CHOICE Academy

CHOICE Academy

Public Middle, High School | Grade 7-12
18367 8th Ave S,  Des Moines, WA
Manhattan Neighborhood
Highline School District
3.7
5.0
183 Students
B+
Niche Grade

School Details

Head of School
Michael Sita
Student Teacher Ratio
22:1
Average SAT Score
1180
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
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Niche Grades

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Niche Grade Details

Academics
Average GPA
3.56
Reading Proficiency
72%
Math Proficiency
52%
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
22:1
Teachers
8
Full Time Teachers
8
Teachers in First or Second Year
6.7%
College Prep
Average SAT
1180
Math
600
Verbal
570
Clubs and Activities
Girls Athletic Participation
Very Low
Boys Athletic Participation
Very Low

GreatSchools Rating

9
Test Scores
10
Equity
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Test Scores

Math
61.6%
State Average
41.7%
Science
63.9%
State Average
49.7%
GreatSchools Test Scores Rating
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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%
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School Rankings

#29 Most Diverse Public MS in Washington
#31 Most Diverse Public HS in Washington
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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 13 Students
Seattle Pacific University 12 Students
Seattle University 11 Students
University of Washington - Tacoma 10 Students
Western Washington University 9 Students
Central Washington University 8 Students
University of Washington - Bothell 8 Students
Eastern Washington University 6 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
Business 2 Students
Bioengineering and Biomedical Engineering 2 Students
Arts 2 Students
Agriculture 2 Students
Computer Programming 2 Students
Aeronautics and Aviation Technology 2 Students
Anthropology 2 Students
Computer Hardware Engineering 2 Students

This School’s Reviews

Niche Reviews
3.7 5 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.
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5.0 4 Reviews
5.0 parent
6/9/2019
10 out of 10 ,great school,great staff and amazing teachers!!
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5.0 parent
10/7/2016
Great school great staff and students!Very friendly atmosphere in the school. Very happy with them!
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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...
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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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