King County Public Schools

Public School Overviews: King County, Pierce County, Kitsap County, Island County, Snohomish County

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Seattle Public Schools 2445 3rd Ave S Seattle WA 98124 206-252-0100

Seattle Public Schools operates 97 schools covering grades PK-12, which serve 45,800 students. 58 schools are elementary level (generally grades PK-5 or PK-6), 10 are middle schools (generally grades 6-8 or 7-8), 8 are elementary/middle (K-8) schools, 12 are high schools (generally grades 9-12), 9 are alternative schools or special programs. Student/teacher ratio is 18:1 (district-wide). The district employs 2,619 classroom teachers. 60% of teachers have a Masters Degree or higher. Per Pupil cost is $9,242. A variety of programs, services, and personnel are provided for Limited English Speaking (LEP), Gifted & Talented, and Special Needs students. 11.5% of students are enrolled in the Transitional Bilingual program, 13.7% receive Special Education services. Support services for all students, as needed, include speech/language, tutoring and counseling.

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Bellevue School District 12111 NE 1st St Bellevue WA 98005 425- 456-4172

Bellevue School District operates 30 schools covering grades PK-12, which serve 16,569 students. 16 schools are elementary level (K-5), 2 are middle schools (grades 6-8 or 7-8), 2 are middle/high schools (grades 6-12), and 6 are high schools (grades 9-12). Kelsey Creek Home School Center serves students in grades K-12. Student/teacher ratio is 16:1 (district-wide). The district employs 1,080 classroom teachers. 61.4% of teachers have a Masters Degree or higher. Per Pupil cost is $7,849. A variety of programs, services, and personnel are provided for Limited English Speaking (LEP), Gifted & Talented, and Special Needs students. 8.4% of students are enrolled in the Transitional Bilingual program, 11.2% receive Special Education services. Support services for all students, as needed, include speech/language, tutoring and counseling. The district offers before and/or after school child care, including early dismissal and non-school days, mid-winter break time, and, for additional fees, winter and spring breaks and summertime. Child care for special needs children is available at selected locations. The district also offers infant/toddler programs, preschool (part-day Headstart programs are free for low-income families, a full day tuition-based Headstart for parents working or in school at least 20 hours weekly accepts DSHS subsidy).

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Kent School District 12033 SE 256th St Kent WA 98031 253-373-7200

Kent School District operates 40 schools covering grades PK-12, which serve 26,861 students in the communities of Kent, Renton and Des Moines. 28 schools are elementary level (K-6), 6 are middle schools (grades 7-8), 4 are high schools (grades 9-12) and 2 are academies. Student/teacher ratio is 19:1 (district-wide). The district employs 1,745 classroom teachers. 60.1% of teachers have a Masters Degree or higher. Per Pupil cost is $6,998. A variety of programs, services, and personnel are provided for Limited English Speaking (LEP), Gifted & Talented, and Special Needs students. 13.5% of students are enrolled in the Transitional Bilingual program, 11.2% receive Special Education services. Support services for all students, as needed, include speech/language, tutoring and counseling.

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Federal Way School District 31405 18th Ave S Federal Way WA 98003 253-945-2000

Federal Way School District operates 39 schools covering grades PK-12, which serve 22,759 students in the communities of Federal Way, Auburn, Des Moines and Kent. 23 schools are elementary level (PK-5), 7 are middle schools (grades 6-8), 6 are high schools (grades 9-12), 1 (Federal Way Public Academy) is for grades 6-10, 1 (Merit School) is for grades 6-12 and 1 (Internet Academy) is for grades PK-12. Student/teacher ratio is 19:1 (district-wide). The district employs 1,227 classroom teachers. 54.9% of teachers have a Masters Degree or higher. Per Pupil cost is $7,123. A variety of programs, services, and personnel are provided for Limited English Speaking (LEP), Gifted & Talented, and Special Needs students. 10.5% of students are enrolled in the Transitional Bilingual program, 12.7% receive Special Education services. Support services for all students, as needed, include speech/language, tutoring and counseling. Before- and after-school child care is available at many of the district's elementary schools.

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Renton School District 300 SW 7th St Renton WA 98055 425-204-2340

Renton School District operates 27 schools covering grades PK-12, which serve 13,565 students in the communities of Renton and Seattle. 13 schools are elementary level (K-5), 3 are middle schools (grades 6-8), 1 is a middle/high school (grades 6-12) and 5 are high schools (grades 9-12). Hillcrest Special Services Center serves grades PK-K, and 3 programs (an out-of-district facility, Home Program @ Honeydew and Renton Academy in Newcastle) encompass PK-12 or K-12. Student/teacher ratio is 16:1 (district-wide). The district employs 871 classroom teachers. 63.7% of teachers have a Masters Degree or higher. Per Pupil cost is $7,412. A variety of programs, services, and personnel are provided for Limited English Speaking (LEP), Gifted & Talented, and Special Needs students. 13% of students are enrolled in the Transitional Bilingual program, 11.5% receive Special Education services. Support services for all students, as needed, include speech/language, tutoring and counseling.

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Shoreline School District 18560 1st Ave NE Shoreline WA 98155 206-361-4203

Shoreline School District operates 17 schools covering grades PK-12, which serve 9,534 students in the communities of Shoreline and Lake Forest. 9 schools are elementary level (K-6), 2 are middle schools (grades 7-8), and 3 are high schools (grades 9-12 or 10-12). Room Nine Community School serves students in grades K-8, Handicapped Contractual Services covers grades PK-12 and Aldercrest Annex Home Exchange serves students in grades K-10. Student/teacher ratio is 17:1 (district-wide). The district employs 542 classroom teachers. 67.9% of teachers have a Masters Degree or higher. Per Pupil cost is $7,849. A variety of programs, services, and personnel are provided for Limited English Speaking (LEP), Gifted & Talented, and Special Needs students. 5.7% of students are enrolled in the Transitional Bilingual program, 12.7% receive Special Education services. Support services for all students, as needed, include speech/language, tutoring and counseling. Shoreline Children's Center offers a year round Pre-Kindergarten, half-day Preschool and extended day care for Elementary school children, along with a summer program for that age group.

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Lake Washington School District 16250 NE 74th St Redmond WA 98073 425-702-3257

Lake Washington School District operates 52 schools covering grades PK-12, which serve 23,799 students in the communities of Redmond, Kirkland, half of Sammamish, and portions of Bothell and Woodinville. 30 schools are elementary level (K-6 or 1-6*), 8 are Junior High schools (grades 7-9), and 7 are high schools (grades 9-12 or 10-12). Contractual Schools, LWSD Program at Site 88 and Family Learning Center all serve grades K-12. International Community School serves grades 7-12, Environmental & Adventure School takes in grades 6-9, Renaissance School is for grade 7 only, Stella Scola serves grades 6-8 and 19-21 Transition Academy is for grade 12 only. Student/teacher ratio is 17:1 (district-wide). The district employs 1,486 classroom teachers. 56.9% of teachers have a Masters Degree or higher. Per Pupil cost is $7,004. A variety of programs, services, and personnel are provided for Limited English Speaking (LEP), Gifted & Talented, and Special Needs students. 4.5% of students are enrolled in the Transitional Bilingual program, 9.1% receive Special Education services. Support services for all students, as needed, include speech/language, tutoring and counseling. Before- & After-School Care for elementary school children is available at 8 schools through the district's extended day program, at 5 schools through Boys & Girls Clubs of King County (with after-school care only at an additional 2 schools), and at 2 schools through YMCA of Greater Seattle (with after-school recreation available at an additional 2 schools). *These are "Community Schools."

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Auburn School District 915 4th St NE Auburn WA 98002 253-931-4914

Auburn School District operates 23 schools covering grades PK-12, which serve 13,932 students in the communities of Auburn and Pacific. 15 schools are elementary level (PK-5), 4 are middle schools (grades 6-8), and 4 are high schools (grades 9-12). A Special Education school covers grades PK-12. Student/teacher ratio is 18:1 (district-wide). The district employs 772 classroom teachers. 62.3% of teachers have a Masters Degree or higher. Per Pupil cost is $7,221. A variety of programs, services, and personnel are provided for Limited English Speaking (LEP), Gifted & Talented, and Special Needs students. 9.5% of students are enrolled in the Transitional Bilingual program, 10.3% receive Special Education services. Support services for all students, as needed, include speech/language, tutoring and counseling. The district provides an online list of child care and preschool providers available for families at each of the district's elementary schools.

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Issaquah School District 565 NW Holly St Issaquah WA 98027 425-837-7000

Issaquah School District operates 24 schools covering grades PK-12, which serve 16,115 students in the communities of Issaquah, Bellevue, Renton, and Sammamish. 14 schools are elementary level (PK-5 or K-5), 4 are middle schools (grades 6-8), and 4 are high schools (grades 9-12 or 10-12). Pacific Cascade Freshman Campus takes in 9th graders. Issaquah Special Services covers grades PK-12. Student/teacher ratio is 19:1 (district-wide). The district employs 865 classroom teachers. 65% of teachers have a Masters Degree or higher. Per Pupil cost is $6,922. A variety of programs, services, and personnel are provided for Limited English Speaking (LEP), Gifted & Talented, and Special Needs students. 2.9% of students are enrolled in the Transitional Bilingual program, 10.4% receive Special Education services. Support services for all students, as needed, include speech/language, tutoring and counseling.

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Highline School District 15675 Ambaum Blvd SW Burien WA 98166 206-433-2217

Highline School District operates 39 schools covering grades PK-12, which serve 17,359 students in Seattle and the communities of Burien, SeaTac, Des Moines and Normandy Park. 20 schools are elementary level (PK-6 or K-6), 4 are middle schools (grades 7-8), and 10 are high schools (grades 9-12 or 10-12). Erac Special Education, Woodside School, and Ancillary school all cover grades PK-12 and Out-of-District Placement is available as needed for grades 1-12. Manhattan Learning Center serves grades 7-12. Student/teacher ratio is 18:1 (district-wide). The district employs 972 classroom teachers. 55.9% of teachers have a Masters Degree or higher. Per Pupil cost is $7,885. A variety of programs, services, and personnel are provided for Limited English Speaking (LEP), Gifted & Talented, and Special Needs students. 16.8% of students are enrolled in the Transitional Bilingual program, 11.6% receive Special Education services. Support services for all students, as needed, include speech/language, tutoring and counseling.

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Northshore School District 3330 Monte Villa Parkway Bothell WA 98021 425-408-6000

Northshore School District operates 33 schools covering grades PK-12, which serve 20,246 students in the communities of Bothell, Kenmore, Redmond and Woodinville. 20 schools are elementary level (PK-6 or K-6), 6 are junior high schools (grades 7-9), and 3 are high schools (grades 10-12). C.O. Sorenson School takes in grades PK-K, Secondary Academy for Success is for grades 7-12, Northshore Special Services encompasses PK-12 and Northshore Home School Networks serves grades K-12. Student/teacher ratio is 18:1 (district-wide). The district employs 1,147 classroom teachers. 63% of teachers have a Masters Degree or higher. Per Pupil cost is $7,440. A variety of programs, services, and personnel are provided for Limited English Speaking (LEP), Gifted & Talented, and Special Needs students. 4.1% of students are enrolled in the Transitional Bilingual program, 12.9% receive Special Education services. Support services for all students, as needed, include speech/language, tutoring and counseling. Before- & After-School care is available at most of the elementary schools through one of the following providers: Boys & Girls Club of King County, Knowledge Learning Corp's Champions Program and the Northshore YMCA. A list of other current providers is available from the district.

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Mercer Island School District 4160 86th Ave SE Mercer Island WA 98040 206-236-3300

Mercer Island School District operates 5 schools covering grades PK-12, which serve 4,065 students. 3 schools are elementary level (K-5), 1 is a middle school (grades 6-8), and 1 is a high school (grades 9-12). Student/teacher ratio is 16:1 (district-wide). The district employs 266 classroom teachers. 72.2% of teachers have a Masters Degree or higher. Per Pupil cost is $7,897. A variety of programs, services, and personnel are provided for Limited English Speaking (LEP), Gifted & Talented, and Special Needs students. 1.6% of students are enrolled in the Transitional Bilingual program, 9.6% receive Special Education services. Support services for all students, as needed, include speech/language, tutoring and counseling.

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Issaquah School District 565 NW Holly St Issaquah WA 98027 425-837-7000

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Enumclaw School District 2929 McDougall Ave Enumclaw WA 98022 360-802-7100

Enumclaw School District operates 8 schools covering grades PK-12, which serve 4,677 students in the communities of Enumclaw and Black Diamond. 5 schools are elementary level (K-5 or PK-5), 2 are middle schools (grades 6-8), and 1 is a high school (grades 8-12). Student/teacher ratio is 18:1 (district-wide). The district employs 267 classroom teachers. 66.3% of teachers have a Masters Degree or higher. Per Pupil cost is $7,204. A variety of programs, services, and personnel are provided for Limited English Speaking (LEP), Gifted & Talented, and Special Needs students. 2.5% of students are enrolled in the Transitional Bilingual program, 11.7% receive Special Education services. Support services for all students, as needed, include speech/language, tutoring and counseling.

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Tahoma School District 25720 Maple Valley Black Diamond Rd SE Maple Valley WA 98038 425-413-3400

Tahoma School District operates 10 schools covering grades PK-12, which serve 7,100 students in the communities of Maple Valley and Ravensdale. 4 schools are elementary level (PK-5), 24 are middle schools (grades 6-7), 1 is a junior high school (grades 8-9) and 2 are high schools (grades 9-12 or 10-12). Russell Ridge Center covers grades K-12. Student/teacher ratio is 18:1 (district-wide). The district employs 972 classroom teachers. 55.9% of teachers have a Masters Degree or higher. Per Pupil cost is $6,805. A variety of programs, services, and personnel are provided for Limited English Speaking (LEP), Gifted & Talented, and Special Needs students. 2% of students are enrolled in the Transitional Bilingual program, 11.5% receive Special Education services. Support services for all students, as needed, include speech/language, tutoring and counseling. Before- & After-School childcare (including conference & in-service days) is available for students in full day Kindergarten and grades 1-5; school break care (winter/mid-winter, spring, summer) is also offered.

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Tukwila School District 4640 S 144th St Tukwila WA 98168 206-901-8000

Tukwila School District operates 5 schools covering grades PK-12, which serve 2,640+ students. 3 schools are elementary level (PK-5), 1 is a middle school (grades 6-8), and 1 is a high school (grades 9-12). Student/teacher ratio is 25:1 (district-wide). The district employs 182 certified staff. 57% of teachers have a Masters Degree or higher. Per Pupil cost is $7,834. A variety of programs, services, and personnel are provided for Limited English Speaking (LEP), Gifted & Talented, and Special Needs students. 29% of students are enrolled in the Transitional Bilingual program, 9% receive Special Education services. Support services for all students, as needed, include speech/language, tutoring and counseling.

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Vashon Island School District 18850 103rd Ave SW Vashon WA 98070 206-408-8100

Vashon Island School District operates 5 schools covering grades PK-12, which serve about 1,700 students. 1 school is elementary level (PK-5), 1 is a middle school (grades 6-8), and 1 is a high school (grades 9-12). Family Link, an alternative program, covers grades K-12 and Student Link is an alternative school for grades 9-12. Student/teacher ratio is 17:1 (district-wide). The district employs 972 classroom teachers. 63% of teachers have a Masters Degree or higher. Per Pupil cost is $7,380. A variety of programs, services, and personnel are provided for Limited English Speaking (LEP), Gifted & Talented, and Special Needs students. Less than 1% of students are enrolled in the Transitional Bilingual program, 9% receive Special Education services. Support services for all students, as needed, include speech/language, tutoring and counseling.

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Riverview School District 32240 NE 50th St Carnation WA 98014 425-844-4504

Riverview School District operates 8 schools covering grades PK-12, which serve 3,077 students in the communities of Carnation and Duvall. 4 schools are elementary level (PK-5 or K-5), 1 is a middle school (grades 6-8), and 2 are high schools (grades 9-12), including the Clip program that enrolls 21 students. Parade School serves grades PK-12. Student/teacher ratio is 20:1 (district-wide). The district employs 159 classroom teachers. 52.8% of teachers have a Masters Degree or higher. Per Pupil cost is $7,211. A variety of programs, services, and personnel are provided for Limited English Speaking (LEP), Gifted & Talented, and Special Needs students. 1.9% of students are enrolled in the Transitional Bilingual program, 11.3% receive Special Education services. Support services for all students, as needed, include speech/language, tutoring and counseling.

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Snoqualmie Valley School District 8001 Silva Ave SE Snoqualmie WA 98065 425-831-8000

Snoqualmie Valley School District operates 9 schools covering grades PK-12, which serve 5,709 students in the communities of Fall City, North Bend and Snoqualmie. 5 schools are elementary level (PK-5 or K-5), 2 are middle schools (grades 6-8), and 1 is a high school (grades 9-12). Two Rivers School serves grades 7-12. Student/teacher ratio is 20:1 (district-wide). The district employs 284 classroom teachers. 60.2% of teachers have a Masters Degree or higher. Per Pupil cost is $6,718. A variety of programs, services, and personnel are provided for Limited English Speaking (LEP), Gifted & Talented, and Special Needs students. 1% of students are enrolled in the Transitional Bilingual program, 10.3% receive Special Education services. Support services for all students, as needed, include speech/language, tutoring and counseling.