As part of the district’s long-term planning work, our Enrollment Demographics Advisory Committee (EDAC) has been reviewing enrollment and demographic trends across Northshore. Composed of parents, staff, and community members, the group was formerly known as the Enrollment Demographics Task Force. These trends include significant differences in school enrollment and size, declining birth rates, and uneven enrollment growth across the district. Schools in the east and southwest areas are projected to continue experiencing enrollment declines. View the Sept. 14 School Board Study Session on this topic.

Over the past several years, the district has implemented small changes to address our district’s  shifting demographics, including closing schools to waivers and adjusting program site placements. While these past adjustments have helped address some enrollment challenges, they are not enough to address the longer-term trends and enrollment imbalances we are already seeing across the district. 

In response, the district is taking a broader look at the enrollment impacts on our schools and considering further adjustments to meet our needs. Typically this type of comprehensive review occurs every 10 years. Future adjustments may include changes to boundaries, school repurposing, and/or school closure, however no decisions have been made.

EDAC has been reviewing our comprehensive data, considering community feedback, and exploring potential solutions. The committee will bring potential options forward for consideration by district staff and the School Board. The final recommendations will be presented to the School Board for approval in early March 2027, with any changes taking effect fall 2028.

Community engagement will be vital to this process and we are committed to approaching potential changes with transparency, care, and compassion. This webpage will continue to be updated with information and opportunities to provide input and participate in the process. 

Learn more about EDAC