Southern Heights Elementary

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

Southern Heights Elementary is a public school located in the Burien/SeaTac area of the Highline Public Schools district in Seattle, Washington. Serving a diverse student population, the school focuses on fostering an inclusive learning environment that emphasizes both academic growth and social-emotional development. As part of the Highline district, the school aligns its curriculum with broader educational goals that prioritize equity, student engagement, and preparing children for long-term success in a multicultural society.

The school is deeply integrated into its surrounding neighborhood, often serving as a hub for community connection. Like many schools in the area, Southern Heights works to provide comprehensive support systems to meet the unique needs of its students, including language support and resources for families. By maintaining a focus on personalized instruction and community partnerships, Southern Heights Elementary strives to create a supportive foundation where students can build confidence and reach their full potential.

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School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Elementary School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	N/A
District:	Highline School District
Phone:	(206)631-5000
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
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NSLP Participation:¹	No
Qualified Free Lunch:	N/A
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	N/A

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

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5th