For the 2024-25 school year, there are 55 public high schools serving 27,822 students in Seattle, WA.
The top ranked public high schools in Seattle, WA are Lincoln High School, Ballard High School and Roosevelt High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Seattle, WA public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 43% (versus the Washington public high school average of 35%), and reading proficiency score of 72% (versus the 65% statewide average). High schools in Seattle have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of Washington public high schools.
Seattle, WA public high school have a Graduation Rate of 84%, which is equal to the Washington average of 84%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Cleveland High School Stem, with ≥99% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Washington or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 63% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is more than the Washington public high school average of 49% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public High Schools in Seattle, WA (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Lincoln High School
Magnet School
(Math: 72% | Reading: 92%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
4400 Interlake Ave N
Seattle, WA 98103
(206) 413-2500
Seattle, WA 98103
(206) 413-2500
Grades: 9-12
| 1,653 students
Rank: #22.
Ballard High School
Magnet School
(Math: 67% | Reading: 94%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
1418 Nw 65 St
Seattle, WA 98117
(206) 252-1000
Seattle, WA 98117
(206) 252-1000
Grades: 9-12
| 1,590 students
Rank: #33.
Roosevelt High School
Magnet School
(Math: 68% | Reading: 88%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
1410 Ne 66 St
Seattle, WA 98115
(206) 252-4810
Seattle, WA 98115
(206) 252-4810
Grades: 9-12
| 1,541 students
Rank: #44.
Raisbeck Aviation High School
Alternative School
Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 90-94%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
9229 East Marginal Way S
Seattle, WA 98108
(206) 631-7200
Seattle, WA 98108
(206) 631-7200
Grades: 9-12
| 405 students
Rank: #55.
West Seattle High School
Magnet School
(Math: 54% | Reading: 89%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
3000 California Av Sw
Seattle, WA 98116
(206) 252-8800
Seattle, WA 98116
(206) 252-8800
Grades: 9-12
| 1,329 students
Rank: #66.
Ingraham High School
Magnet School
(Math: 53% | Reading: 85%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1819 N 135 St
Seattle, WA 98133
(206) 252-3880
Seattle, WA 98133
(206) 252-3880
Grades: 9-12
| 1,452 students
Rank: #77.
Garfield High School
Magnet School
(Math: 57% | Reading: 77%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
400 23 Ave
Seattle, WA 98122
(206) 252-2270
Seattle, WA 98122
(206) 252-2270
Grades: 9-12
| 1,642 students
Rank: #88.
Shorewood High School
Magnet School
(Math: 49% | Reading: 82%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
17300 Fremont Avenue N.
Seattle, WA 98133
(206) 393-4372
Seattle, WA 98133
(206) 393-4372
Grades: 9-12
| 1,538 students
Rank: #99.
Choice Academy
Alternative School
Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
18367 8th Ave S
Seattle, WA 98148
(206) 631-7630
Seattle, WA 98148
(206) 631-7630
Grades: 6-12
| 172 students
Rank: #1010.
Shorecrest High School
Magnet School
(Math: 48% | Reading: 80%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
15343 25th Avenue N.e.
Seattle, WA 98155
(206) 393-4286
Seattle, WA 98155
(206) 393-4286
Grades: 9-12
| 1,507 students
Rank: #1111.
Nathan Hale High School
Magnet School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 77%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
10750 30 Av Ne
Seattle, WA 98125
(206) 252-3680
Seattle, WA 98125
(206) 252-3680
Grades: 9-12
| 1,105 students
Rank: #1212.
Cleveland High School Stem
Magnet School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 79%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
5511 15 Ave S
Seattle, WA 98108
(206) 252-7800
Seattle, WA 98108
(206) 252-7800
Grades: 9-12
| 902 students
Rank: #1313.
Nova High School
Alternative School
Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: 40-49% | Reading: 70-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
301 21st Avenue East
Seattle, WA 98122
(206) 252-3500
Seattle, WA 98122
(206) 252-3500
Grades: 9-12
| 285 students
Rank: #1414.
The Center School
Magnet School
(Math: 30-39% | Reading: 80-89%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
305 Harrison St
Seattle, WA 98109
(206) 252-9850
Seattle, WA 98109
(206) 252-9850
Grades: 9-12
| 245 students
Rank: #1515.
Middle College High School
Magnet School
(Math: 21-39% | Reading: ≥80%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
401 Ne Northgate Way, #203
Seattle, WA 98125
(206) 366-7940
Seattle, WA 98125
(206) 366-7940
Grades: 9-12
| 95 students
Rank: #1616.
Mount Rainier High School
Magnet School
(Math: 35% | Reading: 66%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
22450 19th Ave S
Seattle, WA 98198
(206) 631-7000
Seattle, WA 98198
(206) 631-7000
Grades: 9-12
| 1,873 students
Rank: #1717.
Chief Sealth International High School
Magnet School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
2600 Sw Thistle
Seattle, WA 98126
(206) 252-8550
Seattle, WA 98126
(206) 252-8550
Grades: 9-12
| 1,289 students
Rank: #1818.
Franklin High School
Magnet School
(Math: 29% | Reading: 64%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
3013 S Mt Baker Bv
Seattle, WA 98144
(206) 252-6150
Seattle, WA 98144
(206) 252-6150
Grades: 9-12
| 1,222 students
Rank: #1919.
Summit Public School Sierra
Magnet School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1025 S King St
Seattle, WA 98134
(206) 453-2520
Seattle, WA 98134
(206) 453-2520
Grades: 9-12
| 235 students
Rank: #2020.
Summit Public School Atlas
Magnet School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 34% | Reading: 52%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
9601 35th Avenue Sw
Seattle, WA 98126
(206) 307-7645
Seattle, WA 98126
(206) 307-7645
Grades: 6-12
| 458 students
Rank: #2121.
Big Picture School
Alternative School
Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
440 S 186th St
Seattle, WA 98148
(206) 631-7700
Seattle, WA 98148
(206) 631-7700
Grades: 6-12
| 236 students
Rank: #22 - 2422. - 24.
Alan T. Sugiyama High School
Alternative School
Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
8601 Rainier Ave S
Seattle, WA 98118
(206) 252-6600
Seattle, WA 98118
(206) 252-6600
Grades: 9-12
| 31 students
Rank: #22 - 2422. - 24.
Handicapped Contractual Services
Special Education School
Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
18560 1st Avenue N.e.
Seattle, WA 98155
(206) 393-4238
Seattle, WA 98155
(206) 393-4238
Grades: PK-12
| 48 students
Rank: #22 - 2422. - 24.
Interagency Detention School
Magnet School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1211 E Alder Ms 1-f
Seattle, WA 98122
(206) 205-9422
Seattle, WA 98122
(206) 205-9422
Grades: 6-12
| 17 students
Rank: #25 - 2625. - 26.
Bridges Transition
Special Education School
Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
7201 Beacon Ave S
Seattle, WA 98108
(206) 252-0058
Seattle, WA 98108
(206) 252-0058
Grades: PK-12
| 127 students
Rank: #25 - 2625. - 26.
New Start
Alternative School
Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
614 Sw 120th St
Seattle, WA 98146
(206) 631-7750
Seattle, WA 98146
(206) 631-7750
Grades: 9-12
| 93 students
Rank: #2727.
Evergreen High School
Magnet School
(Math: 21% | Reading: 56%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
830 Sw 116th St
Seattle, WA 98146
(206) 631-6150
Seattle, WA 98146
(206) 631-6150
Grades: 9-12
| 1,036 students
Rank: #2828.
Foster Senior High School
Magnet School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
4242 S 144th St
Seattle, WA 98168
(206) 901-7900
Seattle, WA 98168
(206) 901-7900
Grades: 9-12
| 864 students
Rank: #2929.
Seattle World School
Alternative School
Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: <50% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1700 East Union St.
Seattle, WA 98122
(206) 252-2200
Seattle, WA 98122
(206) 252-2200
Grades: 6-12
| 179 students
Rank: #3030.
Highline High School
Magnet School
(Math: 20% | Reading: 53%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
225 S 152nd St
Seattle, WA 98148
(206) 631-6700
Seattle, WA 98148
(206) 631-6700
Grades: 9-12
| 1,326 students
Rank: #3131.
Rainier Beach High School
Magnet School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
8815 Seward Park Av S
Seattle, WA 98118
(206) 252-6350
Seattle, WA 98118
(206) 252-6350
Grades: 9-12
| 818 students
Rank: #3232.
Private School Services
Special Education School
Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
2445 3rd Av
Seattle, WA 98124
(206) 252-0805
Seattle, WA 98124
(206) 252-0805
Grades: PK-12
| 181 students
Rank: #3333.
Summit Public School Olympus
Magnet School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: 50-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
409 Puyallup Ave
Seattle, WA 98134
(253) 444-9781
Seattle, WA 98134
(253) 444-9781
Grades: 9-12
| 156 students
Rank: #3434.
Highline Open Doors 1418
Alternative School
Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: 50-59% )
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
614 Sw 120th Street
Seattle, WA 98146
(206) 709-0335
Seattle, WA 98146
(206) 709-0335
Grades: 9-12
| 188 students
Rank: #3535.
Career Link
Alternative School
Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: <50% | Reading: ≥50% )
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
6000 16th Ave Sw
Seattle, WA 98146
(206) 631-7630
Seattle, WA 98146
(206) 631-7630
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
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Seattle, Washington Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
4424 South 188th Street, 700 B
Seattle, WA 98188
(206) 631-6500
Seattle, WA 98188
(206) 631-6500
Grades: 9-12
| 468 students
African American Academy K-8 (Closed 2010)
Alternative School
8311 Beacon Av S
Seattle, WA 98118
(206) 252-6650
Seattle, WA 98118
(206) 252-6650
Grades: K-8
| 353 students
Ancillary (Closed 2013)
Special Education School
15675 Ambaum Blvd Sw
Seattle, WA 98166
(206) 433-2125
Seattle, WA 98166
(206) 433-2125
Grades: PK-12
| n/a students
830 Sw 116th St
Seattle, WA 98146
(206) 631-6250
Seattle, WA 98146
(206) 631-6250
Grades: 9-12
| 305 students
Birth To 3 Contracts (Closed 2023)
Special Education School
2445 3rd Av S
Seattle, WA 98124
(206) 252-0809
Seattle, WA 98124
(206) 252-0809
Grades: PK
| n/a students
Boyer Clinic Elementary School (Closed 2013)
Special Education School
1850 Boyer Ave East
Seattle, WA 98112
(206) 252-0838
Seattle, WA 98112
(206) 252-0838
Grades: PK
| n/a students
The Bridge (Closed 2023)
Special Education School
2142 10 Av W
Seattle, WA 98119
(206) 252-0832
Seattle, WA 98119
(206) 252-0832
Grades: K-12
| 1 students
Career Education Options High School (Closed 2009)
Alternative School
16101 Greenwood Avenue N.
Seattle, WA 98133
(206) 368-4118
Seattle, WA 98133
(206) 368-4118
Grades: 11
| 220 students
Career Link High School (Closed 2006)
Alternative School
2445 3 Av S
Seattle, WA 98134
(206) 252-0732
Seattle, WA 98134
(206) 252-0732
Grades: 9-12
| 185 students
Cascade Parent Partnership Program (Closed 2021)
Alternative School
2919 1st Avenue West
Seattle, WA 98119
(206) 706-4270
Seattle, WA 98119
(206) 706-4270
Grades: K-12
| n/a students
Childhaven (Closed 2023)
Alternative School
650 South Orcas Street
Seattle, WA 98108
(253) 945-2084
Seattle, WA 98108
(253) 945-2084
Grades: PK-12
| 3 students
Childhaven Elementary School (Closed 2013)
Special Education School
302 Broadway Av
Seattle, WA 98122
(206) 252-0838
Seattle, WA 98122
(206) 252-0838
Grades: PK-5
| n/a students
1901 Sw Genesee St
Seattle, WA 98106
(206) 252-8170
Seattle, WA 98106
(206) 252-8170
Grades: PK-5
| 266 students
Destiny Ale School (Closed 2023)
Alternative School
210 South Hudson Street
Seattle, WA 98134
(509) 258-4534
Seattle, WA 98134
(509) 258-4534
Grades: 6-8
| n/a students
1900 N 170th St
Seattle, WA 98155
(206) 393-4250
Seattle, WA 98155
(206) 393-4250
Grades: PK
| 60 students
15675 Ambaum Blvd Sw
Seattle, WA 98166
(206) 433-2125
Seattle, WA 98166
(206) 433-2125
Grades: PK
| n/a students
Education Service Centers (Closed 2018)
Alternative School
1330 N 90 St
Seattle, WA 98108
(206) 252-4789
Seattle, WA 98108
(206) 252-4789
Grades: 6-12
| n/a students
Erac Special Education (Closed 2013)
Special Education School
15675 Ambaum Blvd Sw
Seattle, WA 98166
(206) 433-2125
Seattle, WA 98166
(206) 433-2125
Grades: PK-12
| n/a students
Evening School (Marshall) (Closed 2013)
Alternative School
4400 Interlake Ave North
Seattle, WA 98103
(206) 252-4680
Seattle, WA 98103
(206) 252-4680
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
Excel Ale School (Closed 2023)
Alternative School
210 South Hudson St Ste 318
Seattle, WA 98134
(509) 258-4534
Seattle, WA 98134
(509) 258-4534
Grades: 6-7
| n/a students
Experimental Education Unit Elementary School (Closed 2023)
Special Education School
1959 Ne Pacific St
Seattle, WA 98195
(206) 252-0806
Seattle, WA 98195
(206) 252-0806
Grades: PK-K
| 66 students
First Place Scholars Charter School (Closed 2023)
Charter School
170 20th
Seattle, WA 98122
(206) 323-6715
Seattle, WA 98122
(206) 323-6715
Grades: K-5
| 106 students
4424 South 188th Street, 300/6
Seattle, WA 98188
(206) 631-6550
Seattle, WA 98188
(206) 631-6550
Grades: 9-12
| 518 students
2445 3rd Ave South
Seattle, WA 98134
(206) 252-0960
Seattle, WA 98134
(206) 252-0960
Grades: PK
| 21 students
3100 S Alaska
Seattle, WA 98108
(206) 281-6890
Seattle, WA 98108
(206) 281-6890
Grades: PK
| 10 students
830 Sw 116th St
Seattle, WA 98146
(206) 631-6200
Seattle, WA 98146
(206) 631-6200
Grades: 9-12
| 397 students
Hutch School (Closed 2023)
Alternative School
527 Minor Av N
Seattle, WA 98109
(206) 288-1079
Seattle, WA 98109
(206) 288-1079
Grades: PK-12
| 21 students
Interagency Alder Academy (Bot) (Closed 2005)
Alternative School
3100 S Alaska St
Seattle, WA 98108
(206) 721-4370
Seattle, WA 98108
(206) 721-4370
Grades: 6-12
| 15 students
Interagency Camp (Closed 2005)
Alternative School
3100 S Alaska St
Seattle, WA 98108
(206) 721-4370
Seattle, WA 98108
(206) 721-4370
Grades: 6-12
| 18 students
Interagency Empowerment Institute (Closed 2005)
Alternative School
3100 S Alaska St
Seattle, WA 98108
(206) 721-4370
Seattle, WA 98108
(206) 721-4370
Grades: 6-12
| 18 students
Interagency Fairview Academy (Closed 2005)
Alternative School
3100 S Alaska St
Seattle, WA 98108
(206) 721-4370
Seattle, WA 98108
(206) 721-4370
Grades: 6-12
| 38 students
Interagency King C W T Career Dev High School (Closed 2005)
Alternative School
2410 E Cherry St
Seattle, WA 98122
(206) 252-6816
Seattle, WA 98122
(206) 252-6816
Grades: 9-12
| 15 students
Interagency King C W T Career Development (Closed 2023)
Alternative School
3100 S Alaska St
Seattle, WA 98108
(206) 252-6816
Seattle, WA 98108
(206) 252-6816
Grades: 6-12
| 399 students
3100 S Alaska St
Seattle, WA 98108
(206) 721-4370
Seattle, WA 98108
(206) 721-4370
Grades: 6-12
| 30 students
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Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public high schools in Seattle, WA?
The top ranked public high schools in Seattle, WA include Lincoln High School, Ballard High School and Roosevelt High School.
How many public high schools are located in Seattle?
55 public high schools are located in Seattle.
What is the racial composition of students in Seattle?
Seattle public high schools minority enrollment is 63% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is more than the Washington public high schools average of 49% (majority Hispanic).
Which public high schools in Seattle are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public high schools in Seattle include: Shorewood High School vs. Shorecrest High School, Chief Sealth International High School vs. West Seattle High School, Shorecrest High School vs. Shorewood High School
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