Best Rainier Valley Public High Schools (2025)

For the 2025 school year, there are 2 public high schools serving 299 students in the neighborhood of Rainier Valley, Seattle, WA.
The top ranked public high school in Rainier Valley is Rainier Valley Leadership Academy. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
The neighborhood of Rainier Valley, Seattle, WA public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 37% (versus the Washington public high school average of 35%), and reading proficiency score of 37% (versus the 65% statewide average).
the neighborhood of Rainier Valley, Seattle, WA public high school have a Graduation Rate of 5%, which is less than the Washington average of 84%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Rainier Valley Leadership Academy, with ≥50% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Washington or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 83% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Washington public high school average of 50% (majority Hispanic).

Best Public High Schools in the neighborhood of Rainier Valley, Seattle, WA (2025)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Rainier Valley Leadership Academy
Charter School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
6020 Rainier Avenue S
Seattle, WA 98118
(206) 659-0956
Grades: 6-12
| 163 students
Rank: n/an/a
Interagency Open Doors
Alternative School
3528 S. Ferdinand Street
Seattle, WA 98118
(206) 252-0010
Grades: 9-12
| 122 students

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked public high schools in the neighborhood of Rainier Valley, Seattle, WA?
The top ranked public high schools in the neighborhood of Rainier Valley, Seattle, WA include Rainier Valley Leadership Academy.
How many public high schools are located in the neighborhood of Rainier Valley, Seattle?
2 public high schools are located in the neighborhood of Rainier Valley, Seattle.
What is the racial composition of students in the neighborhood of Rainier Valley, Seattle?
the neighborhood of Rainier Valley, Seattle public high schools minority enrollment is 83% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Washington public high schools average of 50% (majority Hispanic).

Recent Articles

What is Project-Based Learning?
What is Project-Based Learning?
Project-based learning has been highly touted by some educators as a viable option to traditional learning models. We’ll take a look at what project-based learning is and why it is getting so much attention today.
What is an Online High School
What is an Online High School
Find information about Online High Schools - what they are and how they work.
“Smart Snacks” Standards Coming to School Vending Machines Nationwide
“Smart Snacks” Standards Coming to School Vending Machines Nationwide
We explore new federal regulations that will ban junk food from public schools. This means no more sweets and soda in cafeteria lines, vending machines and snacks sold in other locations around the schools.

Quick Links