Rainier Beach High School is a public secondary school in the Seattle Public Schools system. It is located in the Rainier Beach area, in the southeastern part of the city of Seattle, Washington, United States. The school historically has had a strong emphasis on team sports, and many championship teams.
Serving 854 students in grades 9-12, Rainier Beach High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Washington for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 20-24% (which is lower than the Washington state average of 41%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 50-54% (which is approximately equal to the Washington state average of 53%).
The student-teacher ratio of 20:1 is higher than the Washington state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 96% of the student body (majority Black and Asian), which is higher than the Washington state average of 53% (majority Hispanic and Asian).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 854 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 20:1
- Minority Enrollment: 96%
- Graduation Rate: 88% (Top 50% in WA)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 20-24% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 50-54% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 25-29% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Rainier Beach High School serves the southern part of Seattle, WA, covering an area of approximately 8.2 square miles. Most students live within a 1.7-mile average distance from the school, with the furthest edge being about 2.8 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WA Dept. of Education
School Overview
Rainier Beach High School's student population of 854 students has grown by 9% over five school years.
The teacher population of 43 teachers has declined by 8% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
854 students
Total Classroom Teachers
43 teachers
School Rankings
Rainier Beach High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 2,088 schools in Washington (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Rainier Beach High School is 0.74, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.69. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1364 out of 2088 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-24%
41%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-54%
53%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
25-29%
49%
Student-Teacher Ratio
20:1
17:1
Asian
23%
9%
Hispanic
20%
27%
Black
41%
5%
White
4%
47%
Hawaiian
4%
2%
Two or more races
8%
9%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
88%
83.8%
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)50.6%
34.7%
Eligible for Free Lunch
57%
39%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
10%
9%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Sports
Colors
Blue, Orange
School Mascot
Vikings
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Rainier Beach High School's ranking?
Rainier Beach High School is ranked #1364 out of 2,088 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Washington.
What schools are Rainier Beach High School often compared to?
Rainier Beach High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Garfield High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
20-24% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 41% WA state average), while 50-54% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 53% WA state average).
What is the graduation rate of Rainier Beach High School?
The graduation rate of Rainier Beach High School is 88%, which is higher than the Washington state average of 83.8%.
How many students attend Rainier Beach High School?
854 students attend Rainier Beach High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
41% of Rainier Beach High School students are Black, 23% of students are Asian, 20% of students are Hispanic, 8% of students are Two or more races, 4% of students are White, and 4% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Rainier Beach High School?
Rainier Beach High School has a student ration of 20:1, which is higher than the Washington state average of 17:1.
What grades does Rainier Beach High School offer ?
Rainier Beach High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Rainier Beach High School part of?
Rainier Beach High School is part of Seattle School District No. 1.
In what neighborhood is Rainier Beach High School located?
Rainier Beach High School is located in the Dunlap neighborhood of Seattle, WA. There are 3 other public schools located in Dunlap.
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