Realistic Transition Program in Burien, Washington on DonorsChoose

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About this school

Realistic Transition Program is a public school in Burien, Washington that is part of Highline Public Schools. Its teachers have had 14 projects funded on DonorsChoose.

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Public School

Grades Not specified

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18367 8th Avenue South

Burien, WA 98148 View local requests

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Realistic Transition Program Teachers on DonorsChoose

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Realistic Transition Program Demographics

71%

of students receive free or reduced price lunch

Source: the National Center for Education Statistics

66%

of students are Black, Latino, Native American, or Asian

Schools in districts that mainly serve students of color receive substantially less state and local support than similar districts that serve primarily White students. Learn more about this gap, why it exists, and how you can help close it.

Realistic Transition Program Support on DonorsChoose Last updated Mar 6, 2026

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