Southwest Youth and Family Services

High School 9th - 12th

School Overview

Southwest Youth and Family Services (SWYFS) is a community-based nonprofit organization located in the Delridge neighborhood of Seattle. Rather than operating as a traditional K-12 school, the organization functions as a comprehensive social services hub dedicated to empowering youth and families in Southwest Seattle. Their mission centers on providing culturally responsive support to help individuals achieve educational success, economic stability, and overall well-being.

The organization offers a diverse range of programming, including academic support, youth advocacy, violence prevention, and mental health counseling. By focusing on holistic development, SWYFS works closely with local schools and community partners to address the systemic barriers that students face. Their services are designed to support the multicultural population of the Delridge corridor, aiming to foster a safe, inclusive environment where young people can develop the skills and confidence necessary to thrive in their academic and personal lives.

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School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	High 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)937-7680
Grade Range:	9th - 12th
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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

9th

10th

11th

12th