Neighborhood & Choice Schools
Neighborhood School
All neighborhood schools offer a variety of challenging coursework, taught by highly-skilled teachers, with electives to enhance the learning experience. We encourage you to get to know Chinook Middle School—explore its website and all it has to offer.
Chinook Middle School
18650 42nd Avenue South
SeaTac, 98188
Office
206-631-5700
Choice Schools
Middle school students have a lot of options when it comes to secondary schools. We encourage students and families to find the best fit.
The application window for the 2025-26 school year ends January 31, 2025.
Big Picture Middle School
Serving grades 6-12 — application required
Big Picture starts with your interests and tries to build the whole curriculum around that. You’ll create your own individualized learning plan, and most of your learning will happen through projects. You’ll work closely with a small advisory group that stays together multiple years, and two days a week you’ll pursue internships in real world settings related to your interests.
CHOICE Academy
Serving grades 6-12 — application required
CHOICE Academy provides a small, welcoming learning environment, with rigorous and relevant curriculum in a family-style school setting. The school offers flexibility, with traditional instruction in the morning and opportunities for on-site or independently-developed electives in the afternoon.
Highline Virtual Academy
Serving grades 6-12 — application required
Highline Virtual Academy is an all remote school. Students who thrive in independent, online learning are good candidates. Staff build relationships and engage students in social-emotional support with students with one-on-one experiences.