Serving 245 students in grades 9-12, The Center School ranks in the top 30% 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 30-39% (which is lower than the Washington state average of 40%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 80-89% (which is higher than the Washington state average of 53%).
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is equal to the Washington state level of 16:1.
Minority enrollment is 37% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which is lower than the Washington state average of 51% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 245 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
- Minority Enrollment: 37%
- Graduation Rate: ≥90% (Top 30% in WA)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 30%
- Math Proficiency: 30-39% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 80-89% (Top 5%)
- Science Proficiency: ≥50% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
The Center School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Washington for:
Category
Attribute
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
School Overview
The Center School's student population of 245 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 15 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
245 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
15 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
The Center School ranks within the top 30% of all 2,113 schools in Washington (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of The Center School is 0.55, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.68. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#582 out of 2113 schools
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-39%
40%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
80-89%
53%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
≥50%
49%
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
16:1
American Indian
4%
1%
Asian
6%
9%
Hispanic
14%
26%
Black
5%
5%
White
63%
49%
Hawaiian
n/a
1%
Two or more races
8%
9%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
≥90%
84%
Eligible for Free Lunch
18%
41%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is The Center School's ranking?
The Center School is ranked #582 out of 2,113 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in Washington.
What schools are The Center School often compared to?
The Center Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Ballard High School, Roosevelt High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
30-39% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 40% WA state average), while 80-89% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 53% WA state average).
What is the graduation rate of The Center School?
The graduation rate of The Center School is 90%, which is higher than the Washington state average of 84%.
How many students attend The Center School?
245 students attend The Center School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
63% of The Center School students are White, 14% of students are Hispanic, 8% of students are Two or more races, 6% of students are Asian, 5% of students are Black, and 4% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of The Center School?
The Center School has a student ration of 16:1, which is equal to the Washington state average of 16:1.
What grades does The Center School offer ?
The Center School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is The Center School part of?
The Center School is part of Seattle School District No. 1.
In what neighborhood is The Center School located?
The Center School is located in the Uptown neighborhood of Seattle, WA.
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