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Our schools of choice accept applications during the month of January. This includes Big Picture Schools, CHOICE Academy, Highline Virtual Academy, Maritime High School, Raisbeck Aviation High School (RAHS), and the International Baccalaureate Programme at Mount Rainier High School (MRHS). Applications are posted on each school's website. Students must submit a complete application during the application window. All completed applications will be processed in accordance with the admission process for schools requiring an application
Applications are open to incoming K through 5th-grade students.
Highline Virtual Elementary will open in September 2022. The school will accept a limited number of students in kindergarten through 5th grade. Highline Virtual Elementary will be the only all-remote option for students in grades K-5 in the 2022-23 school year.
Applications are open to incoming 6th through 12th-grade students.
Big Picture starts with your interests and builds the whole curriculum around that. You’ll create your own learning plan, and most of your learning will happen through projects. You’ll work closely with a small advisory group. Pursue internships in real world settings related to your interests.
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.
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 with students with one-on-one experiences.
Applications are open to incoming 9th -11th grade students.
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. It is located at Mount Rainier High School
Applications are open to incoming 9th and 10th-grade students.
Maritime High School is a new small high school that opened in September 2021. The school connects students to project-based learning centered on the environment, marine science and maritime careers open doors to college.
Applications are open to incoming 9th and 10th grade students.
Raisbeck focuses 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.
All neighborhood schools offer challenging coursework with electives to enhance the learning experience. We encourage you to get to know your neighborhood school—explore its website and all it has to offer. You do not have to apply to your neighborhood school. Your student will automatically be assigned unless they are selected and confirm intent to attend a school of choice. Use our online tool to find your neighborhood school.
