Small alternative middle and high school in Seattle with personalized learning, ADD/ADHD support, and 4-student average class size
Puget Sound Community School is a small, intentionally intimate alternative middle and high school in Seattle's International District, serving grades 6–12 with an average class size of just 4 students. The school specializes in ADD/ADHD support and is designed for learners who thrive in personalized, community-centered environments where their lived experiences and individual needs shape the curriculum and school culture.
PSCS prioritizes collaborative, student-directed learning that honors diverse perspectives and encourages young people to take increasing responsibility for their own educational journey. With 100% of faculty holding advanced degrees and a 90% acceptance rate, the school welcomes families seeking an alternative approach that centers inclusion, social-emotional learning, and real-world engagement alongside academic rigor, including AP coursework in African American History.
Tuition is $32,773 annually, with Tuition Access financial aid available; 75% of students receive aid with an average grant of $18,119. The school is in the process of implementing tiered tuition to increase affordability. Admissions are rolling with a January 15 deadline. Contact Admissions Director Sieglinde Levery-Nicholas at (206) 324-4350 or visit pscs.org to learn more about enrollment.
At a Glance
TypeAlternative School
Grades6-12
Students9
Class Size4:1 ratio
Tuition$32,773
Fin. Aid75% receive aid
Est.1994
DeadlineJan. 15 / rolling
Accreditation & Memberships
Other school association(s)
Progressive Education Network
School Information
| School Type | Alternative School |
| Year Founded | 1994 |
| Yearly Tuition Cost | $32,773 |
| Tuition Notes | Tuition Access is available. In the process of implementing tiered tuition as well. |
| Total Students | 9 |
| Total Classroom Teachers | 6 |
| Percent of Faculty with Advanced Degree | 100 |
| Average Class Size | 4 |
| Grades Offered | 6-12 |
Admissions Information
| Admissions Director | Sieglinde Levery-Nicholas |
| Admission Deadline | Jan. 15 / rolling |
| Acceptance Rate | 90 |
| Percent on Financial Aid | 75 |
| Average Financial Aid Grant | $18,119 |
Student Body Information
| Student Body Type | Co-ed |
Academic Programs Information
Special Education Programs
ADD/ADHD Support
AP Courses
AP African American History
List of Courses Offered
Link to List of Courses
Matriculation DataView data
Additional Information
| Classroom Dress Code | Casual |
| School Memberships | Other school association(s) · Progressive Education Network |
| Religious Affiliations | Nonsectarian |
| School Calendar | calendar.google.com/calendar/u/0?cid=cHNjcy5vcmdfOTJkcGlibTBqdTdsZXJsZ2NibjJydmQ4czBAZ3JvdXAuY2FsZW5kYXIuZ29vZ2xlLmNvbQ |
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