About Interagency Academy

Interagency Academy is a small, alternative high school, with campuses spread out across Seattle, designed to engage students who need different supports than comprehensive schools offer.

How to Enroll: Students enrolling in Interagency Academy can contact Enrollment Services by email at, admissions@seattleschools.org or by phone (206)252-0706 about assignment options. Enrollment and transfer requests to Interagency Academy are coordinated with the Interagency Academy Re-Entry Team, and students are required to attend and engage with re-entry sessions prior to obtaining a schedule and campus placement.  

Interagency Academy is network of small, alternative high schools spread out across Seattle designed to support students who need different supports than comprehensive schools offer. We partner with community-based organizations and agencies to provide unique learning environments with targeted interventions. We are committed to working with every student, regardless of his or her past, and we believe that every student can grow and succeed if given the right support and encouragement. 

Our Mission

Interagency Academy assesses each student’s unique qualities; challenges him or her to achieve educational, career, and social goals through personalized learning plans and collaboration with families and agency partners; and inspires each to become self-sufficient and a good citizen of the community.

Our Core Beliefs and Values

1. We believe in the value of being present.
2. We believe in the value of knowing every student well academically, socially and emotionally.
3. We believe that everyone matters and should be treated with kindness.
4. We believe that we can create an environment that is physically, emotionally, culturally and spiritually safe for everyone.
5. We believe in meeting every student where they are and supporting them as they grow.
6. We believe in celebrating success.
7. We believe in the value of team.
8. We believe joy should be experienced every day. 

Campus Locations

Interagency Academy is a small, alternative high school, with campuses spread out across Seattle, designed to engage students who need different supports than comprehensive schools offer.

Find out more about our different campuses.

Enrollment and Orientation

Interagency Orientation Dates:

Quarter One: August 24th -25th

Start at new campus: Wednesday, September 2nd

How to Enroll: Students enrolling in Interagency Academy can contact Enrollment Services by email at, admissions@seattleschools.org or by phone (206)252-0706 about assignment options. Enrollment and transfer requests to Interagency Academy are coordinated with the Interagency Academy Re-Entry Team, and students are required to attend and engage with re-entry sessions prior to obtaining a schedule and campus placement.  

Please reach out to us if you have questions about our school community. Contact:

Sharonda Willingham: Interagency Principal
srwillingham@seattleschools.org

Bobbie Sohal: Program Administrator and Assistant Principal
bksohal@seattleschools.org

Joeseph Mingo: Interagency Assistant Principal
jemingo@seattleschools.org