Serving 1,675 students in grades 9-12, Garfield High School ranks in the top 10% 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 69% (which is higher than the Washington state average of 50%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 86% (which is higher than the Washington state average of 61%).
The student:teacher ratio of 25:1 is higher than the Washington state level of 16:1.
Minority enrollment is 60% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Washington state average of 50% (majority Hispanic and Asian).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 1,675 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 25:1
- Minority Enrollment: 60%
- Graduation Rate: 86% (Top 20% in WA)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 10%
- Math Proficiency: 69% (Top 20%)
- Reading Proficiency: 86% (Top 20%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Garfield High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Washington for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Graduation Rate
Diversity
School Overview
Garfield High School's student population of 1,675 students has declined by 5% over five school years.
The teacher population of 67 teachers has declined by 17% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
1,675 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
67 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Garfield High School ranks within the top 10% of all 2,052 schools in Washington (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Garfield High School is 0.74, 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.
Overall Testing Rank
#160 out of 2052 schools
(Top 10%)
(Top 10%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)69%
50%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)86%
61%
Student : Teacher Ratio
25:1
16:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
13%
9%
Hispanic
8%
25%
Black
27%
5%
White
40%
50%
Hawaiian
1%
1%
Two or more races
11%
9%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
(18-19)86%
84%
Eligible for Free Lunch
29%
36%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
7%
School Statewide Testing
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 Garfield High School's ranking?
Garfield High School is ranked #160 out of 2,052 schools, which ranks it among the top 10% of public schools in Washington.
What schools are Garfield High School often compared to?
Garfield High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Cleveland High School Stem by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
69% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 50% WA state average), while 86% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 61% WA state average).
What is the graduation rate of Garfield High School?
The graduation rate of Garfield High School is 86%, which is higher than the Washington state average of 84%.
How many students attend Garfield High School?
1,675 students attend Garfield High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
40% of Garfield High School students are White, 27% of students are Black, 13% of students are Asian, 11% of students are Two or more races, 8% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Garfield High School?
Garfield High School has a student ration of 25:1, which is higher than the Washington state average of 16:1.
What grades does Garfield High School offer ?
Garfield High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Garfield High School part of?
Garfield High School is part of Seattle School District No. 1.
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