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Big Picture School

Highline School District · King County · 440 S 186th St, Burien, WA 98148.0

(206)631-7700

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4/10
#249
Rank 249 out of 378
English Language Arts4/10 · #278 · 31st percentile
Mathematics4/10 · #252 · 34th percentile
Science7/10 · #157 · 62nd percentile

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School Overview

Big Picture School in Burien offers something a little different from the typical public school experience — it's built around project-based, real-world learning that tends to resonate with students who don't thrive in a traditional classroom setting. Burien itself is a diverse, unpretentious corner of King County just south of Seattle, with a tight-knit community feel and easy access to the city. Families drawn here are often looking for an alternative approach that emphasizes critical thinking and personal growth over standardized benchmarks, and the school's notably strong science outcomes suggest there's real depth to what's happening inside.

Student Demographics

124 students tested · 2024-25 school year

Ethnicity

Hispanic
47 (38%)
White
36 (29%)
Multiple Races
17 (14%)
Other
24 (19%)

Key Indicators

Socioeconomically Disadvantaged69 (56%)
Students with Disabilities41 (33%)

Staff & Teachers(2024-25)

233
Enrollment
12
Teachers (FTE)
19.4:1
Student-Staff Ratio
18.8
Avg Class Size

Graduation Rate

82.9%of students graduate within 4 years

Graduation Rate Trend

Community Enrichment Programs

This supplementary score measures the availability of enrichment programs — such as tutoring, music, dance, sports, and arts — within 3 miles of the school. Schools in communities with more diverse and accessible programs score higher.

Nearby Programs7/10 · #197 · 66th percentile

77 programs within 3 miles. Ranked among High Schools in Washington.

Nearby Libraries

No programs found