Seattle Public Schools
- SEATTLE, WA
School District
Seattle Public Schools
- SEATTLE, WA
- Rating 3.76 out of 5 192 reviews
Report Card
- Academicsgrade A minus
- Diversitygrade A
- Teachersgrade A minus
- College Prepgrade A
- Clubs & Activitiesgrade B minus
- Health & Safetygrade B minus
- Administrationgrade C+
- Sportsgrade A
- Foodgrade C minus
- Resources & Facilitiesgrade C minus
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Academics
Percent Proficient - Reading
72%
Percent Proficient - Math
64%
Average Graduation Rate
83%
Average SAT
1240
3,500 responses
Average ACT
28
890 responses
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Students
Diversity
grade A
Based on racial and economic diversity and survey responses on school culture and diversity from students and parents.
Students
55,986
Free or Reduced Lunch
35.5%
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Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
17:1
National
17:1Average Teacher Salary
$81,701
Teachers in First/Second Year
13.8%
Finances
Expenses Per Student
$17,218 / student
National
$12,239- Cost of Livinggrade C minus
- Good for Familiesgrade A minus
- Housinggrade C
Median Household Income
$98,722
National
$62,843Median Rent
$1,719
National
$1,062Median Home Value
$569,215
National
$217,500Seattle Public Schools Reviews
Rating 3.76 out of 5 192 reviews
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I thought they managed public schools well. Although the school district is generally diverse, there are pockets within Seattle that differ in ethnicity and income. The school district addressed these differences with greater services in the areas of greater need. For example, the school district has stated that it is committed to providing resources needed for African American Males. The statistics have shown that this group has not fared well in public schools. The school district started the program for African American Male Achievement, a mentoring program which includes guidance from adult African American Males. The mentoring program starts in 7th grade and continues through high school graduation.
Seattle schools is handling covid quite well with the free tests and things but there is a lot of issues with rape and abuse in these schools and they are not dealing with it or even acknowledging it. The schools even when quite new are still destroyed really quickly and the teachers don't get payed enough. For me specifically i am in the IB program where some teachers are just not qualified to teach. I've been harassed by some of teachers but when i report it the counselors says they are able to do anything about it. Overall they focus on solely education which makes sense but when people are harassed, abused, or dealing with other things they aren't about to focus on education and they don't get help until they are literally failing out.
At The Center School students are given the chance to express themselves freely and without judgement. This includes sexuality, religion, gender, and so much more. Teachers are understanding and most will adjust their teaching style to ensure that you get the best use of your class time. You are encouraged to join clubs or extra-curriculars to better get to know your peers and make friends. By using a block schedule, classes cover more information and give less homework. Many projects assigned are very open to interpretation and allow for a lot of creative freedom. They are often are projects or physical assignments that students can make their own. The staff is very respectful of student feedback and allows the associated student body to oversee matters such as clubs, community meetings, spirit days, budget, field trips, publicity, etc. If art based education is your calling, The Center School may be the place for you or your child.