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#1305 of 2,228 schools in WA
Seattle World School
High School · Seattle School District No. 1 · Seattle, WA
A Seattle School District No. 1 high school where students score 6 points below what's typical for similar communities.
1700 East Union St., Seattle, WA 98122
- Math 15% proficient (2019)
- Reading 10% proficient (2022)
- 2/5 advanced STEM subjects
Academics
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Students at Seattle World School score 12% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 19%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. WA average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency has held near 10% across the 14-year record (2009–2022).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 19% (multi-year average, 2009-2019) · reading/ELA 9% (multi-year average, 2009-2022)
Based on 23 test records from WA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
93.5%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Seattle World School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
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Getting around & local context
- Walk 98Walker's Paradise
- Transit 72Excellent Transit
- Bike 96Biker’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.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
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Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Seattle Academy of Arts and SciencesPrivate · tuition | 7.1private | 6–12 | 0.3 mi | 1,081 | Compare → |
| Nova High SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 5.2 | 9–12 | 0.5 mi | 258 | Compare → |
| Middle College High SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 8.1 | 9–12 | 0.6 mi | 95 | Compare → |
| Garfield High SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 7.6 | 9–12 | 0.7 mi | 1,641 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
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
- #94 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
Seattle World School is listed in Seattle School District No. 1; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Seattle World School
Seattle World School is a public high school in Seattle, WA, part of Seattle School District No. 1, serving approximately 185 students in grades 6th-12th with a 11.6:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.0 out of 10 and ranks #1,305 of 2,228 schools in WA. State assessment records show 19% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2019) and 9% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Seattle World School
What grades does Seattle World School serve?
Seattle World School serves students in grades 6th through 12th.
How many students attend Seattle World School?
Seattle World School has an enrollment of approximately 185 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Seattle World School?
The student-teacher ratio at Seattle World School is 11.6:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Seattle World School rank in WA?
Seattle World School ranks #1,305 of 2,228 schools in WA.
What is Seattle World School's MySchoolScout rating?
Seattle World School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.0 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 Seattle World School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Seattle World School has 19% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2019) and 9% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is Seattle World School a charter school?
No, Seattle World School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Seattle World School a Title I school?
No, Seattle World School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Seattle World School?
93.5% of students at Seattle World 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
- 185
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 11.6:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 16
- Type
- alternative
- Setting
- Large City
- County
- King County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 90.3%
- Phone
- (206) 252-2200
- 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 · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2022 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.
- 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, 2009-2019, multi-year average, 2009-2022; directory SY 2023–24
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