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#183 of 2,228 schools in WA

Top 8% in state

Cleveland High School Stem

High School · Seattle School District No. 1 · Seattle, WA

A Seattle School District No. 1 high school where students score 12 points above what's typical for similar communities.

5511 15 AVE S, Seattle, WA 98108

  • Math 42% vs WA 36% (2024)
  • Reading 70% vs WA 56% (2024)
  • 5/5 advanced STEM subjects

Academics

Full Profile · 4/4 metrics
Student Progress9.2Excellent25%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data13
Annual Change-0.3 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2024
TrendStable
Academics8.7Excellent25%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency42% (2024 SBA)
Reading/ELA Proficiency69.6% (2024 SBA)
Math vs. State Avg+10.5 pts
Reading vs. State Avg+8.4 pts
Overall Proficiency56% (2024 SBA, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)44% (model expectation from 2024 SBA)
vs. Expected+12.2 pts
Adjusted Percentile80th
College Readiness9.5Excellent30%
Graduation rates, AP course participation, and IB availability.
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AP Participation31.9%
IB ProgramNo
Resources & Environment7.4Very Good20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio18.5:1
District spending per student$21,806
Chronic Absenteeism29.8%

Students at Cleveland High School Stem score 56% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 44%).

How we calculate scores →

2024 SBA proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. WA average.

Math Proficiency42%(2024 SBA)
School
State
36%(2024 SBA)
ELA Proficiency70%(2024 SBA)
School
State
56%(2024 SBA)

Trend

↓ Declining

Proficiency has fallen 8 points since 2018, to 56% in 2024, across a 16-year record (2009–2024).

Show all 13 years
2009
Math
22%
ELA
67%
2010
Math
52%
ELA
72%
2011
Math
77%
ELA
77%
2012
Math
86%
ELA
86%
2013
Math
80%
ELA
83%
2014
Math
25%
ELA
35%
2015
Math
47%
ELA
92%
2016
Math
25%
ELA
87%
2017
Math
57%
ELA
83%
2018
Math
50%
ELA
77%
2019
Math
50%
ELA
77%
2022
ELA
79%
2024
Math
42%
ELA
70%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 50% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 75% (multi-year average, 2009-2024)

Based on 29 test records from WA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).

Equity & diversity

Shown separately, not included in the overall score

Free/reduced lunch

52.7%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

How we rate schools

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The neighborhood

Where Cleveland High School Stem sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.

Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries. Open the Seattle map →

Getting around & local context

  • Walk 75Very Walkable
  • Transit 54Good Transit
  • Bike 71Very Bikeable
  • City Safety: High5,803/100K

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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Seattle), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details

Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.

Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)

Median income

$90,806

Median home value

$693,500

Median rent

$1,463/mo

College educated

37%

Homeownership

56.9%

Poverty rate

21.1%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 98108; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Programs & Offerings

AP/IB Programs3AP courses offered
31.9% participation·State avg: 2.8 AP courses·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Advanced STEM Courses5of 5 advanced subjects offered
Algebra II, Advanced Math, Calculus, Chemistry, Physics·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Gifted & Talented ProgramAvailable
This school offers a gifted and talented program for qualifying students.·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
Interagency Open DoorsEnrollment path unverified6.99–121.3 mi122Compare →
Rainier Valley Leadership AcademyCharter · enrollment unverified5.26–121.8 mi163Compare →
Franklin High SchoolEnrollment path unverified7.29–121.9 mi1,237Compare →
Interagency ProgramsEnrollment path unverified5.36–122.1 mi242Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.

Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.

Seattle School District No. 1

Schools in district
109
Rank in district
#33 of 106
District spending per student
$21,806NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
8.5%Census SAIPE · 2024

Cleveland High School Stem is listed in Seattle School District No. 1; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Cleveland High School Stem

Cleveland High School Stem is a public high school in Seattle, WA, part of Seattle School District No. 1, serving approximately 890 students in grades 9th-12th with a 18.5:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 8.8 out of 10 and ranks #183 of 2,228 schools in WA. State assessment records show 50% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 75% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Cleveland High School Stem

What grades does Cleveland High School Stem serve?

Cleveland High School Stem serves students in grades 9th through 12th.

How many students attend Cleveland High School Stem?

Cleveland High School Stem has an enrollment of approximately 890 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Cleveland High School Stem?

The student-teacher ratio at Cleveland High School Stem is 18.5:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Cleveland High School Stem rank in WA?

Cleveland High School Stem ranks #183 of 2,228 schools in WA.

What is Cleveland High School Stem's MySchoolScout rating?

Cleveland High School Stem has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.8 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.

What are the test scores at Cleveland High School Stem?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Cleveland High School Stem has 50% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 75% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).

Is Cleveland High School Stem a charter school?

No, Cleveland High School Stem is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is Cleveland High School Stem a Title I school?

No, Cleveland High School Stem is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Cleveland High School Stem?

52.7% of students at Cleveland High School Stem qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.

School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)

Grades
9th – 12th
Enrollment
890
Student-Teacher Ratio
18.5:1
Teachers (FTE)
48
Type
regular
Setting
Large City
County
King County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
29.8%
Area population (ZIP 98108)
24,430
Area average commute
28.1 min
Area median age
37
About this school's data

Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.

School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
  • Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
MySchoolScout rating and rank
MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
  • Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
  • Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
Math proficiency
State department of education · 2024 SBA · Low confidence
  • Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
Reading/ELA proficiency
State department of education · 2024 SBA · Low confidence
  • Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
Student progress (growth)
NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
  • Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
  • Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
  • Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 98108; this does not measure the attendance area.
Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.

Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2024; directory SY 2023–24

About our data · How we calculate scores

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