Highline Public Schools Virtual Academy
Burien, WA · Highline School District
Virtual public school · Grades PK-12 · Suburb, large
78th of 139 Washington schools statewide · better than 44%▲ Improving
15675 AMBAUM BLVD SW, Burien, WA 98166
(206)631-3000NCES ID 530354003742Directory 2023–24
SchoolRow ranks Highline Public Schools Virtual Academy 78th of 139 Washington schools for 2024–25, based on WA Smarter Balanced / WCAS 2024–25 English and Math results — better than 44% of schools statewide. Its statewide percentile went from 8th in 2022 to 44th in 2025 — improving.
Percent meeting or exceeding the state standard, WA Smarter Balanced / WCAS 2024–25 · 129 students tested
Racial and ethnic breakdown of 182 students (2023–24, NCES) — history since 2021, with comparable seven-category changes from 2010
| Group | Trend | 2021 | 2023 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 38.4% | 42.3% | ▲ 3.9 pts | |
| White | 13.8% | 17.0% | ▲ 3.2 pts | |
| Black | 15.7% | 14.8% | ▼ 0.9 pts | |
| Two or more races | 11.1% | 14.3% | ▲ 3.2 pts | |
| Asian | 11.8% | 7.7% | ▼ 4.1 pts | |
| Pacific Islander | 7.2% | 3.3% | ▼ 3.9 pts | |
| American Indian | 1.7% | 0.0% | ▼ 1.7 pts |
Typical home value $843K in zip 98166 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 Highline Public Schools Virtual Academy
- –Highline Home School CenterHighline School District · 1.8 mi awayCompare
- –Out Of District FacilityRenton School District · 5.5 mi awayCompare
- #98Family LinkVashon Island School District · 6.2 mi away98th of 139
ELA 19% ▼13 · Math 14% =Compare - #91Renton AcademyRenton School District · 6.6 mi away91st of 139
ELA 19% ▼13 · Math 19% ▲5Compare - #40H.O.M.E. ProgramRenton School District · 6.6 mi away40th of 139
ELA 39% ▲7 · Math 24% ▲10Compare - #10Kent Laboratory AcademyKent School District · 7.3 mi away10th of 139
ELA 59% ▲27 · Math 40% ▲26Compare - #107Private School ServicesSeattle School District No. 1 · 8.2 mi away107th of 139
ELA 14% ▼18 · Math 14% =Compare - #68Internet AcademyFederal Way School District · 10 mi away68th of 139
ELA 32% = · Math 17% ▲3Compare
What school district is Highline Public Schools Virtual Academy in?
Highline Public Schools Virtual Academy is part of the Highline School District district in Burien, Washington.
Is Highline Public Schools Virtual Academy a good school?
SchoolRow ranks Highline Public Schools Virtual Academy 78th of 139 Washington schools (better than 44% statewide) based on 2024–25 test results (WA Smarter Balanced / WCAS 2024–25).
What is the racial makeup of Highline Public Schools Virtual Academy?
Hispanic 42%, White 17%, Black 15%, Two or more races 14% (182 students, 2023–24).
How much do homes near Highline Public Schools Virtual Academy cost?
The typical home value in zip code 98166 is $843K 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.