Op-Ed Response to Seattle Times Article: Maritime HS Broken Promises

Maritime High School in the Highline School District is facing significant challenges, according to a parent op-ed responding to recent Seattle Times coverage. Enrollment has dropped sharply since the school opened in 2021—one class started with 46 students and fell to 26—and seven of ten teachers left or were dismissed before the 2024 school year. Parents report unfulfilled promises including lack of rigorous academics, limited boat time despite maritime focus, absent woodworking classes, and poor communication from leadership.