ENVIRONMENTAL & ADVENTURE SCHOOL

Environmental & Adventure School is a public middle school that is part of the Lake Washington School District school district, located in Kirkland, WA with about 139 students offering grade levels from 6th Grade to 8th Grade. With about 6 teachers, Environmental & Adventure School has a student/teacher ratio of about 23:1. 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.

The **Environmental & Adventure School (EAS)**, located in Kirkland, Washington, is a unique choice-program within the Lake Washington School District that serves students in grades 6 through 8. Unlike traditional middle schools, EAS focuses on an integrated, interdisciplinary curriculum that emphasizes environmental stewardship, outdoor education, and experiential learning. The school is known for its small, tight-knit community atmosphere, which fosters strong relationships between students and faculty while encouraging personal responsibility and leadership.

A defining feature of the EAS experience is its commitment to "learning by doing." Throughout the school year, students participate in frequent field studies, camping trips, and community projects that take classroom concepts into the real world. By combining academic rigor with hands-on adventures in the Pacific Northwest wilderness, the school aims to cultivate critical thinking, ecological awareness, and a lifelong passion for discovery in its students.

For more information, contact Environmental & Adventure School at (425) 936-2355 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.