Chief Sealth International High School

2600 Sw Thistle
Seattle, WA 98126
(School attendance zone shown in map)
6/
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Top 50%
Serving 1,195 students in grades 9-12, Chief Sealth International High School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Washington for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 41% (which is lower than the Washington state average of 50%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 68% (which is higher than the Washington state average of 61%).
The student:teacher ratio of 18:1 is higher than the Washington state level of 16:1.
Minority enrollment is 79% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is higher than the Washington state average of 50% (majority Hispanic and Asian).

Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: 9-12
  • Enrollment: 1,195 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 18:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 79%
  • : 84% (Top 20% in WA)
  • : Top 50%
  • : 41% (Top 20%)
  • : 68% (Top 20%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WA Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Chief Sealth International High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Washington for:

School Overview

Chief Sealth International High School's student population of 1,195 students has grown by 12% over five school years.
The teacher population of 66 teachers has grown by 11% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
1,195 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
66 teachers
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School Rankings

Chief Sealth International High School ranks within the top 50% of all 2,052 schools in Washington (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Chief Sealth International High School is 0.79, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.68. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Definition of Terms 2021-2022 School Year Data
This School
State Level (WA)
#993 out of 2052 schools
(Top 50%)
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(18-19)
41%
50%
This chart display the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Chief Sealth International High School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in Washington by year, with the latest 2018-19 school year data.
(18-19)
68%
61%
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Student : Teacher Ratio
18:1
16:1
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American Indian
1%
1%
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Asian
16%
9%
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Hispanic
29%
25%
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Black
23%
5%
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White
21%
50%
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Hawaiian
1%
1%
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Two or more races
9%
9%
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All Ethnic Groups
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0.79
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(18-19)
84%
84%
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Eligible for Free Lunch
51%
36%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
11%
7%
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School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WA Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Chief Sealth International High School's ranking?
Chief Sealth International High School is ranked #993 out of 2,052 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Washington.
What schools are Chief Sealth International High School often compared to?
Chief Sealth International High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like West Seattle High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
41% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 50% WA state average), while 68% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 61% WA state average).
What is the graduation rate of Chief Sealth International High School?
The graduation rate of Chief Sealth International High School is 84%, which is equal to the Washington state average of 84%.
How many students attend Chief Sealth International High School?
1,195 students attend Chief Sealth International High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
29% of Chief Sealth International High School students are Hispanic, 23% of students are Black, 21% of students are White, 16% of students are Asian, 9% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Chief Sealth International High School?
Chief Sealth International High School has a student ration of 18:1, which is higher than the Washington state average of 16:1.
What grades does Chief Sealth International High School offer ?
Chief Sealth International High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Chief Sealth International High School part of?
Chief Sealth International High School is part of Seattle School District No. 1.

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: 9-12
  • Enrollment: 1,195 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 18:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 79%
  • : 84% (Top 20%)
  • : Top 50%
  • : 41% (Top 20%)
  • : 68% (Top 20%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WA Dept. of Education

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