Hyla Overview
About Hyla
Hyla is devoted to teaching students in grades 6-12 to think critically and wisely, find heartfelt joy and interest in learning, and lead lives of character and integrity. Our students emerge with voice and independence, ready for high school both academically and socially.
Hyla is...
- a school where every student is seen, understood, challenged, and celebrated in academic classes that feature active student involvement, and in extra-curricular programs that introduce students to new experiences to encourage growth.
- a philosophy that insists on small class sizes so that students and teachers can develop the close, caring connections that are the foundation of all learning.
- a pedagogy infused with freedom, choice, and collaboration to engage students in their own academic growth.
- a curriculum that allows teachers to engage students in active, hands-on learning.
- a place where students thrive in dynamic settings of our two distinct campuses, each designed to meet the needs of the age it serves.
- a culture of respect, kindness, inclusion, and participation that develops young leaders with character and integrity.
- a community that takes care of each other, during the middle school years, high school years, and beyond.
NWAIS Accreditation
Hyla is proud to be accredited by the Northwest Association of Independent Schools. NWAIS accreditation requires adherence to the highest standards of operation and best practices, and a commitment to the mission of NWAIS and the following essential characteristics:
- Commitment to the Public Good
- Effective Governance and Operations
- Physical Location or Place
- Primary Focus of Academic Education
- Commitment to the Best Interests of Children
Quick Look
Hyla School is a co-ed, independent, non-profit school serving grades 6-12 on two campuses. We welcome students from Bainbridge, North Kitsap, and Seattle.
Upper School Profile: Colleges can click here for our upper school profile.
Enrollment: Historically Hyla has ~100 students in grades 6-8. Fully enrolled, we anticipate ~45 students/grade in the upper school.
Class Size: In grades 6-8, we have ~32 students/grade and ~18/class. Once fully enrolled high school, we anticipate~45 students/grade and ~22/class in the upper school.
Tuition Assistance: Twenty-five percent of our families receive Tuition Assistance.
Courses taught:
- Grades 6-8: Classes include Art, Drama, Electives, English, Global Education, History, Humanities, Human Relations, HyLab (makerspace), Math, Physical Education, Science, and Spanish.
- Grades 9-12: Core classes include Social Studies, English, Math, Science and Spanish. We also offer Electives, Aperture Courses, and Panoramas (3-week immersive studies).
One school, two campuses:
- Grades 6-8: Our 13-acre middle school campus is located on a historic homestead, redesigned as a school specifically for the developmental growth of this age group with features like outdoor hallways, separate buildings, flexible space, and lots of open outdoor space. In 2021, the entire campus was renovated, including the addition of a new Community Hall, theater, kitchen, and HyLab (makerspace). Our campus also includes the historic barn with climbing wall, outdoor playfield, disc golf course, sport court, meadow, Gaga pit, and surrounding woods and trails.
- Grades 9-12: Likewise, our high school campus is intentionally designed to best serve the age and the program. Our upper school campus is located on Ericksen Avenue in Winslow, with easy access to downtown, the ferry terminal, and Kitsap Transit buses.
Transportation: Parents are responsible for transporting their students to and from school, but we do offer a shuttle service for off-island families. We encourage car-pooling. We also partner with Kitsap Transit's "BI Ride" bus service and they come to our middle school every afternoon after school. Students at our upper school can walk to the ferry terminal to access all the Kitsap Transit bus routes.
Middle School Hours: 8:15 AM to 3:10 PM
Upper School Hours: 8:25 AM to 2:55 PM
Faculty & Staff: 15 teachers and an administrative team of 9, including Dean of Students, School Counselor, College Counselor, and Academic Dean & Learning Specialist, and others.
Middle School Location: 7861 Bucklin Hill Road, Bainbridge Island, Washington 98110.
Upper School Location: 355 Ericksen Avenue, Bainbridge Island, WA 98110.
Phone Number: (206) 842-5988