Students have a lot of options when it comes to secondary schools. We encourage students and families to find the best fit.
The application window for secondary schools of choice is January 3-31, 2022. Applications close at 11:00 p.m.
Secondary schools of choice include Big Picture, CHOICE Academy, Highline Virtual Academy, the Maritime High School, the International Baccalaureate (IB) program at MRHS and Raisbeck Aviation High School.
Secondary Options for Our Students:
Big Picture Middle and High School
Applications are open to incoming 6th- through 12th-grade students.
Big Picture starts with student interests and builds the whole curriculum around them. Students create their own learning plan. Most learning will happen through projects. Students work closely with a small advisory group that stays together multiple years. Two days a week students pursue internships.
CHOICE Academy
Applications are open to incoming 6th- through 12th-grade students.
CHOICE Academy provides a small, welcoming learning environment with rigorous and relevant curriculum in a family-style school setting. The school offers traditional instruction in the morning with opportunities for off-site, independently-developed electives in the afternoon.
Highline Virtual Academy
Applications are open to incoming 6th- through 12th-grade students.
Highline Virtual Academy is an all-remote school. Students who thrive in independent, online learning are good candidates. Staff build relationships and engage students in social-emotional support through advisory, one-on-one experiences and small group support. Student leaders are building opportunities for students to connect through clubs and other experiences.
Maritime High School
Applications are open to incoming 9th- and 10th-grade students.
Maritime High School is a new small high school. The school connects students to project-based learning centered on the environment, marine science and maritime careers.
Raisbeck Aviation High School
Applications are open to incoming 9th- and 10th-grade students.
Raisbeck Aviation offers a specialized curriculum focused on aviation- and aerospace-related topics. Students who are motivated to pursue a science, technology, engineering or math education and career pathway related to aviation, aerospace and space exploration are ideal candidates.
International Baccalaureate
Applications are open to incoming 9th- through 11th-grade students.
The International Baccalaureate (IB) is an internationally-recognized, college-prep program emphasizing the development of independent learners, critical thinkers, and strong writers with a global perspective. The program is located at Mount Rainier High School.
Information Nights
CHOICE ACADEMY
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January 20, 2022, 6:30 p.m. via Zoom
RAISBECK AVIATION HIGH SCHOOL
- January 11, 2022, 6:00 p.m. via Zoom
HIGHLINE VIRTUAL ACADEMY
- December 13, 2021, 5:00 p.m. via Zoom
MARITIME HIGH SCHOOL
- December 14, 2021, 6:00-7:30 p.m. via Zoom
- January 11, 2022, 6:00-7:30 p.m. via Zoom
BIG PICTURE
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January 28, 2022, 6:00 p.m. via Zoom and in person at 440 S. 186th St., Burien
IB AT MOUNT RAINIER HIGH SCHOOL
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Information sessions have passed
Applying
The application window opens on January 3 and closes on January 31.
Students and families can use our online application site SchoolMint to complete and submit an application for schools of choice.
For technical questions about how to submit an application, please contact SchoolMint Support by email support@schoolmint.com or call 855-957-3535.
Space is limited. A lottery process is used when applications exceed capacity. The lottery will take place on March 1. Families will be notified via SchoolMint on March 1 whether students are accepted or placed on a waitlist. Full lottery results, including waitlist order will be posted as a news story on the district and choice school websites on March 3 by end of day.
2022-23 Application Timeline
- January 3: Application opens
- January Various Dates: School-specific info nights
- January 28: Centralized School Mint Application Support Event
- January 31: Application closes
- March 1: Lottery
- March 3: Lottery results posted online
- April 1: Final student date to confirm acceptance