Seattle World School
Seattle, WA · Seattle School District No. 1
Alternative school · Grades 6-12 · City, large
400th of 437 Washington high schools statewide · better than 8%▲ Improving
1700 East Union St., Seattle, WA 98122
(206)252-2200NCES ID 530771001311Directory 2023–24
SchoolRow ranks Seattle World School 400th of 437 Washington high schools for 2024–25, based on WA Smarter Balanced / WCAS 2024–25 English and Math results — better than 8% of high schools statewide. Its statewide percentile went from 1th in 2019 to 8th in 2025 — improving.
Percent meeting or exceeding the state standard, WA Smarter Balanced / WCAS 2024–25
Racial and ethnic breakdown of 185 students (2023–24, NCES) — history since 1994, with comparable seven-category changes from 2010
| Group | Trend | 2010 | 2023 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 20.9% | 78.4% | ▲ 57.5 pts | |
| Asian | 49.3% | 13.0% | ▼ 36.3 pts | |
| Black | 27.9% | 5.9% | ▼ 22.0 pts | |
| White | 1.9% | 2.2% | ▲ 0.3 pts | |
| Two or more races | 0.0% | 0.5% | ▲ 0.5 pts |
NCES history for this school begins in 1994. Race categories changed by 2010: earlier data combines Asian and Pacific Islander students and does not consistently identify multiracial students. The chart retains that history, while the change table uses 2010 onward.
Typical home value $829K in zip 98122 as of 2026-05 · trend since 2000
Data Provided by Zillow Group
Closest same-level schools, with 2024–25 state rank · ▲▼ = points better or worse than Seattle World School
- #191Nova High SchoolSeattle School District No. 1 · 0.5 mi away191st of 437
ELA 53% ▲38 · Math 31% ▲16Compare - #97Middle College High SchoolSeattle School District No. 1 · 0.6 mi away97th of 437
ELA 62% ▲47 · Math 41% ▲26Compare - #107Garfield High SchoolSeattle School District No. 1 · 0.7 mi away107th of 437
ELA 63% ▲48 · Math 39% ▲24Compare - #380Interagency Detention SchoolSeattle School District No. 1 · 0.7 mi away380th of 437
ELA 19% ▲4 · Math 18% ▲3Compare - #242Summit Public School: SierraSummit Public School: Sierra · 1.1 mi away · charter242nd of 437
ELA 50% ▲35 · Math 23% ▲8Compare - #206The Center SchoolSeattle School District No. 1 · 2 mi away206th of 437
ELA 63% ▲48 · Math 18% ▲3Compare - #420Interagency ProgramsSeattle School District No. 1 · 2.5 mi away420th of 437
ELA 16% ▲1 · Math 5% ▼10Compare - #176Franklin High SchoolSeattle School District No. 1 · 2.7 mi away176th of 437
ELA 62% ▲47 · Math 25% ▲10Compare
What school district is Seattle World School in?
Seattle World School is part of the Seattle School District No. 1 district in Seattle, Washington.
Is Seattle World School a good school?
SchoolRow ranks Seattle World School 400th of 437 Washington high schools (better than 8% statewide) based on 2024–25 test results (WA Smarter Balanced / WCAS 2024–25).
What is the racial makeup of Seattle World School?
Hispanic 78%, Asian 13%, Black 6%, White 2% (185 students, 2023–24).
How much do homes near Seattle World 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.