Very Good
#727 of 2,228 schools in WA
Top 33% in state
Interagency Detention School
High School · Seattle School District No. 1 · Seattle, WA
A Seattle School District No. 1 high school where students score 21 points below what's typical for similar communities.
1211 E ALDER MS 1-F, Seattle, WA 98122
- Math 25% proficient (2019)
- Reading 25% proficient (2017)
Academics
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Students at Interagency Detention School score 25% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 45%).
2019 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. WA average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 50 points since 2016, to 25% in 2019, across a 10-year record (2010–2019).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 25% (multi-year average, 2010-2019) · reading/ELA 34% (multi-year average, 2010-2017)
Based on 13 test records from WA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
50%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Interagency Detention School 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 92Walker's Paradise
- Transit 93Rider’s Paradise
- Bike 93Biker’s Paradise
- 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
$106,479
Median home value
$929,400
Median rent
$1,991/mo
College educated
71.5%
Homeownership
27.9%
Poverty rate
13.1%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 98122; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Middle College High SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 8.1 | 9–12 | 0.4 mi | 95 | Compare → |
| Summit Public School: SierraCharter · enrollment unverified | 8.3 | 9–12 | 0.4 mi | 221 | Compare → |
| O'dea High SchoolPrivate · tuition | 6.8private | 9–12 | 0.5 mi | 500 | Compare → |
| Seattle Academy of Arts and SciencesPrivate · tuition | 7.1private | 6–12 | 0.6 mi | 1,081 | Compare → |
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.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Seattle School District No. 1
- Schools in district
- 109
- Rank in district
- #77 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
Interagency Detention School is listed in Seattle School District No. 1; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Interagency Detention School
Interagency Detention School is a public high school in Seattle, WA, part of Seattle School District No. 1, serving approximately 30 students in grades 6th-12th. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.2 out of 10 and ranks #727 of 2,228 schools in WA. State assessment records show 25% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2010-2019) and 34% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2010-2017).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Interagency Detention School
What grades does Interagency Detention School serve?
Interagency Detention School serves students in grades 6th through 12th.
How many students attend Interagency Detention School?
Interagency Detention School has an enrollment of approximately 30 students.
How does Interagency Detention School rank in WA?
Interagency Detention School ranks #727 of 2,228 schools in WA.
What is Interagency Detention School's MySchoolScout rating?
Interagency Detention School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.2 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 Interagency Detention School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Interagency Detention School has 25% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2010-2019) and 34% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2010-2017).
Is Interagency Detention School a charter school?
No, Interagency Detention School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Interagency Detention School a Title I school?
No, Interagency Detention School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Interagency Detention School?
50.0% of students at Interagency Detention School 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
- 6th – 12th
- Enrollment
- 30
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large City
- County
- King County
- Phone
- (206) 205-9422
- Area population (ZIP 98122)
- 42,001
- Area average commute
- 23.9 min
- Area median age
- 31.8
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 · 2019 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2019 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- 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 · 2017 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2017 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- 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 98122; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2010-2019, multi-year average, 2010-2017; directory SY 2023–24
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