Chinook Middle School

599 Students

Middle School 6th - 8th

School Overview

Chinook Middle School is a public school located in SeaTac, Washington, serving students in grades 6–8 as part of the Highline Public Schools district. The school is known for its diverse student body and its commitment to fostering an inclusive learning environment that prepares students for success in high school and beyond. It offers a comprehensive academic curriculum that includes core subjects as well as various elective opportunities designed to engage students in areas such as technology, the arts, and physical education.

Beyond academics, Chinook Middle School emphasizes the social-emotional growth of its students through various support services and extracurricular activities. The school environment focuses on community building and providing resources to ensure that students from all backgrounds can thrive. By collaborating with local families and the broader SeaTac community, Chinook strives to create a supportive atmosphere that prioritizes both personal development and academic achievement during the critical middle school years.

599

Total Students

36.3

Full-Time Teachers

16.5

Student/Teacher Ratio

75.5%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Chinook Middle School
Demographic	Student Count
White	68
Hispanic	223
Black	124
Asian	93
Two or More	40
American Indian	2
Pacific Islander	44

Hispanic
223 (37.5 %)
Black
124 (20.9 %)
Asian
93 (15.7 %)
White
68 (11.4 %)
Pacific Islander
44 (7.4 %)
Two or More
40 (6.7 %)
American Indian
2 (0.3 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Middle 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)631-5700
Grade Range:	6th - 8th
Total Students:	599
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	36.3
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	16.5
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	366
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	86

* 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 6 202

Grade 7 182

Grade 8 215