Tukwila School District was recently recognized as the most diverse district in the nation

The Tukwila School District has been identified as the number one most diverse School District in the United States, with huge demographic changes and details of where immigrants have settled in recent years.
The link below, from a recent article in the New York Times, shows the trends and demographic data in more detail.Districts following Tukwila in diversity are located in California. http://projects.nytimes.com/immigration/enrollment?scp=1&sq=Tukwila%20Diversi…
About the City of Tukwila

Tukwila, a community of 17,110, welcomes diversity. Incorporated in 1908, the city offers a blend of businesses, churches, parks, and abundant single and multi-family housing available to all income levels in an attractive urban atmosphere.

Tukwila is located in South King County, Washington, close to the I-5 and I-405 freeways and major arterials. Tukwila is located just south of Seattle, and 20 minutes north of Tacoma. Nearby are Sea-Tac International Airport, Westfield regional shopping mall (formerly known as Southcenter Mall), The Boeing Company, and other retail/office/high-tech/industrial complexes. The district is minutes from South Seattle, Renton, Kent, Burien, and Federal Way.

Our students will inspire you. More than 2,700 are enrolled in five schools located within the limits of historic Tukwila. The average student-teacher ratio is 1:25. Students represent many cultures and ethnic groups and speak more than 60 world languages.

Thirty-four (34) percent of students qualify for English Language Learner services. Seventy one (71) percent of students are eligible for free/reduced school meals. A certified staff of 182, classified staff 122, and an administrative team of 20 full/part time employees serve the district. As of November 2006, the district has 23 National Board certified teachers.

The district consists of five schools: 3 elementary schools, 1 middle school, and 1 high school. Our community supports our schools. Voters consistently support levy and bond issues. Parents serve on school site councils and parent service organizations. We maintain strong business/community/school partnerships, including the Tukwila Children’s Foundation, established as a 501(c)(3) charitable organization.