Garfield High School
Seattle, WA · Seattle School District No. 1 · Grades 9-12
107th of 437 Washington high schools statewide · better than 76%▼ Declining
Garfield High School ranking
SchoolRow ranks Garfield High School 107th of 437 Washington high schools for 2024–25, based on WA Smarter Balanced / WCAS 2024–25 English and Math results — better than 76% of high schools statewide. Its statewide percentile went from 93th in 2019 to 76th in 2025 — declining.
Garfield High School test scores
Percent meeting or exceeding the state standard, WA Smarter Balanced / WCAS 2024–25 · 360 students tested
Garfield High School students
Racial and ethnic breakdown of 1,641 students (2023–24, NCES) — and how it has shifted since 2013
| Group | Trend | 2013 | 2023 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| White | 37.5% | 34.2% | ▼ 3.3 pts | |
| Black | 29.3% | 26.8% | ▼ 2.5 pts | |
| Two or more races | 4.3% | 12.9% | ▲ 8.6 pts | |
| Asian | 20.1% | 11.8% | ▼ 8.3 pts | |
| Hispanic | 8.1% | 10.4% | ▲ 2.3 pts | |
| Pacific Islander | 0.1% | 1.3% | ▲ 1.2 pts | |
| American Indian | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.0 pts |
Homes near Garfield High School
Typical home value $829K in zip 98122 as of 2026-05 · trend since 2000
Data Provided by Zillow Group
High schools near Garfield High School
Closest same-level schools, with 2024–25 state rank
- 6Nova High SchoolSeattle School District No. 1 · 0.2 mi away191st of 437
ELA 53% · Math 31% - 2Interagency Detention SchoolSeattle School District No. 1 · 0.7 mi away380th of 437
ELA 19% · Math 18% - 1Seattle World SchoolSeattle School District No. 1 · 0.7 mi away400th of 437
ELA 15% · Math 15% - 8Middle College High SchoolSeattle School District No. 1 · 0.9 mi away97th of 437
ELA 62% · Math 41% - 5Summit Public School: SierraSummit Public School: Sierra · 0.9 mi away · charter242nd of 437
ELA 50% · Math 23% - 6Franklin High SchoolSeattle School District No. 1 · 2 mi away176th of 437
ELA 62% · Math 25% - 1Interagency ProgramsSeattle School District No. 1 · 2.1 mi away420th of 437
ELA 16% · Math 5% - 6The Center SchoolSeattle School District No. 1 · 2.6 mi away206th of 437
ELA 63% · Math 18%
Frequently asked questions
What school district is Garfield High School in?
Garfield High School is part of the Seattle School District No. 1 district in Seattle, Washington.
Is Garfield High School a good school?
SchoolRow ranks Garfield High School 107th of 437 Washington high schools (better than 76% statewide) based on 2024–25 test results (WA Smarter Balanced / WCAS 2024–25).
What is the racial makeup of Garfield High School?
White 34%, Black 27%, Two or more races 13%, Asian 12% (1,641 students, 2023–24).
How much do homes near Garfield High School cost?
The typical home value in zip code 98122 is $829K as of 2026-05 (Zillow ZHVI).
Sources: state education department data (WA Smarter Balanced / WCAS 2024–25, low-income, chronic absenteeism), National Center for Education Statistics via the Urban Institute (enrollment, demographics, staffing), Zillow Group (home values). Rankings are computed by SchoolRow from state English and Math results within grade level; they measure test performance, not everything that makes a school good.