Garfield High School
- Public
- SEATTLE, WA
Public School
Garfield High School
- grade A+Overall Grade
- Public
- 9-12
- SEATTLE, WA
- Rating 3.61 out of 5 488 reviews
Report Card
- Academicsgrade A
- Diversitygrade A
- Teachersgrade B+
- College Prepgrade A+
- Clubs & Activitiesgrade C+
- Health & Safetygrade C+
- Administrationgrade C minus
- Sportsgrade A
- Foodgrade C minus
- Resources & Facilitiesgrade D+
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Garfield High School Rankings
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Academics
Percent Proficient - Reading
86%
Percent Proficient - Math
69%
Average Graduation Rate
86%
Average SAT
1300
701 responses
Average ACT
30
227 responses
AP Enrollment
45%
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- Cost of Livinggrade C minus
- Good for Familiesgrade A
- Housinggrade C
Median Household Income
$62,253
National
$62,843Median Rent
$1,467
National
$1,062Median Home Value
$584,259
National
$217,500Culture & Safety
Health & Safety
grade C+
Based on chronic student absenteeism, suspensions/expulsions, and survey responses on the school environment from students and parents.
Poll
83%
of students agree that they feel safe at their school. 41 responsesPoll
71%
of students agree that they like their school and feel happy there. 41 responsesStudents
Diversity
grade A
Based on racial and economic diversity and survey responses on school culture and diversity from students and parents.
Students
1,786
Free or Reduced Lunch
29%
84%
of students and parents agree that students at this school are competitive. 50 responses76%
of students and parents agree that students at this school are creative and artsy. 50 responses82%
of students and parents agree that students at this school are athletic. 50 responsesTeachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
26:1
National
17:1Average Teacher Salary
$81,701
Teachers in First/Second Year
8.9%
58%
of students and parents agree that the teachers give engaging lessons. 67 responses79%
of students and parents agree that the teachers genuinely care about the students. 67 responses55%
of students and parents agree that the teachers adequately lead and control the classroom. 67 responsesClubs & Activities
Clubs & Activities
grade C+
Based on student and parent reviews of clubs and activities.
Girls Athletic Participation
Average
Boys Athletic Participation
High
Expenses Per Student
$17,218 / year
National
$12,23990%
of students and parents agree that there are plenty of clubs and organizations for students to get involved in. 77 responses40%
of students and parents agree that clubs and organizations get the funding they need. 77 responses83%
of students and parents agree that lots of students participate in clubs and organizations. 77 responsesSimilar Schools
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Rating 3.61 out of 5 488 reviews
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I complain a lot about high school, but if I think about it, this school is honestly great. I really appreciate the theater department, which is very strong. It's fairly easy to get to, I take the 3 or the 4 bus line to get to it. I wish there was more communication between the administration and the teachers, as the teachers are often as in the dark as the students. Also, there have been two incidents of people with guns in our parking lot already this year, and the bomb threats have disrupted school. But the teachers are great and really care about their subjects, for the most part. The school has great clubs, like our Improv club,Earth Corps, LGBTQ+ Arts Club, Knitting Club, and the school has a great newspaper. My main problem is that it's pretty hit or miss with the administrators, some seem like they are trying to make student's lives harder.
Really a fantastic high school. Ideal for students on a path to take multiple AP and honors courses each year. Satisfactory for others. Strong school community and spirit. Sports teams are good, particularly the basketball team. Jazz program is one of the best in the country with stellar teaching. If you're looking for a school with great diversity, academics, programs and want to avoid the private school types, Garfield is the place for you.
Garfield was a very good school for me academically. However, I spent a lot of my time in AP or Honors classes, so my experience wasn't necessarily reflective of the general student body, and Garfield definitely has some systemic issues with educational equity, although there is a big push to change that. A lot of people are cynical about the administration, but school spirit is still pretty strong. Overall, Garfield may have public school problems like overcrowding, but, all around, it's definitely at least a top 3 SPS high school.