Serving 468 students in grades 9-12, Academy Of Citizenship And Empowerment ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Washington for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was ≤10% (which was lower than the Washington state average of 51%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 65-69% (which was higher than the Washington state average of 61%).
The student-teacher ratio of 19:1 was higher than the Washington state level of 16:1.
Minority enrollment was 89% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which was higher than the Washington state average of 52% (majority Hispanic and Asian).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
468 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
25 teachers
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(16-17)≤10%
51%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(16-17)65-69%
61%
Student-Teacher Ratio
19:1
16:1
American Indian
2%
1%
Asian
13%
9%
Hispanic
41%
26%
Black
19%
5%
White
11%
48%
Hawaiian
10%
2%
Two or more races
4%
9%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
(15-16)65-69%
81%
Eligible for Free Lunch
75%
49%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
n/a
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≤10% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 51% WA state average), while 65-69% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 61% WA state average).
What is the graduation rate of Academy Of Citizenship And Empowerment?
The graduation rate of Academy Of Citizenship And Empowerment is 65-69%, which is lower than the Washington state average of 81%.
How many students attend Academy Of Citizenship And Empowerment?
468 students attend Academy Of Citizenship And Empowerment.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
41% of Academy Of Citizenship And Empowerment students are Hispanic, 19% of students are Black, 13% of students are Asian, 11% of students are White, 10% of students are Hawaiian, 4% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are American Indian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Academy Of Citizenship And Empowerment?
Academy Of Citizenship And Empowerment has a student ration of 19:1, which is higher than the Washington state average of 16:1.
What grades does Academy Of Citizenship And Empowerment offer ?
Academy Of Citizenship And Empowerment offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Academy Of Citizenship And Empowerment part of?
Academy Of Citizenship And Empowerment is part of Highline School District.
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