For the 2026-27 school year, there is 1 public high school serving 1,675 students in the neighborhood of Central District, Seattle, WA.
The top-ranked public high school in Central District is Garfield High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
The neighborhood of Central District, Seattle, WA public high school have an average math proficiency score of 68% (versus the Washington public high school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 77% (versus the 65% statewide average).
the neighborhood of Central District, Seattle, WA public high school have a Graduation Rate of 86%, which is more than the Washington average of 84%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Garfield High School, with 91% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Washington or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 60% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Washington public high school average of 51% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public High Schools in the neighborhood of Central District, Seattle, WA (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Garfield High School
(Math: 54% | Reading: 77%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
400 23 Ave
Seattle, WA 98122
(206) 252-2270
Seattle, WA 98122
(206) 252-2270
Gr: 9-12 | 1,507 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 67%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public high schools in the neighborhood of Central District, Seattle, WA?
The top-ranked public high schools in the neighborhood of Central District, Seattle, WA include Garfield High School.
How many public high schools are located in the neighborhood of Central District, Seattle?
1 public high schools are located in the neighborhood of Central District, Seattle.
What is the racial composition of students in the neighborhood of Central District, Seattle?
the neighborhood of Central District, Seattle public high schools minority enrollment is 60% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Washington public high schools average of 51% (majority Hispanic).
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