Highly Capable
SPS Highly Capable Services
At Seattle Public Schools (SPS), we are focused on honoring and supporting the brilliance of every student.
Seattle Public Schools is expanding access to Highly Capable (HC) services with the addition of two new elementary school sites—Alki Elementary School and Rainier View Elementary School—beginning in the 2026–27 school year.
The expansion reflects feedback gathered during community engagement sessions, where families and educators consistently shared the importance of offering Highly Capable services closer to students’ homes. By adding these two sites, the district aims to improve accessibility, strengthen neighborhood school connections, and better serve students across Seattle.
Both Alki and Rainier View elementaries are hosting open houses in March. Join us to learn more about the new HC sites and meet school leaders, educators, and staff from the Department of HC services.
Alki Elementary @ Schmitz Park School
Wednesday, March 18, 5-6 p.m.
Rainier View Elementary
Thursday, March 19, 5-6 p.m.
Referrals for High School Highly Capable Services are now open. Families, students, and staff who believe a student may benefit from a Highly Capable designation are encouraged to submit a referral for consideration.
High School Highly Capable Referral webpage.Returning to Seattle?
Students who were previously identified with a Highly Capable designation and then left the district should contact the HC Customer Care team at hicap@seattleschools.org after re-enrolling in Seattle Public Schools. The Customer Care team will verify the student’s prior eligibility, and once confirmed, the HC designation will be reinstated.