Career Link

6000 16th Ave Sw
Seattle, WA 98146
2/
10
Bottom 50%
Career Link 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 <50% (which is lower than the Washington state average of 65%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is ≥50% (which is lower than the Washington state average of 74%).

Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Alternative school / Magnet School
  • Grades: 9-12
  • : <50%
  • : <50%
  • : ≥50%
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WA Dept. of Education

School Overview

Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students (14-15)
181 students
This chart displays total students of Career Link by year, with the latest 2014-15 school year data.
Total Classroom Teachers
n/a

School Rankings

This School
State Level (WA)
(13-14)
<50%
65%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Career Link and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in Washington by year, with the latest 2013-14 school year data.
(13-14)
≥50%
74%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Career Link and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Washington by year, with the latest 2013-14 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
n/a
16:1
American Indian
(14-15)
1%
1%
This chart displays the percentage of American Indian students in Career Link and percentage of American Indian public school students in Washington by year, with the latest 2014-15 school year data.
Asian
(14-15)
14%
8%
This chart displays the percentage of Asian students in Career Link and the percentage of Asian public school students in Washington by year, with the latest 2014-15 school year data.
Hispanic
(14-15)
41%
22%
This chart displays the percentage of Hispanic students in Career Link and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in Washington by year, with the latest 2014-15 school year data.
Black
(14-15)
13%
4%
This chart displays the percentage of Black students in Career Link and the percentage of Black public school students in Washington by year, with the latest 2014-15 school year data.
White
(14-15)
23%
57%
This chart displays the percentage of White students in Career Link and the percentage of White public school students in Washington by year, with the latest 2014-15 school year data.
Hawaiian
(14-15)
4%
1%
This chart displays the percentage of Hawaiian students in Career Link and the percentage of Hawaiian public school students in Washington by year, with the latest 2014-15 school year data.
Two or more races
(14-15)
4%
7%
This chart displays the percentage of students of two or more races in Career Link and the percentage of public school students of two or more races in Washington by year, with the latest 2014-15 school year data.
n/a
This chart displays the diversity score of Career Link and the public school average diversity score of Washington by year, with the latest 2014-15 school year data.
(14-15)
<50%
81%
This chart displays graduation rate of Career Link and public school graduation rate of Washington by year, with the latest 2014-15 school year data.
Eligible for Free Lunch (14-15)
16%
39%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Career Link and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in Washington by year, with the latest 2014-15 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (14-15)
3%
7%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Career Link and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Washington by year, with the latest 2014-15 school year data.
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WA Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
<50% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 65% WA state average), while ≥50% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 74% WA state average).
What is the graduation rate of Career Link?
The graduation rate of Career Link is 50%, which is lower than the Washington state average of 81%.
How many students attend Career Link?
181 students attend Career Link.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
41% of Career Link students are Hispanic, 23% of students are White, 14% of students are Asian, 13% of students are Black, 4% of students are Hawaiian, 4% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What grades does Career Link offer ?
Career Link offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Career Link part of?
Career Link is part of Highline School District.
In what neighborhood is Career Link located?
Career Link is located in the West Seattle neighborhood of Seattle, WA. There are 13 other public schools located in West Seattle.

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Alternative school / Magnet School
  • Grades: 9-12
  • : <50%
  • : <50%
  • : ≥50%
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WA Dept. of Education

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