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#908 of 2,228 schools in WA

Top 41% in state

Nathan Hale High School

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

A Seattle School District No. 1 high school serving grades 9th – 12th.

10750 30 AV NE, Seattle, WA 98125

  • Math 40% vs WA 36% (2024)
  • Reading 70% vs WA 56% (2024)
  • 5/5 advanced STEM subjects

Academics

Full Profile · 4/4 metrics
Student Progress4.6Below Average25%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data12
Annual Change-2.02 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2024
TrendDeclining
Academics7.6Very Good25%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency40.3% (2024 SBA)
Reading/ELA Proficiency70.4% (2024 SBA)
Math vs. State Avg+8.8 pts
Reading vs. State Avg+9.2 pts
Overall Proficiency55% (2024 SBA, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)55% (model expectation from 2024 SBA)
vs. Expected+0.1 pts
Adjusted Percentile64th
College Readiness9.3Excellent30%
Graduation rates, AP course participation, and IB availability.
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AP Participation28.1%
IB ProgramNo
Resources & Environment4.7Below Average20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio20.6:1
District spending per student$21,806
Chronic Absenteeism38.8%

Students at Nathan Hale High School score 55% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 55%).

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2024 SBA proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. WA average.

Math Proficiency40%(2024 SBA)
School
State
36%(2024 SBA)
ELA Proficiency70%(2024 SBA)
School
State
56%(2024 SBA)

Trend

↓ Declining

Proficiency has fallen 9 points since 2018, to 55% in 2024, across a 16-year record (2009–2024).

Show all 12 years
2009
Math
61%
ELA
84%
2010
Math
86%
ELA
89%
2011
Math
85%
ELA
84%
2012
Math
86%
ELA
86%
2013
Math
88%
ELA
88%
2015
Math
70%
ELA
98%
2016
Math
52%
ELA
97%
2017
Math
63%
ELA
83%
2018
Math
49%
ELA
79%
2019
Math
49%
ELA
79%
2022
ELA
77%
2024
Math
40%
ELA
70%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 64% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 83% (multi-year average, 2009-2024)

Based on 27 test records from WA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).

Equity & diversity

Shown separately, not included in the overall score

Free/reduced lunch

33.8%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

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The neighborhood

Where Nathan Hale High 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 45Car-Dependent
  • Transit 49Some Transit
  • Bike 41Somewhat 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

$96,725

Median home value

$844,500

Median rent

$1,856/mo

College educated

60.6%

Homeownership

45.7%

Poverty rate

9.6%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 98125; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Programs & Offerings

AP/IB Programs3AP courses offered
28.1% participation·State avg: 2.8 AP courses·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Athletics23sports offered
10 boys'·13 girls'·33 teams (incl. JV)·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
Seattle Waldorf SchoolPrivate · tuition7.7PK–120.4 mi278Compare →
Dartmoor SchoolPrivate · tuitionNot rated7–121.2 mi9Compare →
Spring AcademyPrivate · tuition5.96–121.2 mi30Compare →
University PrepPrivate · tuition6.86–121.4 mi613Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.

Seattle School District No. 1

Schools in district
109
Rank in district
#84 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

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

About Nathan Hale High School

Nathan Hale High School is a public high school in Seattle, WA, part of Seattle School District No. 1, serving approximately 1,091 students in grades 9th-12th with a 20.6:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.8 out of 10 and ranks #908 of 2,228 schools in WA. State assessment records show 64% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 83% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Nathan Hale High School

What grades does Nathan Hale High School serve?

Nathan Hale High School serves students in grades 9th through 12th.

How many students attend Nathan Hale High School?

Nathan Hale High School has an enrollment of approximately 1,091 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Nathan Hale High School?

The student-teacher ratio at Nathan Hale High School is 20.6:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Nathan Hale High School rank in WA?

Nathan Hale High School ranks #908 of 2,228 schools in WA.

What is Nathan Hale High School's MySchoolScout rating?

Nathan Hale High School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.8 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 Nathan Hale High School?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Nathan Hale High School has 64% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 83% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).

Is Nathan Hale High School a charter school?

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

Is Nathan Hale High School a Title I school?

No, Nathan Hale High School is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Nathan Hale High School?

33.8% of students at Nathan Hale High 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
9th – 12th
Enrollment
1,091
Student-Teacher Ratio
20.6:1
Teachers (FTE)
53
Type
regular
Setting
Large City
County
King County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
38.8%
Area population (ZIP 98125)
43,807
Area average commute
28.1 min
Area median age
37.8
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 · 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 98125; 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

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