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 52% (majority Hispanic and Asian).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
305 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
20 teachers
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%
26%
Black
9%
5%
White
13%
48%
Hawaiian
4%
2%
Two or more races
6%
9%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
(15-16)70-79%
81%
Eligible for Free Lunch
76%
49%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
9%
n/a
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 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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