Rainier Valley Leadership Academy does not discriminate in any programs or activities on the basis of sex, race, creed, religion, color, national origin, age, veteran or military status, sexual orientation, gender expression or identity, disability, or the use of a trained dog guide or service animal and provides equal access to the Boy Scouts and other designated youth groups.

​We are so excited to announce that all RVLA Scholars are eligible for the following college programs:

Seattle Promise Scholarships!!!​

-Free tuition at any of the Seattle Colleges: North Seattle College, Seattle Central College or South Seattle College for up to two years, 90 college credits or a student's first degree, whichever comes first.
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-Equity scholarships, which provide flexible funding to students, for books, transportation, housing, etc. for those with financial need.

-Student support and advising beginning in the junior year of high school and lasting through completion of a degree, certificate, credential or transfer to a four-year institution.

Learn more and apply here.


​Washington Guaranteed Admissions Program (WAGAP)​

The Washington Guaranteed Admissions Program (WAGAP) lets you learn if you’ll be admitted to Central Washington University, Eastern Washington University, The Evergreen State College, University of Washington Tacoma, Washington State University or Western Washington University before you even apply! 

1. You have a minimum GPA of 3.0 or higher

2. You have completed or are on track to complete by fall 2024 all the College Academic Distribution Requirements (CADRs)

If all of these are true, you are guaranteed admittance to all six participating Washington four-year, public institutions.  

Learn more! WAGAP Student & Family Postcard

​Vision:

Rainier Valley Leadership Academy is an anti-racist collaborative community school focused on dismantling systemic oppression through scholar leadership.

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Mission:

We fulfill our vision by ensuring scholars are college and career ready by providing an anti-racist education, opportunities for collaborative problem solving, and community leadership experiences.

OUR PILLARS

Collaborative Community

We honor our past and present by celebrating the voice of our community, we exceed what is possible by using our collective strengths.

Anti-Racist

We continuously address racism with urgency and action, we decolonize and dismantle systems of oppression to empower our community.

Leadership

We elevate the voice of our future local and global leaders; leadership goes beyond positions of power and comes in many forms.

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Donate

​Rainier Valley Leadership Academy could use your support! Help RVLA by making a tax deductible donation today.

Volunteer

Our volunteers are a crucial part of our success. Fill out a form about yourself to see how you can help.

​Community Partner Interest Form

RVLA is a collaborative community school.  Click here to inquire about how you or your organization can become a RVLA Community Partner.
​​“Being a scholar at Rainier Valley Leadership Academy is important to me because it’s the community I live in. I’m excited to partner with you to make RVLA a better place for people.”
Sarah
​​“Rainier Valley Leadership Academy has impacted my growth as a scholar by teaching me how to be myself.”
Jaleah
​“​We have this mentor group and every morning we make a circle and share our feelings and how we are doing. Being a scholar at RVLA is important to me because I got friends and I got teachers that care about me and support me.”
Amal
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SAFETY FIRST!!
The Washington State Department of Health is excited to introduce the Safety Study Hall, a library for schools, students, and families to learn more about important safety topics.

Per RCW 70.54.490 all schools are required to provide information to our school community that addresses substance use trends, overdose symptoms and response, and the secure storage of prescription drugs, over-the-counter medications, and firearms and ammunition. Follow this link to find these resources.
The Washington State Office of Education Ombuds (OEO) listens, shares information and referrals, and works with families, communities, and schools to address concerns so that every student can fully participate and thrive in our state’s public schools. OEO provides support in multiple languages and has telephone interpretation available. To get help or learn more about what OEO does, please visit our website: https://www.oeo.wa.gov/en; email [email protected], or call:  1-866-297-2597 (interpretation available).
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The Washington State Governor’s Office of the Education Ombuds (OEO) is an independent state agency that helps to reduce educational opportunity gaps by supporting families, students, educators, and other stakeholders in communities across WA in understanding the K-12 school system and resolving concerns collaboratively. OEO services are free and confidential. Anyone can contact OEO with a question or concern about K-12 public schools.
OEO also has 1-page flyers translated into the following languages, which can be downloaded and printed, or copied and pasted into school newsletters or other school publications.

​Washington State Governor's Office of the Education Ombuds (OMBUDS)

OEO Awareness SB 5376 Flyer English
Rainier Valley Leadership Academy does not discriminate in any programs or activities on the basis of sex, race, creed, religion, color, national origin, age, veteran or military status, sexual orientation, gender expression or identity, disability, or the use of a trained dog guide or service animal and provides equal access to the Boy Scouts and other designated youth groups. The following employees have been designated to handle questions and complaints of alleged discrimination:
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Title IX Coordinator
Chief of Staff
Address: 6020 Rainier Ave S, Seattle 98118
Telephone Number: 206-659-0956 
[email protected]

Section 504/ADA Coordinator
Human Resources
Address: 6020 Rainier Ave S, Seattle WA 98118
Telephone Number: 206-659-0956
Email: [email protected]

Civil Rights Compliance Coordinator
Human Resources Coordinator
Address: 6020 Rainier Ave S, Seattle WA 98118
Telephone Number: 206-650-0956
Email: [email protected]

*OCR recognizes that including a person's name may result in an overly burdensome requirement to republish the notice if a person leaves the coordinator position. It is acceptable for a school district to identify its coordinator only through a position title.

Rainier Valley Leadership Academy

6020 Rainier Ave S, Seattle, WA, 98118

(206) 659-0956
[email protected]

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