Excellent
#375 of 2,228 schools in WA
Top 17% in state
West Seattle High School
High School · Seattle School District No. 1 · Seattle, WA
A Seattle School District No. 1 high school where students score 4 points above what's typical for similar communities.
3000 CALIFORNIA AV SW, Seattle, WA 98116
- Math 53% vs WA 36% (2024)
- Reading 84% vs WA 56% (2024)
- 5/5 advanced STEM subjects
Academics
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Students at West Seattle High School score 68% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 64%).
2024 SBA proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. WA average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is up 10 points across the 16-year record (2009–2024) and has held near 68% recently.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 57% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 81% (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
19%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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Where West Seattle 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 88Very Walkable
- Transit 42Some Transit
- Bike 72Very 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
$130,504
Median home value
$917,000
Median rent
$2,033/mo
College educated
68.9%
Homeownership
53.7%
Poverty rate
4.7%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 98116; 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Seattle Lutheran High SchoolPrivate · tuition | 7.5private | 9–12 | 0.8 mi | 69 | Compare → |
| Interagency ProgramsEnrollment path unverified | 5.3 | 6–12 | 2.5 mi | 242 | Compare → |
| Private School ServicesEnrollment path unverified | 7.0 | PK–12 | 2.5 mi | 170 | Compare → |
| Puget Sounds Community SchoolPrivate · tuition | 6.8private | 6–12 | 3.1 mi | 33 | 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
- #53 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
West Seattle High School is listed in Seattle School District No. 1; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About West Seattle High School
West Seattle High School is a public high school in Seattle, WA, part of Seattle School District No. 1, serving approximately 1,392 students in grades 9th-12th with a 22.1:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 8.2 out of 10 and ranks #375 of 2,228 schools in WA. State assessment records show 57% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 81% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about West Seattle High School
What grades does West Seattle High School serve?
West Seattle High School serves students in grades 9th through 12th.
How many students attend West Seattle High School?
West Seattle High School has an enrollment of approximately 1,392 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at West Seattle High School?
The student-teacher ratio at West Seattle High School is 22.1:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does West Seattle High School rank in WA?
West Seattle High School ranks #375 of 2,228 schools in WA.
What is West Seattle High School's MySchoolScout rating?
West Seattle High School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.2 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 West Seattle High School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, West Seattle High School has 57% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 81% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Is West Seattle High School a charter school?
No, West Seattle High School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is West Seattle High School a Title I school?
No, West Seattle High School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for West Seattle High School?
19.0% of students at West Seattle 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
- 1,392
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 22.1:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 63
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large City
- County
- King County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 29.9%
- Phone
- (206) 252-8800
- Area population (ZIP 98116)
- 28,091
- Area average commute
- 31.6 min
- Area median age
- 40.5
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 98116; 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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