Innovation Heights Academy
Burien, WA · Highline School District · Grades 9-12
434th of 437 Washington high schools statewide · better than 1%▼ Declining
Innovation Heights Academy ranking
SchoolRow ranks Innovation Heights Academy 434th of 437 Washington high schools for 2024–25, based on WA Smarter Balanced / WCAS 2024–25 English and Math results — better than 1% of high schools statewide. Its statewide percentile went from 9th in 2019 to 1th in 2025 — declining.
Innovation Heights Academy test scores
Percent meeting or exceeding the state standard, WA Smarter Balanced / WCAS 2024–25 · 56 students tested
Innovation Heights Academy students
Racial and ethnic breakdown of 79 students (2023–24, NCES) — and how it has shifted since 2013
| Group | Trend | 2013 | 2023 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 57.1% | 46.8% | ▼ 10.3 pts | |
| White | 15.9% | 20.3% | ▲ 4.4 pts | |
| Black | 9.5% | 16.5% | ▲ 7.0 pts | |
| Two or more races | 6.3% | 6.3% | 0.0 pts | |
| American Indian | 1.6% | 3.8% | ▲ 2.2 pts | |
| Pacific Islander | 7.9% | 1.3% | ▼ 6.6 pts | |
| Asian | 1.6% | 0.0% | ▼ 1.6 pts |
Homes near Innovation Heights Academy
Typical home value $590K in zip 98168 as of 2026-05 · trend since 2000
Data Provided by Zillow Group
High schools near Innovation Heights Academy
Closest same-level schools, with 2024–25 state rank
- –Highline Open Doors 1418Highline School District · 1.3 mi away
- 2Evergreen High SchoolHighline School District · 1.4 mi away377th of 437
ELA 31% · Math 9% - 10Raisbeck Aviation High SchoolHighline School District · 1.5 mi away6th of 437
ELA 92% · Math 69% - 3Foster Senior High SchoolTukwila School District · 2.5 mi away307th of 437
ELA 40% · Math 16% - 3Highline High SchoolHighline School District · 2.5 mi away314th of 437
ELA 38% · Math 16% - 2Alan T. Sugiyama High SchoolSeattle School District No. 1 · 2.7 mi away362nd of 437
ELA 21% · Math 21% - 3Rainier Beach High SchoolSeattle School District No. 1 · 2.8 mi away341st of 437
ELA 33% · Math 15% - 5Chief Sealth International High SchoolSeattle School District No. 1 · 3 mi away230th of 437
ELA 54% · Math 22%
Frequently asked questions
What school district is Innovation Heights Academy in?
Innovation Heights Academy is part of the Highline School District district in Burien, Washington.
Is Innovation Heights Academy a good school?
SchoolRow ranks Innovation Heights Academy 434th of 437 Washington high schools (better than 1% statewide) based on 2024–25 test results (WA Smarter Balanced / WCAS 2024–25).
What is the racial makeup of Innovation Heights Academy?
Hispanic 47%, White 20%, Black 17%, Two or more races 6% (79 students, 2023–24).
How much do homes near Innovation Heights Academy cost?
The typical home value in zip code 98168 is $590K 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.