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#909 of 2,228 schools in WA
Top 41% in state
Rainier Beach High School
High School · Seattle School District No. 1 · Seattle, WA
A Seattle School District No. 1 high school where students score 5 points below what's typical for similar communities.
8815 SEWARD PARK AV S, Seattle, WA 98118
- Math 11% vs WA 36% (2024)
- Reading 31% vs WA 56% (2024)
- 3/5 advanced STEM subjects
Academics
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Students at Rainier Beach High School score 21% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 27%).
2024 SBA proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. WA average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 18 points since 2018, to 21% in 2024, across a 16-year record (2009–2024).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 28% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 52% (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 scoreFree/reduced lunch
80.3%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Rainier Beach High School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
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Getting around & local context
- Walk 75Very Walkable
- Transit 51Good Transit
- Bike 72Very Bikeable
- City Safety: High5,803/100K
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Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$109,085
Median home value
$746,400
Median rent
$1,831/mo
College educated
49%
Homeownership
57.5%
Poverty rate
11.9%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 98118; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alan T. Sugiyama High SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 5.4 | 9–12 | 0.2 mi | 46 | Compare → |
| Derech EmunahPrivate · tuition | Not rated | 9–12 | 1.3 mi | 11 | Compare → |
| Derech Emunah Dba Seattle Jewish Girls High SchoolPrivate · tuition | Not rated | 9–12 | 1.3 mi | 11 | Compare → |
| Ballard High SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 8.2 | 9–12 | Not available | 1,645 | 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.
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
- #85 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
Rainier Beach High School is listed in Seattle School District No. 1; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Rainier Beach High School
Rainier Beach High School is a public high school in Seattle, WA, part of Seattle School District No. 1, serving approximately 765 students in grades 9th-12th with a 16.6:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.8 out of 10 and ranks #909 of 2,228 schools in WA. State assessment records show 28% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 52% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Rainier Beach High School
What grades does Rainier Beach High School serve?
Rainier Beach High School serves students in grades 9th through 12th.
How many students attend Rainier Beach High School?
Rainier Beach High School has an enrollment of approximately 765 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Rainier Beach High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Rainier Beach High School is 16.6:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Rainier Beach High School rank in WA?
Rainier Beach High School ranks #909 of 2,228 schools in WA.
What is Rainier Beach High School's MySchoolScout rating?
Rainier Beach 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 Rainier Beach High School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Rainier Beach High School has 28% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 52% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Is Rainier Beach High School a charter school?
No, Rainier Beach High School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Rainier Beach High School a Title I school?
No, Rainier Beach High School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Rainier Beach High School?
80.3% of students at Rainier Beach 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
- 765
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 16.6:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 46
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large City
- County
- King County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 56.5%
- Phone
- (206) 252-6350
- Area population (ZIP 98118)
- 49,560
- Area average commute
- 30.7 min
- Area median age
- 38
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 98118; 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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