Top 10 Best Seattle Public High Schools (2024)

For the 2024 school year, there are 56 public high schools serving 27,779 students in Seattle, WA. The top ranked public high schools in Seattle, WA are Raisbeck Aviation High School, Ballard High School and Roosevelt High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Seattle, WA public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 57% (versus the Washington public high school average of 51%), and reading proficiency score of 64% (versus the 61% statewide average). High schools in Seattle have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of Washington public high schools.
Seattle, WA public high school have a Graduation Rate of 80%, which is less than the Washington average of 81%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Raisbeck Aviation High School, with ≥95% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Washington or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 63% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is more than the Washington public high school average of 48% (majority Hispanic).

Best Public High Schools in Seattle, WA (2024)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Raisbeck Aviation High School
Alternative School
(Math: 80-84% | Reading: ≥95%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
9229 East Marginal Way S
Seattle, WA 98108
(206) 631-7200
Grades: 9-12
| 402 students
Rank: #22.
Ballard High School
(Math: 71% | Reading: 92%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
1418 Nw 65 St
Seattle, WA 98117
(206) 252-1000
Grades: 9-12
| 1,681 students
Rank: #33.
Roosevelt High School
(Math: 68% | Reading: 93%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
1410 Ne 66 St
Seattle, WA 98115
(206) 252-4810
Grades: 9-12
| 1,575 students
Rank: #44.
Garfield High School
(Math: 69% | Reading: 86%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
400 23 Ave
Seattle, WA 98122
(206) 252-2270
Grades: 9-12
| 1,675 students
Rank: #55.
Ingraham High School
(Math: 67% | Reading: 88%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
1819 N 135 St
Seattle, WA 98133
(206) 252-3880
Grades: 9-12
| 1,461 students
Rank: #66.
Choice Academy
Alternative School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 80-84%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
18367 8th Ave S
Seattle, WA 98148
(206) 631-7630
Grades: 6-12
| 183 students
Rank: #77.
Shorewood High School
(Math: 59% | Reading: 86%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
17300 Fremont Avenue N.
Seattle, WA 98133
(206) 393-4372
Grades: 9-12
| 1,541 students
Rank: #88.
West Seattle High School
(Math: 56% | Reading: 87%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
3000 California Av Sw
Seattle, WA 98116
(206) 252-8800
Grades: 9-12
| 1,226 students
Rank: #99.
Home Education Exchange
Alternative School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
2800 Ne 200th
Seattle, WA 98155
(206) 418-3388
Grades: K-10
| 113 students
Rank: #1010.
Shorecrest High School
(Math: 56% | Reading: 85%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
15343 25th Avenue N.e.
Seattle, WA 98155
(206) 393-4286
Grades: 9-12
| 1,501 students
Rank: #1111.
Cleveland High School Stem
(Math: 50% | Reading: 77%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
5511 15 Ave S
Seattle, WA 98108
(206) 252-7800
Grades: 9-12
| 908 students
Rank: #1212.
The Center School
(Math: 40-49% | Reading: ≥90%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
305 Harrison St
Seattle, WA 98109
(206) 252-9850
Grades: 9-12
| 266 students
Rank: #1313.
Nathan Hale High School
(Math: 49% | Reading: 79%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
10750 30 Av Ne
Seattle, WA 98125
(206) 252-3680
Grades: 9-12
| 1,111 students
Rank: #1414.
Franklin High School
(Math: 54% | Reading: 70%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
3013 S Mt Baker Bv
Seattle, WA 98144
(206) 252-6150
Grades: 9-12
| 1,281 students
Rank: #1515.
Summit Public School: Olympus
Charter School
(Math: 40-49% | Reading: 70-79%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
409 Puyallup Ave
Seattle, WA 98134
(253) 444-9781
Grades: 9-12
| 179 students
Rank: #1616.
Summit Public School: Atlas
Charter School
(Math: 51% | Reading: 58%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
9601 35th Avenue Sw
Seattle, WA 98126
(206) 307-7645
Grades: 6-12
| 461 students
Rank: #1717.
Summit Public School: Sierra
Charter School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
1025 S King St
Seattle, WA 98134
(206) 453-2520
Grades: 9-12
| 296 students
Rank: #1818.
Chief Sealth International High School
(Math: 41% | Reading: 68%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
2600 Sw Thistle
Seattle, WA 98126
(206) 252-8550
Grades: 9-12
| 1,195 students
Rank: #1919.
Mount Rainier High School
(Math: 36% | Reading: 68%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
22450 19th Ave S
Seattle, WA 98198
(206) 631-7000
Grades: 9-12
| 1,700 students
Rank: #2020.
Middle College High School
(Math: <50% | Reading: ≥50%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
401 Ne Northgate Way, #203
Seattle, WA 98125
(206) 366-7940
Grades: 9-12
| 94 students
Rank: #21 - 2321. - 23.
Alan T. Sugiyama High School
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
8601 Rainier Ave S
Seattle, WA 98118
(206) 252-6600
Grades: 9-12
| 25 students
Rank: #21 - 2321. - 23.
Handicapped Contractual Services
Special Education School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
18560 1st Avenue N.e.
Seattle, WA 98155
(206) 393-4238
Grades: PK-12
| 59 students
Rank: #21 - 2321. - 23.
Interagency Detention School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
1211 E Alder Ms 1-f
Seattle, WA 98122
(206) 205-9422
Grades: 5-12
| 14 students
Rank: #2424.
Evergreen High School
(Math: 25% | Reading: 70%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
830 Sw 116th St
Seattle, WA 98146
(206) 631-6150
Grades: 9-12
| 1,024 students
Rank: #25 - 2725. - 27.
Bridges Transition
Special Education School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
7201 Beacon Ave S
Seattle, WA 98108
(206) 252-0058
Grades: 1-12
| 158 students
Rank: #25 - 2725. - 27.
New Start
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
614 Sw 120th St
Seattle, WA 98146
(206) 631-7750
Grades: 9-12
| 108 students
Rank: #25 - 2725. - 27.
Private School Services
Special Education School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
2445 3rd Av
Seattle, WA 98124
(206) 252-0805
Grades: PK-12
| 209 students
Rank: #2828.
Nova High School
Alternative School
(Math: 20-29% | Reading: 60-79%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
301 21st Avenue East
Seattle, WA 98122
(206) 252-3500
Grades: 9-12
| 230 students
Rank: #2929.
Big Picture School
Alternative School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
440 S 186th St
Seattle, WA 98148
(206) 631-7700
Grades: 6-12
| 240 students
Rank: #3030.
Highline High School
(Math: 26% | Reading: 60%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
225 S 152nd St
Seattle, WA 98148
(206) 631-6700
Grades: 9-12
| 1,115 students
Rank: #3131.
Foster Senior High School
(Math: 27% | Reading: 53%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
4242 S 144th St
Seattle, WA 98168
(206) 901-7900
Grades: 9-12
| 776 students
Rank: #3232.
Rainier Beach High School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
8815 Seward Park Av S
Seattle, WA 98118
(206) 252-6350
Grades: 9-12
| 836 students
Rank: #3333.
Highline Open Doors 1418
Alternative School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: 50-59% )
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
614 Sw 120th Street
Seattle, WA 98146
(206) 709-0335
Grades: 9-12
| 231 students
Rank: #3434.
Talley High School
Alternative School
Magnet School
(Math: 21-39% | Reading: 40-59%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
7800 S 132nd St
Seattle, WA 98178
(425) 204-2100
Grades: 6-12
| 0 students
Rank: #3535.
Rainier Valley Leadership Academy
Charter School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
6020 Rainier Avenue S
Seattle, WA 98118
(206) 659-0956
Grades: 6-12
| 160 students
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Seattle, Washington Public Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Grades
Students
4424 South 188th Street, 700 B
Seattle, WA 98188
(206) 631-6500
Grades: 9-12
| 468 students
8311 Beacon Av S
Seattle, WA 98118
(206) 252-6650
Grades: K-8
| 353 students
Ancillary (Closed 2013)
Special Education School
15675 Ambaum Blvd Sw
Seattle, WA 98166
(206) 433-2125
Grades: PK-12
| n/a students
830 Sw 116th St
Seattle, WA 98146
(206) 631-6250
Grades: 9-12
| 305 students
Birth To 3 Contracts (Closed 2021)
Special Education School
2445 3rd Av S
Seattle, WA 98124
(206) 252-0809
Grades: PK
| n/a students
1850 Boyer Ave East
Seattle, WA 98112
(206) 252-0838
Grades: PK
| n/a students
The Bridge (Closed 2021)
Special Education School
2142 10 Av W
Seattle, WA 98119
(206) 252-0832
Grades: K-12
| 1 students
16101 Greenwood Avenue N.
Seattle, WA 98133
(206) 368-4118
Grades: 11
| 220 students
2445 3 Av S
Seattle, WA 98134
(206) 252-0732
Grades: 9-12
| 185 students
2919 1st Avenue West
Seattle, WA 98119
(206) 706-4270
Grades: K-12
| n/a students
Childhaven (Closed 2021)
Alternative School
650 South Orcas Street
Seattle, WA 98108
(253) 945-2084
Grades: PK-12
| 3 students
302 Broadway Av
Seattle, WA 98122
(206) 252-0838
Grades: PK-5
| n/a students
1901 Sw Genesee St
Seattle, WA 98106
(206) 252-8170
Grades: PK-5
| 266 students
210 South Hudson Street
Seattle, WA 98134
(509) 258-4534
Grades: 6-8
| n/a students
1900 N 170th St
Seattle, WA 98155
(206) 393-4250
Grades: PK
| 60 students
15675 Ambaum Blvd Sw
Seattle, WA 98166
(206) 433-2125
Grades: PK
| n/a students
1330 N 90 St
Seattle, WA 98108
(206) 252-4789
Grades: 6-12
| n/a students
Erac Special Education (Closed 2013)
Special Education School
15675 Ambaum Blvd Sw
Seattle, WA 98166
(206) 433-2125
Grades: PK-12
| n/a students
4400 Interlake Ave North
Seattle, WA 98103
(206) 252-4680
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
210 South Hudson St Ste 318
Seattle, WA 98134
(509) 258-4534
Grades: 6-7
| n/a students
1959 Ne Pacific St
Seattle, WA 98195
(206) 252-0806
Grades: PK-K
| 66 students
170 20th
Seattle, WA 98122
(206) 323-6715
Grades: K-5
| 106 students
4424 South 188th Street, 300/6
Seattle, WA 98188
(206) 631-6550
Grades: 9-12
| 518 students
1900 N 170th St
Seattle, WA 98155
(206) 393-4254
Grades: PK
| 96 students
2445 3rd Ave South
Seattle, WA 98134
(206) 252-0960
Grades: PK
| 21 students
3100 S Alaska
Seattle, WA 98108
(206) 281-6890
Grades: PK
| 10 students
830 Sw 116th St
Seattle, WA 98146
(206) 631-6200
Grades: 9-12
| 397 students
Hutch School (Closed 2021)
Alternative School
527 Minor Av N
Seattle, WA 98109
(206) 288-1079
Grades: PK-12
| 21 students
3100 S Alaska St
Seattle, WA 98108
(206) 721-4370
Grades: 6-12
| 15 students
3100 S Alaska St
Seattle, WA 98108
(206) 721-4370
Grades: 6-12
| 18 students
3100 S Alaska St
Seattle, WA 98108
(206) 721-4370
Grades: 6-12
| 18 students
3100 S Alaska St
Seattle, WA 98108
(206) 721-4370
Grades: 6-12
| 38 students
2410 E Cherry St
Seattle, WA 98122
(206) 252-6816
Grades: 9-12
| 15 students
3100 S Alaska St
Seattle, WA 98108
(206) 252-6816
Grades: 6-12
| 399 students
3100 S Alaska St
Seattle, WA 98108
(206) 721-4370
Grades: 6-12
| 30 students
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Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked public high schools in Seattle, WA?
The top ranked public high schools in Seattle, WA include Raisbeck Aviation High School, Ballard High School and Roosevelt High School. Seattle has one of the highest concentrations of top ranked public schools in Washington.
How many public high schools are located in Seattle, WA?
56 public high schools are located in Seattle, WA.
What is the racial composition of students in Seattle, WA?
Seattle, WA public high schools minority enrollment is 63% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is more than the Washington public high schools average of 48% (majority Hispanic).

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