• Seattle Public Schools is the state’s largest district with 50,000+ students
• Mercer Island is rated as the best district in Washington, per Niche’s rankings.
• Niche also listed the Kent district as Washington’s most diverse.
• 13 out of 15 districts listed have a graduation rate above the state’s average.

Bainbridge Island School District

• Number of schools: 7
• Number of students: 3,604
• Student-teacher ratio: 19:1
• No. 2 district with best teachers in Washington
• 93% graduation rate

Edmonds School District

• Number of schools: 35
• Number of students: 20,933
• Student-teacher ratio: 19:1
• No.19 most diverse school district in Washington
• 79% graduation rate

Federal Way School District

• Number of schools: 46
• Number of students: 21,765
• Student-teacher ratio: 21:1
• No. 2 most diverse school district in Washington
• 84% graduation rate

Renton School District

• Number of schools: 27
• Number of students: 15,584
• Student-teacher ratio: 19:1
• No. 3 most diverse school district in Washington
• 77% graduation rate

Seattle Public Schools

• Number of schools: 104
• Number of students: 50,056
• Student-teacher ratio: 17:1
• No. 14 best school district in Washington
• 84% graduation rate

Vashon Island School District

• Number of schools: 4
• Number of students: 1.515
• Student-teacher ratio: 19:1
• No. 15 best school district in Washington
• 92% graduation rate

Tukwila School District

• Number of schools: 5
• Number of students: 2,712
• Student-teacher ratio: 17:1
• No. 6 most diverse school in Washington
• 84% graduation rate

• Backyard Comedy | Friday, Aug. 25 | 7-8:30 p.m. | Kangaroo & Kiwi, 2026 NW Market St., Seattle | $10 | Laugh it up at this laid-back stand-up show featuring lots of local talent — grab an Aussie Pie while you’re at it.
• Downtown Art Walk | Friday, Aug. 25 | 5-8 p.m. | Hotel Monaco, 1101 Fourth Ave., Seattle | Free | Cruise 10+ stops around downtown Seattle and gaze upon the talent of other locals.

• Freedom Weekend | Saturday, Aug. 26 | 10 a.m.-8 p.m. | Northwest African American Museum, 2300 Massachusetts St., Seattle | Free | Celebrate the 60th anniversary of the March for Freedom and Jobs with a resource and opportunities fair, talent show, and other youth-oriented activities.
• Offset Ciderworks’ One Year Anniversary Party | Saturday, Aug. 26 | 2-8 p.m. | Offset Ciderworks, 6608 216th St. SW, Mountlake Terrace | $5 | Enjoy one of the four ciders on tap, grab a snack from the food truck, and win some raffle prizes.

• Camp Q | Sunday, Aug. 27 | 12-6 p.m. | Made Space Seattle, 2002 E. Union St., Seattle | $45 | The queer-center summer meet-up series has planned a field trip out to Bainbridge Island that includes a scavenger hunt and group meal.
• Kozmic Rollerdance Workshop | Sunday, Aug. 27 | 1:30-3:30 p.m. | Paramount Theatre, 911 Pine St., Seattle | Four-time world champion slalom rollerskater Chloe Seyres teaches some wheelie cool tricks and moves.

• Heads up, commuters. Sound Transit will reduce its light rail service to running every 15 minutes for the next few weeks, allowing for routine maintenance like reconstructing platform edges. The work is expected to be completed by Sunday, Sept. 17. (Capitol Hill Blog)

• The National Weather Service has issued a red flag warning for wildfire risk in the Central and South Cascades though the end of today. The agency listed thunderstorms and warm, dry weather as factors that could greatly increase the risk of new fires. Residents should take care when extinguishing cigarette butts and parking cars over dry grass. (My Northwest)

• The Blanche Lavizzo Play Area in Leschi is getting new play equipment, thanks in part to donations + coordination from the nonprofit KABOOM! Get involved by attending the first design workshop on Tuesday, Aug. 29 at The McKinney Center.

• “The Miseducation of Lauryn Hill 25th Anniversary Tour” is coming to the Climate Pledge Arena on Thursday, Nov. 9. Ready or not, tickets go on sale today at 10 a.m.

• After Sound Transit announced earlier this month that it was planning to open its Eastside-only service in Spring 2024, the agency has zeroed in on a March 2024 opening date. Riders can expect service every 10 minutes for 16 hours a day once the line and its eight stations open. (Seattle Times)

• Are you ready for a disaster? North Capitol Hill Emergency Communication Hub will host an emergency drill at the church at 1300 Aloha St. on Sunday, Aug. 27 from 3 to 5 p.m. Practice emergency preparedness or volunteer by playing the role of neighbors in crisis. (Capitol Hill Blog)

• Seattle ranked No. 3 for large cities in CommercialSearch’s “The Best US Cities to Live in for Outdoor Enthusiasts.” Emerald City was heralded for its “extensive park system” — scoring higher than Portland. (Sorry, not sorry PDXtoday.)

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