A+
Overall Niche Grade
How are grades calculated?
  1. Academics
    A+
  2. Diversity
    A+
  3. Teachers
    A
  4. College Readiness
    A+
  5. Clubs & Activities
    B
  6. Health & Safety
    A-
  7. Administration
    B+
  8. Sports
    B
  9. Food
    B+
  10. Resources & Facilities
    C+
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Address
400 23 Ave
Seattle, WA 98122
Telephone
(206) 252-2270
Website
seattleschools.org

Garfield High School Rankings

Niche ranks over 14,000 public high schools based on statistics and millions of opinions from students and parents.

Academics

Percent Proficient - Reading
88%
Percent Proficient - Math
86%
Average Graduation Rate
87%
Average SAT
1280
339 responses
Average ACT
30
118 responses
AP Enrollment
56%
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Culture & Safety

Health & Safety
A-
Based on chronic student absenteeism, suspensions/expulsions, and survey responses on the school environment from students and parents.
Poll
88%
of students agree that they feel safe at their school.34 responses
Poll
76%
of students agree that they like their school and feel happy there.34 responses
Poll
What are your favorite school events or traditions?
Based on 108 responses
Report
  • Purple and White Day
    29%
  • True Dawgs Cheer
    17%
  • Homecoming
    15%
  • Y-E-L-L
    12%
  • Basketball games
    7%
  • Post
    6%
  • Dramatic paws
    6%

Students

Diversity
A+
Based on racial and economic diversity and survey responses on school culture and diversity from students and parents.
Students
1,620
Free or Reduced Lunch
35%
81%
of students and parents agree that students at this school are competitive.43 responses
77%
of students and parents agree that students at this school are creative and artsy.43 responses
81%
of students and parents agree that students at this school are athletic.43 responses

Teachers

Student-Teacher Ratio
22:1
National
16:1
Average Teacher Salary
$70,994
Teachers in First/Second Year
11%
57%
of students and parents agree that the teachers give engaging lessons.60 responses
77%
of students and parents agree that the teachers genuinely care about the students.60 responses
58%
of students and parents agree that the teachers adequately lead and control the classroom.60 responses

Clubs & Activities

Clubs & Activities
B
Based on student and parent reviews of clubs and activities.
Girls Athletic Participation
Low
Boys Athletic Participation
Average
Expenses Per Student
$12,436/ year
National
$11,890
89%
of students and parents agree that there are plenty of clubs and organizations for students to get involved in.70 responses
43%
of students and parents agree that clubs and organizations get the funding they need.70 responses
81%
of students and parents agree that lots of students participate in clubs and organizations.70 responses

Garfield High School Reviews

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Garfield is a very progressive school. The students and faculty make a point to include everyone. There are many kids from many different backgrounds and thus the school on surface appears to be very diverse. Despite this, there are very noticeable cliques within the school and few teachers push students to go beyond their comfort zone in terms of who they pursue friendships with.
There are a wide variety of electives and activities to do outside of school that really set Garfield apart from other schools. There is a lot of school spirit injected into the student population that shows at the sporting events. Garfield has an amazing debate team as well and a large collection of student run and organized clubs.
Overall, it's a very welcoming school that has some flaws. Garfield definitely strives to push its students to make the most out of their academic career and gives them plenty of ways to do that.
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I was fortunate to be able to make the most out of my Garfield High School experience. I enjoyed swimming at the nearby Medgar Evers Pool for gym credit, playing in the Symphony Orchestra, getting my artwork published through an AP art class, and regularly volunteering with the Garfield Drama Club. I made a large and diverse set of friends, many of whom I remain close to, even as I graduate college. The school is one of the most well-respected in Seattle, is always on the forefront of important academic issues, and champions the needs of the marginalized. Once you're at GHS, you're a bulldog for life!
There are plenty of extracurricular opportunities held at Garfield High School. There are many programs and clubs that students may join. I know many students who are involved in this popular club called Key Club. It is a student led organization, where they teach leadership too others through services. Key Club is a very popular club that many Garfield students are involved in, with a variety of different age groups, 9th graders - 12th graders are involved. Majority of the programs or clubs are great for volunteering and earning community service hours.

There are also many different programs students may participate in, such as the music program. We have an outstanding Jazz band, Orchestra, Drum Line, and Choir. Many students with great talents take a lot of their time practicing during and after school, performing in many different places. Other popular clubs many students are involved in is Drama club, Outdoor Education Club (also known as POST), and Japanese Club.

There are other great programs that focus more on school and your future. Programs affiliated with getting into college, such as the College Success Foundation, and College Access Now programs. Those two are great programs for students (mostly Juniors and Seniors), because these two programs help students get into colleges they want to attend, and also help students find scholarships!

I believe Garfield High School has a large amount of great extracurricular opportunities for students of Garfield!