Seattle Public Schools
- SEATTLE, WA
School District
Seattle Public Schools
- SEATTLE, WA
- Rating 3.78 out of 5 205 reviews
Report Card
- Academicsgrade A minus
- Diversitygrade A
- Teachersgrade A
- College Prepgrade A
- Clubs & Activitiesgrade B
- Administrationgrade C+
- Sportsgrade A
- Foodgrade C minus
- Resources & Facilitiesgrade C
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Academics
Percent Proficient - Reading
72%
Percent Proficient - Math
64%
Average Graduation Rate
83%
Average SAT
1240
3,807 responses
Average ACT
28
923 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
53,973
Free or Reduced Lunch
35.5%
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Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
16:1
National
17:1Average Teacher Salary
$93,243
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 minus
Median Household Income
$98,272
National
$69,021Median Rent
$1,977
National
$1,163Median Home Value
$579,177
National
$244,900Seattle Public Schools Reviews
Rating 3.78 out of 5 205 reviews
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My mother moved my family to SPS when I was entering the 4th grade. She was seeking access to better accommodations for children with learning disabilities in public schools (I have ADHD). The IEP program at my elementary school prepared and loved me into being a better student. It was not all amazing though, SPS challenges it's IEP teachers employment and the program itself routinely. The school district itself does not uphold the principles of inclusion and diversity it states in it's mission statement, but I believe many of the schools and educators within the district try their best.
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.
It's been pretty good! It's a generally progressive school district. I've always felt safe at school, and the teacher's I've had have generally been good.