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Realistic Transition Program is
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in Burien, Washington that is part of Highline Public Schools.
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of students receive free or reduced price lunch
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Source: the National Center for Education Statistics
66%
of students are Black, Latino, Native
American, or Asian
Data about school demographics comes from the National Center for Education Statistics, via our partners at MDR Education. The numbers in this chart may not add up to 100% because of limitations in the available data.
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Last updated Dec 5, 2025
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Realistic Transition Program
$4,454
raised using DonorsChoose
13
projects
funded
2
teachers
funded
19
donors
1
project
for
basic supplies
6
projects for
technology
1
project for
books
3
projects
for
art supplies
Realistic Transition Program has received support from
16 individuals from Washington and
3 individuals out-of-state.