Futures School

Futures.lwsd.org

25 Students

High School 9th - 12th

School Overview

Futures School, located in Kirkland, Washington, is a specialized alternative learning program operating within the Lake Washington School District. Designed to serve students who may not thrive in a traditional comprehensive high school environment, the program focuses on providing a more personalized, flexible, and supportive academic setting. By offering smaller class sizes and a curriculum tailored to individual needs, the school aims to help students who are at risk of falling behind or those who simply require a different educational approach to remain engaged and on track for graduation.

The school emphasizes a close-knit community where students can build stronger relationships with both their peers and dedicated staff members. By prioritizing a supportive social-emotional environment alongside credit recovery and academic instruction, Futures School helps students overcome barriers to success. Its integration into the larger school district ensures that students still have access to district-wide resources and opportunities while benefiting from the focused, individualized attention provided by the Futures program.

Total Students

0.2

Full-Time Teachers

125.0

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Futures School
Demographic	Student Count
White	11
Hispanic	1
Black	4
Asian	3
Two or More	6

White
11 (44.0 %)
Two or More
6 (24.0 %)
Black
4 (16.0 %)
Asian
3 (12.0 %)
Hispanic
1 (4.0 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	High School
School Type:	Alternative School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	N/A
District:	Lake Washington School District
Phone:	(425)936-1635
Website:	http://Futures.lwsd.org
Grade Range:	9th - 12th
Total Students:	25
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	0.2
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	125.0
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

Grade 10 1

Grade 11 9

Grade 12 15