Designated Existing Innovative Schools

Washington state has a history of supporting and creating innovative schools. In recognition of this, OSPI was directed in House Bill 1521 (2011 Session) to identify existing schools in Washington that have implemented “bold, creative, and innovative” ideas. The identified schools were to have high expectations for students and teachers, provide students with an array of educational options, and partner with parents and their communities.

As specified in the legislation, OSPI developed criteria and an application, and requested that applications be submitted in mid-October. A total of 42 completed applications were received. The applications were evaluated by a review panel that included two principals, a former school district superintendent, a regional Teacher of the Year, two STEM educators, and a representative from the Washington Education Association and OSPI. The panel reviewed the applications based on the criteria specified in the application and a scoring rubric.

The panel’s recommendations were submitted to OSPI, and 22 schools were selected. Information about each of the designated schools is summarized below.

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School	District	Enrollment	Year Began	Grades	Free/Reduced
10th Street School	Marysville School District	168	1996	Middle	14%
Aviation High School	Highline School District	419	2004	HS	21%
Bonney Lake High School	Sumner School District	1427	2005	HS	27%
Clover Park High School	Clover Park School District	1175	2001	HS	67%
Delta High School	Kennewick, Pasco, and Richland School Districts	249	2009	HS	42%
Helen B. Stafford Elementary	Tacoma School District	443	2006	Elem	72%
Highline Big Picture Schools	Highline School District	123	2005	7-12	63%
Kent Mountain View Academy	Kent School District	358	1997	3-12	36%
Kent Phoenix Academy	Kent School District	315	2007	HS	51%
Lincoln Center	Tacoma Public Schools	N/A	2008	HS	N/A
Marysville Arts and Technology High School	Marysville School District	367	2003	HS	40%
New Horizons High School	Pasco School District	188	2006	HS	83%
Sammamish High School	Bellevue School District	1089	2008	HS	39%
Science and Math Institute	Tacoma Public Schools	139	2009	HS	43%
Sky Valley Education Center	Monroe School District	867	1998	1-12	10%
Spokane Valley High School	West Valley School District	113	2006	HS	44%
Summit School	Central Valley School District	345	2004	K-8	24%
Tacoma School of the Arts	Tacoma Public Schools	451	2001	HS	17%
Talbot Hill Elementary	Renton School District	484	1993	Elem	47%
Thornton Creek School	Seattle Public Schools	349	1974	Elem	11%
Vancouver School of Arts and Academics	Vancouver School District	568	1997	6-12	20%
Washington Youth Academy	Bremerton School District	140	2009	HS	N/A