INTERAGENCY PROGRAMS

Interagency Programs is a Title I public high school that is part of the Seattle School District No. 1 school district, located in SEATTLE, WA with about 347 students offering grade levels from 6th 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. With about 37 teachers, Interagency Programs has a student/teacher ratio of about 9:1. The national average for public schools is about 15:1. A lower student/teacher ratio is a key factor that determines how much a teacher can devote his/her time to each individual student thus improving, or reducing (in the event of a higher student/teacher ratio) the attention each student is given for their educational needs.

Interagency Programs, located at 2445 3rd Ave S in Seattle, is a unique educational division within the Seattle Public Schools system designed specifically to serve students who may not be successful in a traditional comprehensive high school environment. Unlike a typical neighborhood school, Interagency operates as a network of small, specialized learning sites situated throughout the city. These programs are often co-located with community-based organizations, mental health facilities, or social service agencies, allowing the school to provide a highly integrated approach to education that prioritizes student stability, emotional well-being, and individual credit retrieval.

The primary mission of Interagency is to offer a flexible and supportive pathway to graduation for youth facing significant barriers, such as homelessness, involvement in the justice system, mental health challenges, or those who have previously disengaged from school. By maintaining small class sizes and fostering close relationships between students and staff, the program aims to remove the obstacles to academic progress. The curriculum is tailored to meet students where they are, focusing on personalized learning plans that help them earn their high school diplomas while also providing vital connections to social support services, ensuring they have the resources needed to succeed both inside and outside the classroom.

For more information, contact Interagency Programs at (206) 252-0749 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.