Rainier Beach
Rainier Beach High School Replacement Project

The existing Rainier Beach High School will be replaced with a new high school building on the same site. The construction will be done in phases so the school can remain on campus during the project.
Timeline
- Predesign phase complete
- Schematic design phase complete
- Design development phase complete
- Construction documents/permitting phase in progress
- Bid and award phase complete
- Phased construction: April 2022-August 2026
- Phase 3 in progress
- Estimated move into western 70% of new building: Jan. 2025
- Phase 4 begins Jan. 2025
- Project complete 2026
Community Involvement
School Design Advisory Team (SDAT)
Early in the design process, representatives from the school community come together to form a school’s SDAT. SDATs typically include school and district staff, parents, students, and community members. The project construction managers also take part. Due to the timing of the Rainier Beach SDAT, meetings were held virtually. Read more and review the meeting minutes.
A virtual community update about the Rainier Beach High School project was held on June 16.
Recent Progress
See a story about the construction tent being used for winter and spring construction activities.
Progress updates are posted for the previous month.
Major Activity in February 2023
- Continued drilling geothermal wells; 235 installed to date.
- Began deep underground utilities: storm line, electrical, plumbing
- Began construction of below-grade waterproofing assembly
Live Webcams and Project Progress Photos
View the webcams to see the project live.
This slide show shows the project as it proceeds.
Project Designs
Architects renderings of the new school
About the Project
Rainier Beach High School will be replaced with a new four-story high school of approximately 297,000 square feet. When completed, it will provide permanent space for 1,600 students grades 9-12. Students will remain on-site during the phased construction. A regional Skills Center is being incorporated into the project as well as a district data center. The project is being built with aspirations of a LEED Platinum certification.
Design Firm: Bassetti Architects/Moody Nolan Architects
Project Management Firm: Parametrix
General Contractor: Lydig Construction
Project Budget: $238.2M
Funding Source: Funded by the Building Excellence V Capital Levy (BEXBuilding Excellence Capital Levy provides resources for school construction, renovations, and additions. V), approved by Seattle voters in 2019 and the Buildings, Technology, and Academics/Athletics V Capital Levy (BTABuilding Renovations, Technology and Academic/Athletics Levy provides resources for seismic improvements, roof V), approved by Seattle voters in 2022.
Contact Us
Let’s Talk Comments and Questions Form
Parametrix Manager: Paul Popovich, ppopovich@parametrix.com, 253-208-7831
Rainier Beach High School
8815 Seward Park Ave. S
Seattle, WA 98118