Alan T. Sugiyama High School

48 Students

High School 9th - 12th

School Overview

South Lake High School, located in the Rainier Valley neighborhood of Seattle, is a unique alternative learning environment within the Seattle Public Schools district. Designed for students who may struggle in a traditional comprehensive high school setting, the school emphasizes a smaller, personalized academic experience. Its mission focuses on providing a supportive atmosphere that fosters both social-emotional growth and academic recovery, helping students stay on track for graduation through smaller class sizes and more direct interaction with staff.

The school is notable for its commitment to equity and meeting the diverse needs of its student population. By utilizing a flexible curriculum and individualized learning plans, South Lake aims to re-engage students who benefit from a more intimate school culture. The location on Rainier Avenue S places it at the heart of a vibrant, diverse community, and the school prides itself on building strong relationships between educators and students to ensure that every individual has the resources and mentorship necessary to succeed in their post-secondary goals.

Total Students

5.4

Full-Time Teachers

8.9

Student/Teacher Ratio

70.8%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Alan T. Sugiyama High School
Demographic	Student Count
White	8
Hispanic	8
Black	19
Asian	1
Two or More	7
American Indian	2
Pacific Islander	2

Black
19 (40.4%)
White
8 (17.0%)
Hispanic
8 (17.0%)
Two or More
7 (14.9%)
American Indian
2 (4.3%)
Pacific Islander
2 (4.3%)
Asian
1 (2.1%)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	High School
School Type:	Alternative School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	Supplemental Virtual
Shared Time Status:	N/A
District:	Seattle School District No. 1
Phone:	(206)252-6600
Grade Range:	9th - 12th
Total Students:	48
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	5.4
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	8.9
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	32
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	2

* 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 9 3

Grade 10 9

Grade 11 15

Grade 12 21