Big Picture School
Burien, WA · Highline School District
Alternative school · Grades 6-12 · Suburb, large
295th of 437 Washington high schools statewide · better than 32%▼ Declining
440 S 186th St, Burien, WA 98148
(206)631-7700NCES ID 530354002976Directory 2023–24
SchoolRow ranks Big Picture School 295th of 437 Washington high schools for 2024–25, based on WA Smarter Balanced / WCAS 2024–25 English and Math results — better than 32% of high schools statewide. Its statewide percentile went from 45th in 2019 to 33th in 2025 — declining.
Percent meeting or exceeding the state standard, WA Smarter Balanced / WCAS 2024–25 · 124 students tested
Racial and ethnic breakdown of 238 students (2023–24, NCES) — history since 2005, with comparable seven-category changes from 2010
| Group | Trend | 2010 | 2023 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 0.0% | 34.5% | ▲ 34.5 pts | |
| White | 99.2% | 32.8% | ▼ 66.4 pts | |
| Two or more races | 0.0% | 13.0% | ▲ 13.0 pts | |
| Asian | 0.0% | 7.6% | ▲ 7.6 pts | |
| Black | 0.0% | 7.6% | ▲ 7.6 pts | |
| American Indian | 0.8% | 1.3% | ▲ 0.5 pts |
NCES history for this school begins in 2005. Race categories changed by 2010: earlier data combines Asian and Pacific Islander students and does not consistently identify multiracial students. The chart retains that history, while the change table uses 2010 onward.
Typical home value $613K in zip 98148 as of 2026-05 · trend since 2000
Data Provided by Zillow Group
Closest same-level schools, with 2024–25 state rank · ▲▼ = points better or worse than Big Picture School
- #31CHOICE AcademyHighline School District · 0.1 mi away31st of 437
ELA 79% ▲37 · Math 56% ▲39Compare - #178Maritime High SchoolHighline School District · 1 mi away178th of 437
ELA 54% ▲12 · Math 32% ▲15Compare - #314Highline High SchoolHighline School District · 2 mi away314th of 437
ELA 38% ▼4 · Math 16% ▼1Compare - #368Tyee High SchoolHighline School District · 2.4 mi away368th of 437
ELA 31% ▼11 · Math 10% ▼7Compare - #201Mount Rainier High SchoolHighline School District · 2.7 mi away201st of 437
ELA 55% ▲13 · Math 27% ▲10Compare - #419Cascade Public SchoolsWhy Not You Academy · 2.9 mi away · charter419th of 437
ELA 12% ▼30 · Math 9% ▼8Compare - #307Foster Senior High SchoolTukwila School District · 3.4 mi away307th of 437
ELA 40% ▼2 · Math 16% ▼1Compare - –Highline Open Doors 1418Highline School District · 4.1 mi awayCompare
What school district is Big Picture School in?
Big Picture School is part of the Highline School District district in Burien, Washington.
Is Big Picture School a good school?
SchoolRow ranks Big Picture School 295th of 437 Washington high schools (better than 32% statewide) based on 2024–25 test results (WA Smarter Balanced / WCAS 2024–25).
What is the racial makeup of Big Picture School?
Hispanic 35%, White 33%, Two or more races 13%, Asian 8% (238 students, 2023–24).
How much do homes near Big Picture School cost?
The typical home value in zip code 98148 is $613K as of 2026-05 (Zillow ZHVI).
Sources: state education department data (WA Smarter Balanced / WCAS 2024–25, low-income, chronic absenteeism), National Center for Education Statistics via the Urban Institute (enrollment, demographics, staffing), Zillow Group (home values). Rankings are computed by SchoolRow from state English and Math results within grade level; they measure test performance, not everything that makes a school good.