Ryther Center (Closed 2023)

Ryther Center serves 35 students in grades Prekindergarten-12. 
Minority enrollment was 52% of the student body (majority Black), which was equal to the Washington state average of 52% (majority Hispanic and Asian).

School Overview

Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-12
Total Students
35 students
Total Classroom Teachers
n/a

School Rankings

This School
State Level (WA)
Student-Teacher Ratio
n/a
16:1
American Indian
9%
1%
Asian
3%
9%
Hispanic
11%
26%
Black
29%
5%
White
48%
48%
Hawaiian
n/a
2%
Two or more races
n/a
9%
All Ethnic Groups
0.67
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WA Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

How many students attend Ryther Center?
35 students attend Ryther Center.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
48% of Ryther Center students are White, 29% of students are Black, 11% of students are Hispanic, 9% of students are American Indian, and 3% of students are Asian.
What grades does Ryther Center offer ?
Ryther Center offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-12
What school district is Ryther Center part of?
Ryther Center is part of Seattle School District No. 1.

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