West Seattle High School
Seattle, WA · Seattle School District No. 1 · Grades 9-12
36th of 437 Washington high schools statewide · better than 92%▲ Improving
West Seattle High School ranking
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.
West Seattle High School test scores
Percent meeting or exceeding the state standard, WA Smarter Balanced / WCAS 2024–25 · 370 students tested
West Seattle High School students
Racial and ethnic breakdown of 1,392 students (2023–24, NCES) — and how it has shifted since 2013
| Group | Trend | 2013 | 2023 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| White | 46.5% | 65.0% | ▲ 18.5 pts | |
| Hispanic | 12.9% | 12.0% | ▼ 0.9 pts | |
| Two or more races | 5.8% | 11.7% | ▲ 5.9 pts | |
| Asian | 16.1% | 4.6% | ▼ 11.5 pts | |
| Black | 16.3% | 4.3% | ▼ 12.0 pts | |
| American Indian | 1.8% | 0.4% | ▼ 1.4 pts |
Homes near West Seattle High School
Typical home value $1.01M in zip 98116 as of 2026-05 · trend since 2000
Data Provided by Zillow Group
High schools near West Seattle High School
Closest same-level schools, with 2024–25 state rank
- 1Interagency ProgramsSeattle School District No. 1 · 2.5 mi away420th of 437
ELA 16% · Math 5% - 5Chief Sealth International High SchoolSeattle School District No. 1 · 3.4 mi away230th of 437
ELA 54% · Math 22% - 5Summit Public School: SierraSummit Public School: Sierra · 3.4 mi away · charter242nd of 437
ELA 50% · Math 23% - 6The Center SchoolSeattle School District No. 1 · 3.5 mi away206th of 437
ELA 63% · Math 18% - 2Interagency Detention SchoolSeattle School District No. 1 · 3.7 mi away380th of 437
ELA 19% · Math 18% - 9Cleveland High School STEMSeattle School District No. 1 · 3.7 mi away73rd of 437
ELA 66% · Math 45% - 8Middle College High SchoolSeattle School District No. 1 · 3.8 mi away97th of 437
ELA 62% · Math 41% - 7Summit Public School: AtlasSummit Public School: Atlas · 4.1 mi away · charter150th of 437
ELA 52% · Math 41%
Frequently asked questions
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.