Puget Sound High School

18010 8th Ave South
Seattle, WA 98148
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Bottom 50%
Puget Sound High School 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 ≤20% (which is lower than the Washington state average of 50%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is ≤20% (which is lower than the Washington state average of 61%).

Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Alternative school / Magnet School
  • Grades: 9-12
  • : ≥80% (Top 50% in WA)
  • : ≤20% (Top 1%)
  • : ≤20%
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WA Dept. of Education

School Overview

The teacher population of 1 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
34 students
This chart displays total students of Puget Sound High School by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Total Classroom Teachers
1 teacher
This chart displays the total teachers of Puget Sound High School by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.

School Rankings

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State Level (WA)
(18-19)
≤20%
50%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Puget Sound High School 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 2018-19 school year data.
(18-19)
≤20%
61%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Puget Sound High School 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 2018-19 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
n/a
16:1
This chart displays the student teacher ratio of Puget Sound High School and the public school average student teacher ratio of Washington by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
American Indian
(21-22)
3%
1%
This chart displays the percentage of American Indian students in Puget Sound High School and percentage of American Indian public school students in Washington by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Asian
(21-22)
3%
9%
This chart displays the percentage of Asian students in Puget Sound High School and the percentage of Asian public school students in Washington by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Hispanic
(21-22)
62%
25%
This chart displays the percentage of Hispanic students in Puget Sound High School and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in Washington by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Black
(21-22)
6%
5%
This chart displays the percentage of Black students in Puget Sound High School and the percentage of Black public school students in Washington by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
White
(21-22)
20%
50%
This chart displays the percentage of White students in Puget Sound High School and the percentage of White public school students in Washington by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Hawaiian
(21-22)
n/a
1%
This chart displays the percentage of Hawaiian students in Puget Sound High School and the percentage of Hawaiian public school students in Washington by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Two or more races
(21-22)
6%
9%
This chart displays the percentage of students of two or more races in Puget Sound High School and the percentage of public school students of two or more races in Washington by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
n/a
This chart displays the diversity score of Puget Sound High School and the public school average diversity score of Washington by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
≥80%
84%
This chart displays graduation rate of Puget Sound High School and public school graduation rate of Washington by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Eligible for Free Lunch (21-22)
56%
36%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Puget Sound High School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in Washington by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (21-22)
18%
7%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Puget Sound High School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Washington by year, with the latest 2021-22 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?
≤20% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 50% WA state average), while ≤20% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 61% WA state average).
What is the graduation rate of Puget Sound High School?
The graduation rate of Puget Sound High School is 80%, which is lower than the Washington state average of 84%.
How many students attend Puget Sound High School?
34 students attend Puget Sound High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
62% of Puget Sound High School students are Hispanic, 20% of students are White, 6% of students are Black, 6% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are American Indian, and 3% of students are Asian.
What grades does Puget Sound High School offer ?
Puget Sound High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Puget Sound High School part of?
Puget Sound High School is part of Highline School District.

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Alternative school / Magnet School
  • Grades: 9-12
  • : ≥80% (Top 50%)
  • : ≤20% (Top 1%)
  • : ≤20%
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WA Dept. of Education

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