Shorecrest / Shorewood High School Modernization

High School Design Information

The Shoreline School Board has approved the schematic designs for the modernization/replacement of Shorecrest and Shorewood High Schools.

Since the approval of the $150 million bond issue by Shoreline and Lake Forest Park voters in February 2010, architectural firms for both schools and the District staff have been busy creating and refining these designs.

The designs are in keeping with the educational specification goals for the projects adopted by the School Board in 2008. These include creating a safe and secure environment for students, an environment that honors community values and promotes community access, and spaces that support a comprehensive educational experience.

At Shorecrest, the new building will be set back farther from 25th Avenue Northeast than the current structure. The modernization will occur in phases, with students occupying portables and the portions of the building not under construction. The campus features a three-story main academics and commons building with the athletics building to the south. The existing theater building will remain in its present location at the north end of the campus, expanded to include arts and music programs. In keeping with the Shorecrest Highlander traditions, there are a number of green open space areas throughout. The rocks that are such popular places for Shorecrest students to sit outdoors will be featured as well.

The new Shorewood High School will be centered in the northeast portion of the campus. It features a three-story academic building with a central commons. The historic Ronald School building will be restored for performing arts programs in proximity to the school's new multipurpose theater and gymnasium. Shorewood students will be able to continue using the majority of the existing building while the new school is built on the remainder of the site.

Construction is expected to begin at both sites in 2011, with estimated building completion in time for the 2013-14 school year.