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
3.55
Annual Tuition
$0

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
3.55
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

#16 Most Diverse Public MS in Washington
#22 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 22 Students
Washington State University 15 Students
Seattle Pacific University 13 Students
Seattle University 12 Students
University of Washington - Tacoma 10 Students
University of Washington - Bothell 9 Students
Western Washington University 8 Students
Central Washington University 8 Students
Eastern Washington University 8 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
Anthropology 2 Students
Computer Hardware Engineering 2 Students

This School’s Reviews

Niche Reviews
3.9 7 Reviews
4.0 Senior
2/8/2025
I really enjoy the fact that students at this school's primary focus is education. Choice Academy is unique because it's not like another high or middle school. With only 200 some students, its super hard to feel left out in this tiny community. In many ways being in a small school has it's bad moments where is does get boring, but if you are really interested in a tight-nit community without all the drama, this is the school.
4.0 Sophomore
1/4/2020
There are some teachers who are very good and others who barely care and dont prepare you for whats ahead.There is a middle school history and a highschool history teacher. And when i got to the highschool teacher i realized how poorly prepared the middle school teacher had left me.
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. Annual tuition is $0. 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 3.55. The average SAT score is 1170. The average home value in this area is $572,237. 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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