CHOICE Academy

CHOICE Academy

Public Middle, High School | Grade 7-12
18367 8th Ave S,  Des Moines, WA
Highline School District
3.9
5.0
183 Students
B+
Niche Grade

School Details

Head of School
Michael Sita
Student Teacher Ratio
25:1
Average SAT Score
1170
Math Proficiency
52%
Reading Proficiency
72%
Average GPA
3.56

Niche Grade

B
Academics
A-
Teachers
B+
College Prep
B
Administration
C-
Resources/Facilities
C-
Clubs and Activities
C
Food
Source: Niche
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Niche Grade Details

Academics
Average GPA
3.56
Reading Proficiency
72%
Math Proficiency
52%
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
25:1
Teachers
7
Full Time Teachers
7
Teachers in First or Second Year
6.7%
College Prep
Average SAT
1170
Math
600
Verbal
570
Clubs and Activities
Girls Athletic Participation
Very Low
Boys Athletic Participation
Very Low

GreatSchools Rating

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Test Scores

Math
61.6%
State Average
41.7%
Science
63.9%
State Average
49.7%
GreatSchools Test Scores Rating
GreatSchools
The Test Score Rating reflects annual state test results for this school compared with scores statewide.

Teachers and Staff

Students Per Counselor
196:1

Student Diversity

Male
51.2%
Female
48.3%
White
33.1%
Hispanic
22.7%
Black
18.6%
Asian or Pacific Islander
12.8%
Two or more races
11%
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
1.2%

School Rankings

#29 Most Diverse Public MS in Washington
#31 Most Diverse Public HS in Washington
Source: Niche

Specialty School Programs

Free/Reduced Lunch Offered

Colleges Students are Considering

Students are most interested in or go on to attend these colleges.
University of Washington 21 Students
Washington State University 14 Students
Seattle Pacific University 12 Students
Seattle University 11 Students
University of Washington - Tacoma 9 Students
University of Washington - Bothell 8 Students
Western Washington University 7 Students
Central Washington University 7 Students
Eastern Washington University 7 Students
Highline College 5 Students

What Students Want to Study

Niche users from this school are most interested in the following majors.
Nursing 6 Students
Family Practice and Pediatric Nursing 3 Students
Aeronautics and Aviation Technology 3 Students
Business 2 Students
Biology 2 Students
Bioengineering and Biomedical Engineering 2 Students
Arts 2 Students
Agriculture 2 Students
Computer Programming 2 Students
Computer Hardware Engineering 2 Students

This School’s Reviews

Niche Reviews
3.9 7 Reviews
3.0 Sophomore
1/24/2024
The school is really small and does not offer any sports or clubs or extracurriculars. The lack of electives in this school is also a little disappointing.
4.0 Senior
10/15/2016
I love the size of my school. When I started in seventh grade, my class had 26 students in that grade alone. The total of the whole school was about 70 kids, now the whole school total is about 120. I wish they would change the way they chose kids. CHOICE Academy is an alternative school, when I applied my parents and I had to write an essay about why I wanted to go, and I had to have an interview. I liked it that way, now it is a lottery drawing. I wish they would change it back.
GreatSchools Reviews
5.0 4 Reviews
5.0 parent
6/9/2019
10 out of 10 ,great school,great staff and amazing teachers!!
5.0 parent
10/7/2016
Great school great staff and students!Very friendly atmosphere in the school. Very happy with them!
5.0 parent
3/16/2016
CHOICE Academy is one of the best schools in Washington State. If you have a motivated child who behaves and is focused, it will be a great fit. Students who let other students learn. Students who are in advanced extracurricular activities who want the traditional school experience will get it there...
5.0 student
3/20/2010
I LOVE CHOICE!!! its so cool! i love all my friends and i love that my parent can be involved alot and i really dont want to leave!

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CHOICE Academy is a public school for students in grades 7-12 in Des Moines, WA and is served by the Highline School District in Washington. The school has a total enrollment of 183 and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 25:1. Academic records show that 52% of students achieve proficiency in math, and 72% are proficient in reading. CHOICE Academy has received feedback and ratings, with a Niche grade of B+ and a GreatSchools Rating of 9 out of 10. The average GPA is 3.56. The average SAT score is 1170. The average home value in this area is $578,935. Discover additional schools in the area, like Satellite High School, Highline Big Picture School, Puget Sound High School, and more. Learn more about what Des Moines has to offer, and browse homes for sale and for rent near CHOICE Academy.

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