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West Seattle High School

PublicRegularGrades 9–12
SEATTLE, Washington · Seattle School District No. 1
SCHOOL SNAPSHOT
Students1,479
Student:Teacher22.8:1
Free/Reduced Lunch18%
Title INo
West Seattle
OverviewEnrollmentDemographicsPerformanceAttendanceOutcomesBehaviourWorkforce

Key Indicators

At-a-glance snapshot, compared to state averages where available

State avg: 387
1,479
Total Enrollment
State avg: 51%
18%-32.2pp
Free/Reduced Lunch
22.8:1
Student : Teacher
Public
Sector
No
Title I
District
Governance
9–12
Grade Span
High
Level

Overview

West Seattle High School is a public high serving grades 9–12 in SEATTLE, Washington. The school enrolls 1,479 students. It is part of the Seattle School District No. 1 district.

Source: NCES CCD (2023)

Strengths & Things to Consider

Indicators pulled CCD and benchmarked against Washington state averages. This is not a ranking — different families value different things.

Strengths

Serves a relatively affluent student body
18% free/reduced-lunch eligibility (below 51% state average)

Things to Consider

Higher-than-average student-to-teacher ratio
22.8:1 — larger classes than typical

Key Facts

SectorPublic
School TypeRegular
LevelHigh
Grade Span9–12
DistrictSeattle School District No. 1
County53033
CitySEATTLE
ZIP98116
CharterNo
MagnetNo
Title INo
NCES School ID530771001262

Student Demographics

Total Enrollment1,479
White0.6%
Hispanic / Latino10.7%
Black / African American7.2%
Asian6.7%
American Indian / Alaska Native63.0%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.3%
Two or More Races11.5%

Race / Ethnicity Distribution

White
0.6%
Hispanic
10.7%
Black
7.2%
Asian
6.7%
Two+
11.5%
Source: NCES CCD (2023)

Equity & Title I

In the United States, Free/Reduced Lunch (FRL) eligibility is the primary federal proxy for student poverty. Schools with 40% or more FRL-eligible students typically qualify for Title I school-wide programs.

FRL %18%
State Avg51%
Title INo
Source: NCES CCD (2023)