My eigth grade twins really love this small school with BIG personality. They feel supported and…read moreacademically challenged.

Incredible school! Incredible educational experience for students and one of the only independent…read moreschools in Seattle are with an international boarding program which helps to make the NW school a richly diverse community. The Northwest School has a deeply committed, and highly competent governance and educational leadership. They are doing the right things for young people. Students who attend the Northwest school love the school, and are happy. One 6th grader described it to me in this way... " the Northwest School is better than Hogwarts!"

This is a great school for people who want a self paced curriculum while also having so much…read moreteacher support whenever needed

Worst school ever not giving students fair treatment terrible school lunch that tastes and feels…read morelike plastic and on top of that most areas are not clean escape if you consider taking your kids here take this review into great consideration as for i care about all children's experiences and education

My student started here this year, and he loves it. He's getting good grades and has good…read morerelationships with his teachers. He's also made a few friends who seem like really great kids. I'm happy with his experience so far.

We love WSHS! Brian Vance is a fabulous principal and the community as a whole is fantastic. Great…read moreteachers, administrators!

Omg i really cant with this school i cant wait to leave, the kids in this school suck, the teachers…read morecan't or don't know how to properly teach, and i cant even understand how the teachers think that to learn we have to write a 4-5 page essay and the tests every friday? i cant even anymore this school also gives kids lunch detention for no reason, and will send a bad note home because of other kids acting up, even is you don't know them. This school sucks.

My son attended private school all his life and is currently all honors here, so take the review as…read moreyou wish. Just in our experience so far, this school is top notch in all areas: math, science, language arts, orchestra. We could not be happier with the number of opportunities (clubs) within the school as well as in the Renton School District. If I could go back in time, I would have put him through the public school system, specifically Renton. It is a challenging but supportive school. Thank you, Risdon staff!

Hello! I am a PSCS alum, and a current member of the PSCS board, which I joined recently after…read morehaving been in touch with community members for many years after I left the school. Truly a testament to the long-lasting connections I made here. PSCS provided me with the unique opportunity to lean away from perfectionism, and lean into the hard, but rewarding, process of collaboration and community care. It was also a place for me to challenge ideas and ideals that I might not otherwise have confronted until adulthood: I found space to explore my own identities, to have discussions about race and class, and to ask important questions about my place and role in the world. Most importantly, PSCS helped me unearth a deep joy that is so easy to lose hold of during those tumultuous teen years. And I learned how to continue to spark that joy, far beyond my time at the school. If everyone could experience a taste of the warmth, tenacity, creativity and joy that PSCS brings, I am confident that we would be better listeners; better community members; and would be more grounded in our own identities. And in these times, a PSCS is not only a beautiful space, but a necessary one. As the Department of Education faces massive threats from the current administration, it is more important than ever that we- and especially our young people- have the opportunity to think critically, to explore identity and intersectionality, and to practice radical love and care. I hope that more families will take this small leap of faith; the reward is truly unimaginable. Warmly, Avery

Our family's time at PSCS was nothing short of a gift--one we continue to be profoundly grateful…read morefor. The impact of this incredible school on my son's life has been lasting and transformative. Since graduating, he has traveled the world, performed music on stages both big and small, taken on a leadership role at a local semi-professional soccer club, and excelled in his first year of college. But more than his accomplishments, it's how he moves through the world that stands out--a reflection of the values he cultivated at PSCS. Wherever my son goes, he builds community. He leads with integrity, engages with courage, and fosters meaningful connections. These aren't just skills he picked up--they're values he internalized during his time at PSCS. I cannot overstate how deeply this school influenced the way he chooses to engage with his life, take responsibility for his choices, and connect with others. As a parent, I always knew my son was surrounded by a caring, supportive community of adults who genuinely saw him for who he was and who he could become. His teachers held an image of his best self and gently but firmly guided him toward that potential. PSCS gave him the freedom to explore, the courage to take risks, and the safety to grapple with tough questions. He experienced joy, had brave conversations, and learned what it means to live authentically. The maturity and leadership I see in my son--and in every PSCS graduate--comes from the trust, responsibility, and respect this school extends to its students. Adolescence is such a critical time for young people as they shape their identities and discover how they want to impact the world. At PSCS, this process is nurtured with care, intention, and a commitment to creating empowered, compassionate individuals--the kind of people our world desperately needs more of. I stayed on as a board member after my son graduated because I believe so strongly in the mission of PSCS. It's more important than ever that schools like this continue to thrive, serving new cohorts of young people seeking to find their place in the world. PSCS doesn't just educate students; it empowers them to live boldly, work collaboratively, and build a better future.

The booster club hosts a viewing of 10 Things I Hate About You here and I LOVE it! The school looks…read morejust like in the movie, maybe even more magical. The water view and beautiful architecture are just amazing. We were in the stadium and the stairs killed us- these students must be in great shape! Lots of steps from street level down to the field. I was very happy to support the booster club and watch one of my favorite movies. They have a great parking garage with several entrances, and also some great street parking. Lots to do nearby- so much great food and wine. Excited to come to more events here someday!

If you've ever seen 10 Things I Hate About You, you'll instantly recognize this iconic high school!…read moreIf you haven't, I highly recommend watching this fun take on Shakespeare's Taming of the Shrew. Stadium High School is a centerpiece of the film, with many scenes shot right on campus. Visiting in person felt like stepping onto a movie set! The drive from Seattle to Tacoma took about 45 minutes, and navigating the city was fairly simple. There's plenty of street parking around the school, but be mindful of your surroundings. I actually witnessed someone breaking into a car in broad daylight, so I opted to park around the corner on a busier street for peace of mind. The school itself is breathtaking--its grand, castle-like architecture makes for stunning photos. Around the side, you'll find the football field, which offers incredible views of the water and boats in the distance. The gates were open while people were exercising on the track, so we were able to walk right in. Just a heads-up: the stadium stairs are steep, and there's no alternate way back up, so take your time climbing! This spot is a must-visit for movie lovers, architecture admirers, or anyone looking to soak in a bit of cinematic history. Just remember--it's an active high school, so weekends are the best time to explore without disrupting students.

Kids are not disciplined at all. Just a clown show of rich people who can't handle being told noread more

As far as I know, no one ever complains about going there. They all seem to like it. The school…read moreoffers lots of extracurriculars, including a Soundcloud Rappers club. I wish my school had that. I'd go there, but I don't want to.

Odea was a really fun school to go to and I highly recommend it to any aspiring gentleman…read more Athletes, no joke, this is where you belong. Just look at their history. The only thing that sucked was having penis' consistently drawn on my assignments, carved on my text books, and chiseled into my locker. Lots of craftsmen at the school. You try turning in a paper about Mother Teresa with a penis delicately drawn across the heading.

I did not have a good freshman year of HS here, the dean was very rude and disrespectful, don't…read moresend your kids here.

Chief Sealth has SO MUCH POTENTIAL. For the opportunities that are given to students, so few…read moreactually take advantage of them. Programs and Opportunities: -IB (International Bachelorette)- A program in the Junior-Senior years where you can get an IB diploma by having a full IB schedule. IB is similar to AP in the sense that it has harder course work. IB credits can be transferred internationally, being good for a student that wants to go out of state. -Trio Program (college prep) -Upward Bound (college prep) -College Bound (college prep/scholarship) -clubs (a lot of clubs) -Language classes (Japanese, Chinese, and Spanish) -Music Program -YMCA programs -Neighborhood Healthcare (super important for low-income students/ students that need to do things discreetly). The one thing that bothers me the most at Sealth is, nobody has spirit. Spirit is something that has a huge impact on the way you experience high school. I'd say less than 15% of the school dresses up for spirit days, participates in pep assemblies, and attends dances. It makes for a very lame high school experience. The teachers are the people who have the most spirit. You can go to ANY other school, and they will have at least double the student spirit than Sealth. Garfield is a perfect example. As for sports, Chief Sealth quite frankly isn't the best in sports. The sports that do have a lot of potential are usually overlooked. Luckily, some sports have been receiving more recognition, like wrestling. Quite honestly, the school spends too much money on some sports, not going to say which ones. The athletes are sore losers a lot of the time, so sportsmanship could be improved. On to teachers, the teachers at Sealth are pretty good. I'd say they all have super different styles of teaching. Out of all the teachers that I have had from Sealth, 3 have actually bothered me. The thing that all 3 of these teachers exhibited was passive aggressiveness. Being passive aggressive is just such a bad approach to teaching, students don't feel safe sharing their questions or concerns. There are some other teachers who some may think are crazy, but those "crazy" teachers end up being the most influential and kids take the most away from them. The last thing about Sealth: they recently put in a new rule. If you're a running start student or part-time student, you're not allowed to be on campus unless it's fifteen minutes before your class. This rule is dumb, there are so many other reasons that a student might need to be at their high school campus. What if a student wants to get their FREE/REDUCED lunch? What if a student needs to talk to their counselor? What if a student has nowhere else to go because they live far from the school? Whoever implemented this rule obviously has no idea about students' outside lives/circumstances. The high school should be a safe place where the student can work on their homework and eat lunch, even if they are a few hours early. They're still apart of the school, they're still enrolled at the school. The thing is, this rule was created to prevent running start kids from coming and wandering around the school (which rarely ever happens), but the school can't even control the kids that have full-time schedules at the school. There are always like 20+ kids just wandering the halls and skipping. Worry about the kids in the school first.

Some good teachers. Bad councilors and scheduling. Ive given feedback and idead how to make…read morescheduling fair and consistent but principal and councilor dont listen to parents.

My daughter is in first grade at Tilden and she absolutely loves it - she is thriving there because…read moreof the smaller class sizes, specialised and individual needs based focus from the incredible teachers, and the community. Oh the Tilden family is special! All the grades play together, the parents of all grades know each other and help each other on a daily basis. Tilden kids are widely known and recognised in middle and high schools around because of the kindness and empathy that is fostered here. My daughter was an early reader and math doer, and the teachers meet the kids where they are and fit the curriculum to the student, not the other way around. The traditional epic Halloween carnival every year is a thing to behold - the kids look forward to it for weeks and talk about it for weeks after. There may be no playground (yet, watch this space) but the school has been so resourceful in having lots of mobile games and outdoor toys that give the kids the next best thing. They also have a fantastic after school enrichment which my daughter is thriving in (giving her freedom to play and have fun after the rules of school during the day). I can't say enough good things about Tilden - if you send your child here you won't regret it.

We have two boys and the older one is in Kindergarten this year. He's over the moon about going to…read moreschool. He loves his classmates, teachers, activities, aftercare -- absolutely everything. This is a wonderful environment of smart, caring, thoughtful people running this school and I'd like to believe it's attracts people seeking the best for their kids.