Rainier Beach
Rainier Beach High School Replacement Project
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.
Funding Source: Funded by the Building Excellence V Capital Levy (BEX V), approved by Seattle voters in 2019 and the Buildings, Technology, and Academics/Athletics V Capital Levy (BTA V), approved by Seattle voters in 2022.
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Timeline
![construction phase graphic showing that the school is in the Construction phase](https://www.seattleschools.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/08/ConstructionProgress_6_Construction-1024x124.png)
- 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-December 2026
- Phase 3 in progress
- Estimated move into western 70% of new building: January 2025
- Phase 4, construction of Performing Arts building expected completion June 2026
- Phase 5, field installation expected completion December 2026.
Project Progress
Live Webcams
View the webcams to see the project live.
Construction Update
Progress updates are posted for the previous month.
June 2024
![part of a 4-story building under construction with multiple windows. the top two floors have blue metal paneling, there is brick on the other two floors](http://www.seattleschools.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/RBHS-JUNE-2024-01.jpg)
![part of a long 4-story building under construction with a lift truck and people working on the windows](http://www.seattleschools.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/RBHS-JUNE-2024-02.jpg)
![interior of a building under construction looking up toward skylights several floors above. there are metal studs and railings on the side and a lift is raised to the top floor walls](http://www.seattleschools.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/RBHS-JUNE-2024-03.jpg)
![looking toward a green turf field with markings for yard lines a building under construction is in front with a tiered wall](http://www.seattleschools.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/RBHS-JUNE-2024-04.jpg)
- Finished installation of the new football field synthetic turf.
- Continued roof installation, masonry, metal siding, and window installation.
- Continued installation interior metal stud framing, insulation, wallboard, and paint.
July 2024
- Finish roof.
- Continue exterior sheathing, masonry, metal siding, and window installation.
- Continue interior walls, utilities, and fire sprinkler installation.
Construction Progress Photos
These slides show the project as construction proceeds.
Project Designs
Architects renderings of the new school
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.
Project Team
Design Firms: Bassetti Architects/Moody Nolan
Project Management Firm: Parametrix
General Contractor: Lydig Construction
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