Why Not You Academy School District

22419 Pacific Highway South
Des Moines, WA 98198
For the 2025 school year, there is 1 public school serving 193 students in Why Not You Academy School District.
Public Schools in Why Not You Academy School District have a diversity score of 0.56, which is less than the Washington public school average of 0.69.
Minority enrollment is 94% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Washington public school average of 52% (majority Hispanic).

Overview

This School District
This State (WA)
# Schools
1 School
2,565 Schools
# Students
193 Students
1,102,128 Students
# Teachers
12 Teachers
62,276 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
16:1

Student By Grade

District Rank

This School District
State Average (WA)
(22-23)
12%
41%

Students by Ethnicity:

0.56
0.69
% American Indian
n/a
1%
% Asian
5%
9%
% Hispanic
20%
26%
% Black
63%
5%
% White
6%
48%
% Hawaiian
3%
2%
% Two or more races
3%
9%
All Ethnic Groups

Best Why Not You Academy School District Public Schools (2025)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: n/an/a
Cascade Public Schools
Magnet School
Charter School
22419 Pacific Highway South
Seattle, WA 98198
(253) 271-8629
Grades: 9-12
| 193 students

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools belong to Why Not You Academy School District?
Why Not You Academy School District manages 1 public schools serving 193 students.
What is the racial composition of students in Why Not You Academy School District?
63% of Why Not You Academy School District students are Black, 20% of students are Hispanic, 6% of students are White, 5% of students are Asian, 3% of students are Hawaiian, and 3% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Why Not You Academy School District?
Why Not You Academy School District has a student/teacher ratio of 16:1, which is lower than the Washington state average of 18:1.

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Quick Stats (2025)

  • District size: 1 school
  • Grades: 09-12
  • Enrollment: 193 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 94%
  • : 12%
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WA Dept. of Education

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