CHOICE Academy

176 Students

High School 6th - 12th

School Overview

CHOICE Academy is a public "alternative" school located in the Highline School District in Burien, Washington. Unlike traditional high schools, it is designed for students who thrive in a more flexible, personalized, and non-traditional learning environment. The academy emphasizes small class sizes and a supportive atmosphere, focusing on individualized instruction to help students achieve academic success and earn their high school diplomas.

The school is particularly known for its emphasis on project-based learning and self-directed study, which allows students to move at their own pace while maintaining a strong connection to their teachers. By fostering a close-knit, community-focused culture, CHOICE Academy provides a unique pathway for students who may have struggled in larger, conventional school settings, helping them develop the self-advocacy and life skills necessary for post-graduation success.

176

Total Students

8.6

Full-Time Teachers

20.5

Student/Teacher Ratio

49.4%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for CHOICE Academy
Demographic	Student Count
White	55
Hispanic	34
Black	41
Asian	26
Two or More	17
American Indian	1

White
55 (31.6%)
Black
41 (23.6%)
Hispanic
34 (19.5%)
Asian
26 (14.9%)
Two or More
17 (9.8%)
American Indian
1 (0.6%)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	High School
School Type:	Alternative School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	N/A
District:	Highline School District
Phone:	(206)631-7630
Grade Range:	6th - 12th
Total Students:	176
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	8.6
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	20.5
NSLP Participation:¹	No
Qualified Free Lunch:	61
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	26

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Grade 6 28

Grade 7 29

Grade 8 29

Grade 9 26

Grade 10 22

Grade 11 22

Grade 12 20