Serving 1,392 students in grades 9-12, West Seattle High School ranks in the top 10% of all schools in Washington for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 54% (which is higher than the Washington state average of 40%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 89% (which is higher than the Washington state average of 53%).
The student:teacher ratio of 22:1 is higher than the Washington state level of 16:1.
Minority enrollment is 35% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Washington state average of 52% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: 9-12
Enrollment: 1,392 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 22:1
Minority Enrollment: 35%
Graduation Rate
: 91% (Top 20% in WA)
Overall Testing Rank
: Top 10%
Math Proficiency
: 54% (Top 30%)
Reading Proficiency
: 89% (Top 5%)
Science Proficiency
: 68% (Top 20%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WA Dept. of Education
West Seattle High School ranks within the top 10% of all 2,113 schools in Washington (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of West Seattle High School is 0.55, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.69. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
54% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 40% WA state average), while 89% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 53% WA state average).
What is the graduation rate of West Seattle High School?
The graduation rate of West Seattle High School is 91%, which is higher than the Washington state average of 84%.
How many students attend West Seattle High School?
1,392 students attend West Seattle High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
65% of West Seattle High School students are White, 12% of students are Hispanic, 12% of students are Two or more races, 5% of students are Asian, 4% of students are Black, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of West Seattle High School?
West Seattle High School has a student ration of 22:1, which is higher than the Washington state average of 16:1.
What grades does West Seattle High School offer ?
West Seattle High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is West Seattle High School part of?
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Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: 9-12
Enrollment: 1,392 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 22:1
Minority Enrollment: 35%
Graduation Rate
: 91% (Top 20%)
Overall Testing Rank
: Top 10%
Math Proficiency
: 54% (Top 30%)
Reading Proficiency
: 89% (Top 5%)
Science Proficiency
: 68% (Top 20%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WA Dept. of Education
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