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#910 of 2,228 schools in WA
Top 41% in state
The Center School
High School · Seattle School District No. 1 · Seattle, WA
A Seattle School District No. 1 high school where students score 9 points below what's typical for similar communities.
305 HARRISON ST, Seattle, WA 98109
- Math 43% vs WA 36% (2024)
- Reading 70% vs WA 56% (2024)
- 3/5 advanced STEM subjects
Academics
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Students at The Center School score 57% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 65%).
2024 SBA proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. WA average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 13 points since 2018, to 57% in 2024, across a 16-year record (2009–2024).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 63% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 91% (multi-year average, 2009-2024)
Based on 26 test records from WA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
17.4%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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Where The Center 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 97Walker's Paradise
- Transit 88Excellent Transit
- Bike 84Very 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
$130,845
Median home value
$986,000
Median rent
$2,329/mo
College educated
78.1%
Homeownership
21.4%
Poverty rate
8.5%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 98109; 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Morningside AcademyPrivate · tuition | 5.1 | 1–9 | 0.7 mi | 90 | Compare → |
| The PolytechPrivate · tuition | Not rated | 10–12 | 1.0 mi | 6 | Compare → |
| The Northwest SchoolPrivate · tuition | 7.7 | 6–12 | 1.3 mi | 453 | Compare → |
| Fusion Academy SeattlePrivate · tuition | 6.9 | 6–12 | 1.4 mi | 54 | Compare → |
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
- #86 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
The Center School is listed in Seattle School District No. 1; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About The Center School
The Center School is a public high school in Seattle, WA, part of Seattle School District No. 1, serving approximately 184 students in grades 9th-12th with a 15.3:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.8 out of 10 and ranks #910 of 2,228 schools in WA. State assessment records show 63% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 91% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about The Center School
What grades does The Center School serve?
The Center School serves students in grades 9th through 12th.
How many students attend The Center School?
The Center School has an enrollment of approximately 184 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at The Center School?
The student-teacher ratio at The Center School is 15.3:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does The Center School rank in WA?
The Center School ranks #910 of 2,228 schools in WA.
What is The Center School's MySchoolScout rating?
The Center 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 The Center School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, The Center School has 63% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 91% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Is The Center School a charter school?
No, The Center School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is The Center School a Title I school?
No, The Center School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for The Center School?
17.4% of students at The Center 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
- 184
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 15.3:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 12
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large City
- County
- King County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 57.6%
- Phone
- (206) 252-9850
- Area population (ZIP 98109)
- 32,552
- Area average commute
- 22 min
- Area median age
- 32.1
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 98109; 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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