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#131 of 381 private schools in WA
Top 34% of private schools
O'dea High School
High School
802 TERRY AVE, Seattle, WA 98104
Enrollment
500
Student-Teacher
14.9:1
Score
6.8
Grades
9th – 12th
Enrollment
500
Student-Teacher
14.9:1
Score
6.8
Grades
9th – 12th
Data vintage
2021-22
Data vintage2021-22
How this school compares
Washington private schools
#131 of 381
In Seattle
#34 of 68
public schools
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About O'dea High School
O'dea High School is a private high school in Seattle, WA. O'dea High School serves approximately 500 students, and covers grades 9th-12th, and has a 14.9:1 student-teacher ratio. O'dea High School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.8 out of 10 and ranks #131 of 381 private schools in WA.
- This school 6.8 · Average
- WA avg 5.8
What Parents Should Know
O'dea High School is private, so it runs independently of the local district and sets its own curriculum. That freedom cuts both ways depending on what you want for your child. If you're considering it, start with the practical questions: tuition, financial aid, and how admissions work.
Compare to Public Schools
BetaHow O'dea High School compares to 28 public schools serving similar grades in Seattle, WA
Student Demographics
Nearby High Schools
| School | Rating |
|---|---|
| O'dea High School (this school) | 6.8 |
| Middle College High School | 8.1 |
| Interagency Detention School | 7.2 |
| Summit Public School: Sierra | 8.3 |
| Seattle World School | 6.0 |
| Garfield High School | 7.6 |
| Nova High School | 5.2 |
| The Center School | 6.8 |
| Private School Services | 7.0 |
| Interagency Programs | 5.3 |
| Franklin High School | 7.2 |
| West Seattle High School | 8.2 |
| Lincoln High School | 7.1 |
| Interagency Open Doors | 6.9 |
| Cleveland High School STEM | 8.8 |
| Rainier Valley Leadership Academy | 5.2 |
| Roosevelt High School | 7.9 |
| Ballard High School | 8.2 |
| Chief Sealth International High School | 6.0 |
| Alan T. Sugiyama High School | 5.4 |
| Rainier Beach High School | 6.8 |
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Demographics sourced from NCES Private School Survey (PSS) and Common Core of Data (CCD). Comparisons are based on enrollment-weighted averages.
Score Breakdown
PreliminaryWhat This Rating Measures
This rating reflects classroom size, instructional time, student diversity, community resources, and school characteristics. Private schools are ranked against other private schools in WA.
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Score basis: Private school model
Data coverage: 80% of scoring components had data
Components scored: 4 of 5
Ranking pool: Private schools in WA
Test Scores
Test score data not yet available for this school.
Student Demographics NCES PSS (SY 2021-22)
Source: NCES Private School Survey (PSS)
Location
802 TERRY AVE, Seattle, WA 98104
Nearby Alternatives
Families considering O'dea High School may also want to explore other high schools in the area. Summit Public School: Sierra (rated 8.3/10, 0.7 miles away), which scores notably higher. Another option is Middle College High School (rated 8.1/10, 0.3 miles away), which scores notably higher. Additionally, THE NORTHWEST SCHOOL (rated 7.7/10, 0.4 miles away), which scores slightly higher. For more schools in Seattle, see our Seattle schools guide .
Nearby Schools
20 within 1.3 mi| School | Distance | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| Middle College High School Seattle | 0.3 mi | 8.1 |
| THE NORTHWEST SCHOOL Seattle | 0.4 mi | 7.7 |
| Interagency Detention School Seattle | 0.5 mi | 7.2 |
| SEATTLE ACADEMY OF ARTS AND SCIENCES Seattle | 0.5 mi | 7.1 |
| ONEWORLD NOW! Seattle | 0.7 mi | 4.7 |
| Bailey Gatzert Elementary School Seattle | 0.6 mi | 7.9 |
| PUGET SOUNDS COMMUNITY SCHOOL Seattle | 0.8 mi | 6.8 |
| Summit Public School: Sierra Seattle | 0.7 mi | 8.3 |
| THE POLYTECH Seattle | 0.6 mi | — |
| SPRUCE ST SCHOOL Seattle | 0.8 mi | 6.7 |
| MORNINGSIDE ACADEMY Seattle | 0.9 mi | 5.1 |
| BRIGHT WATER WALDORF SCHOOL Seattle | 0.9 mi | 7.8 |
| Seattle World School Seattle | 0.8 mi | 6.0 |
| Lowell Elementary School Seattle | 1.2 mi | 4.3 |
| SEATTLE CLASSICAL CHRISTIAN SCHOOL Seattle | 0.9 mi | 5.8 |
| MENACHEM MENDEL SEATTLE CHEDER DAY SCHOOL Seattle | 1.2 mi | 6.1 |
| Washington Middle School Seattle | 1.2 mi | 7.2 |
| Garfield High School Seattle | 1.1 mi | 7.6 |
| Nova High School Seattle | 1.1 mi | 5.2 |
| Edmonds S. Meany Middle School Seattle | 1.3 mi | 4.0 |
Neighborhood Census ACS (2019-2023)
Census data for ZIP 98104 (ACS 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates) · Data sources
Median Income
$61,866
Median Home Value
$663,000
Median Rent
$1,511/mo
Population
15,870
College Educated
45.2%
Homeownership
8%
Avg Commute
25.4 min
Poverty Rate
27.8%
Median Age
36.5
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|---|---|
| Henrietta Lacks Health and Bioscience High School Vancouver, WA | 6.8 |
| UNIVERSITY PREP Seattle, WA | 6.8 |
| EASTSIDE PREPARATORY SCHOOL Kirkland, WA | 6.7 |
| Highland High School Cowiche, WA | 6.7 |
| Naches Valley High School Naches, WA | 6.7 |
| Science and Math Institute Tacoma, WA | 6.7 |
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about O'dea High School
What grades does O'dea High School serve?
O'dea High School serves students in grades 9th through 12th.
How many students attend O'dea High School?
O'dea High School has an enrollment of approximately 500 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at O'dea High School?
The student-teacher ratio at O'dea High School is 14.9:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 11:1 for private schools.
How does O'dea High School rank in WA?
O'dea High School ranks #131 of 381 private schools in WA.
What is O'dea High School's MySchoolScout rating?
O'dea 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.
Is O'dea High School a private school?
Yes, O'dea High School is a private all-boys school with a Roman Catholic affiliation. Private schools are not required to participate in state standardized testing, so academic performance data may be limited compared to public schools.
Is O'dea High School a religious school?
O'dea High School has a Roman Catholic religious affiliation.
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Quick Facts NCES PSS (SY 2021-22)
- Grades
- 9th – 12th
- Enrollment
- 500
- Gender Split
- 100% M / 0% F
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 14.9:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 34
- Type
- private
- Coed Status
- all-boys
- Affiliation
- Roman Catholic
- School Day
- 7.5 hours
- Days Per Year
- 180 days
- Setting
- Large City
- County
- King County
- Phone
- (206) 923-7551
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