PUGET SOUND HIGH SCHOOL

Puget Sound High School is a Title I public high school that is part of the Highline School District school district, located in Burien, WA with about 91 students offering grade levels from 9th Grade to 12th Grade. A Title I school provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families. Its purpose is to provide all children significant opportunity to receive a fair, equitable, and high-quality education.

Puget Sound High School, located in Burien, Washington, is an alternative high school within the Highline Public Schools district. It is designed to serve students who may benefit from a smaller, more personalized learning environment compared to a traditional comprehensive high school. The school focuses on credit recovery, academic acceleration, and flexible scheduling, allowing students to work at their own pace to meet graduation requirements while balancing other life responsibilities.

The school emphasizes a supportive, close-knit community culture where teachers and staff prioritize individualized attention and mentorship. By utilizing smaller class sizes and targeted instruction, Puget Sound High School aims to re-engage students who might be at risk of dropping out or who simply thrive in a non-traditional setting. Ultimately, the school is committed to ensuring that all students, regardless of their past academic challenges, have a clear pathway toward earning their diploma and transitioning successfully into post-secondary education or the workforce.

For more information, contact Puget Sound High School at (206) 631-7300 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.

18010 8th Ave South
Burien, WA 98148
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PUGET SOUND HIGH SCHOOL is a public Title I school in Burien, WA with about 91 enrolled students. See other public high schools in Washington

School Details

2017-2018
Level:
High School
(Alternative Education School)
Charter School:*
No
Total Students:
91
Teachers:
0
NSLP Status:1
No
Qualified free lunch:
0
Qualified reduced-price lunch:
0
Title I Status:2
Title I schoolwide eligible school-No program
Virtual:
Not Virtual
Grade Levels Offered
9th Grade
10th Grade
11th Grade
12th Grade

* A public charter school is a publicly funded school that is typically governed by a group or organization under a legislative contract with the state, the district, or another entity. The charter exempts the school from certain state or local rules and regulations.

1 The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides eligible students with free or reduced-price lunch

2 Title I, Part A (Title I) of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families.

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School Demographics for 91 students

Hispanic/Latino
49.5%
White
29.7%
Black or African American
11.0%
Asian
5.5%
Two or more races
3.3%
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
1.1%

Female
42.9%
Male
57.1%

Data for school year 2017-2018 — The information found on this website was provided in part by the U.S. Department of Education, U.S. Census Bureau, the Bureau of Labor and Statistics & various other external sources. We do not verify the contents of the information provided and therefore, cannot guarantee the accuracy of the information displayed on this website.