The Center School
Seattle, WA · Seattle School District No. 1 · Grades 9-12
206th of 437 Washington high schools statewide · better than 53%▼ Declining
The Center School ranking
SchoolRow ranks The Center School 206th of 437 Washington high schools for 2024–25, based on WA Smarter Balanced / WCAS 2024–25 English and Math results — better than 53% of high schools statewide. Its statewide percentile went from 75th in 2019 to 53th in 2025 — declining.
The Center School test scores
Percent meeting or exceeding the state standard, WA Smarter Balanced / WCAS 2024–25 · 38 students tested
The Center School students
Racial and ethnic breakdown of 184 students (2023–24, NCES) — and how it has shifted since 2013
| Group | Trend | 2013 | 2023 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| White | 72.7% | 62.0% | ▼ 10.7 pts | |
| Hispanic | 4.6% | 12.0% | ▲ 7.4 pts | |
| Two or more races | 7.8% | 6.0% | ▼ 1.8 pts | |
| Asian | 7.8% | 1.6% | ▼ 6.2 pts | |
| Black | 6.4% | 1.6% | ▼ 4.8 pts | |
| American Indian | 0.7% | 1.6% | ▲ 0.9 pts |
Homes near The Center School
Typical home value $753K in zip 98109 as of 2026-05 · trend since 2000
Data Provided by Zillow Group
High schools near The Center School
Closest same-level schools, with 2024–25 state rank
- 8Middle College High SchoolSeattle School District No. 1 · 1.7 mi away97th of 437
ELA 62% · Math 41% - 1Seattle World SchoolSeattle School District No. 1 · 2 mi away400th of 437
ELA 15% · Math 15% - 2Interagency Detention SchoolSeattle School District No. 1 · 2 mi away380th of 437
ELA 19% · Math 18% - 5Summit Public School: SierraSummit Public School: Sierra · 2.2 mi away · charter242nd of 437
ELA 50% · Math 23% - 6Nova High SchoolSeattle School District No. 1 · 2.5 mi away191st of 437
ELA 53% · Math 31% - 8Garfield High SchoolSeattle School District No. 1 · 2.6 mi away107th of 437
ELA 63% · Math 39% - 10Lincoln High SchoolSeattle School District No. 1 · 2.7 mi away10th of 437
ELA 86% · Math 69% - 1Interagency ProgramsSeattle School District No. 1 · 3 mi away420th of 437
ELA 16% · Math 5%
Frequently asked questions
What school district is The Center School in?
The Center School is part of the Seattle School District No. 1 district in Seattle, Washington.
Is The Center School a good school?
SchoolRow ranks The Center School 206th of 437 Washington high schools (better than 53% statewide) based on 2024–25 test results (WA Smarter Balanced / WCAS 2024–25).
What is the racial makeup of The Center School?
White 62%, Hispanic 12%, Two or more races 6%, Black 2% (184 students, 2023–24).
How much do homes near The Center School cost?
The typical home value in zip code 98109 is $753K 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.