Lakeside School
Website: https://www.lakesideschool.org/Location: 14050 1st Avenue NE, Seattle, WA 98125 School Type: Private Grades Served: 5-12
School Profile
| Attribute | Detail |
|---|---|
| Annual Tuition | ~$49,350 (2025, highest grade) |
| Enrollment | 876-900 students |
| Endowment / Total Funding | $264 million (2023) |
| Notable Donors / Investors | Bill Gates ($40M donation), Paul Allen |
Why They Stand Out for Tech Innovation
Birthplace of Microsoft (Gates & Allen met here); pioneering K-12 CS/AI with student-built tools like Andromeda; top US STEM high school; heavy investment in tech facilities
Technology and Innovation Programs
Top-ranked STEM; student-led Andromeda AI; long CS history; AI/ML summer courses; Green-Yellow-Red AI policy
Maker Spaces and Innovation Labs
Tech Grotto; makerspace programs; upcoming engineering/robotics labs in Allen-Gates renovation (2027)
AI, Robotics, and Computer Science
CS curriculum (programming, cybersecurity, data science); Andromeda AI (ChatGPT server); robotics fleet; student AI club; Inspirit AI courses
Key Partnerships
Alumni-founded Microsoft (Gates/Allen); no current specific partnerships noted
Leadership and Contacts
| Role | Name / Contact |
|---|---|
| Head of School / CEO | Ryan Boccuzzi (Interim Head since Feb 2026); prev. Kai Bynum |
| Technology / Innovation Director | Jamie Britto (Director of Technology); Heather Butler (Asst. Dir. Tech & Makerspace Coord.) |
| Admissions Email | 206-368-3600 (general), admissions@lakesideschool.org |
| Main Phone | 206-368-3600 |
Sources
Official Website, Contact Page, Head Search, Wikipedia, Niche, TATLER Endowment, TATLER AI, TATLER CS, Business Insider, LinkedIn People Search