Summary:
The Shoreline School District is a high-performing district north of Seattle, operating 16 schools serving grades K-12, including 11 elementary schools, 2 middle schools, 2 high schools, and 3 alternative or specialized programs for approximately 9,200 students.
Overall, the district excels, with student proficiency rates significantly above state averages in English, math, and science. Among its standout schools, Meridian Park Elementary is the top-ranked elementary school, while Shorewood High School slightly outperforms its counterpart, Shorecrest High School, in academic rankings and proficiency. The unique Cascade K-8 Community School also demonstrates strong, consistent results. However, performance varies, with some elementary schools like Echo Lake Elementary facing greater challenges, and both middle schools showing recent declines in their statewide rankings.
Key factors for parents to consider include the range in class sizes, with student-teacher ratios from 14:1 at Highland Terrace Elementary to over 25:1 at Shorecrest High, and the success of alternative models like the Home Education Exchange. The district's graduation rate is high and dropout rate is low, indicating strong support for students through to completion.
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