Futures School is an alternative high school and one of the Lake Washington district's "Choice" schools. Enrollment is limited to 75 students who are taught in a more personal way, in a small, positive environment where independent critical thinking skills are emphasized and students can receive individual attention. Graduation rates are high, and the curriculum also focuses on social skills through events such as retreats and outdoors challenge courses where team-building is important.
Students are also given more options to achieve goals, such as e-learning, and are given meaningful work with real-life connections. Semesters are split into three sessions, and students must pass two to remain in the school. Those who pass all three receive greater credit toward graduation than students in traditional class.
The school's classrooms are within Juanita High.