West Seattle High School
Seattle, WA · Seattle School District No. 1
Regular public school · Grades 9-12 · City, large
36th of 437 Washington high schools statewide · better than 92%▲ Improving
3000 CALIFORNIA AV SW, Seattle, WA 98116
(206)252-8800NCES ID 530771001262Directory 2023–24
SchoolRow ranks West Seattle High School 36th of 437 Washington high schools for 2024–25, based on WA Smarter Balanced / WCAS 2024–25 English and Math results — better than 92% of high schools statewide. Its statewide percentile went from 87th in 2019 to 92th in 2025 — improving.
Percent meeting or exceeding the state standard, WA Smarter Balanced / WCAS 2024–25 · 370 students tested
Racial and ethnic breakdown of 1,392 students (2023–24, NCES) — history since 1988, with comparable seven-category changes from 2010
| Group | Trend | 2010 | 2023 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| White | 37.9% | 65.0% | ▲ 27.1 pts | |
| Hispanic | 17.3% | 12.0% | ▼ 5.3 pts | |
| Two or more races | 2.4% | 11.7% | ▲ 9.3 pts | |
| Asian | 20.5% | 4.6% | ▼ 15.9 pts | |
| Black | 18.9% | 4.3% | ▼ 14.6 pts | |
| Pacific Islander | 0.9% | 0.4% | ▼ 0.5 pts | |
| American Indian | 2.2% | 0.4% | ▼ 1.8 pts |
NCES history for this school begins in 1988. 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 $1.01M in zip 98116 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 West Seattle High School
- #420Interagency ProgramsSeattle School District No. 1 · 2.5 mi away420th of 437
ELA 16% ▼65 · Math 5% ▼47Compare - #230Chief Sealth International High SchoolSeattle School District No. 1 · 3.4 mi away230th of 437
ELA 54% ▼27 · Math 22% ▼30Compare - #242Summit Public School: SierraSummit Public School: Sierra · 3.4 mi away · charter242nd of 437
ELA 50% ▼31 · Math 23% ▼29Compare - #206The Center SchoolSeattle School District No. 1 · 3.5 mi away206th of 437
ELA 63% ▼18 · Math 18% ▼34Compare - #380Interagency Detention SchoolSeattle School District No. 1 · 3.7 mi away380th of 437
ELA 19% ▼62 · Math 18% ▼34Compare - #73Cleveland High School STEMSeattle School District No. 1 · 3.7 mi away73rd of 437
ELA 66% ▼15 · Math 45% ▼7Compare - #97Middle College High SchoolSeattle School District No. 1 · 3.8 mi away97th of 437
ELA 62% ▼19 · Math 41% ▼11Compare - #150Summit Public School: AtlasSummit Public School: Atlas · 4.1 mi away · charter150th of 437
ELA 52% ▼29 · Math 41% ▼11Compare
What school district is West Seattle High School in?
West Seattle High School is part of the Seattle School District No. 1 district in Seattle, Washington.
Is West Seattle High School a good school?
SchoolRow ranks West Seattle High School 36th of 437 Washington high schools (better than 92% statewide) based on 2024–25 test results (WA Smarter Balanced / WCAS 2024–25).
What is the racial makeup of West Seattle High School?
White 65%, Hispanic 12%, Two or more races 12%, Asian 5% (1,392 students, 2023–24).
How much do homes near West Seattle High School cost?
The typical home value in zip code 98116 is $1.01M 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.