy offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Arts & Academics Academy part of?
Arts & Academics Academy is part of Highline School District.
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