West Seattle High School
- Public
- SEATTLE, WA
Public School
West Seattle High School
- grade A minusOverall Grade
- Public
- 9-12
- SEATTLE, WA
- Rating 3.5 out of 5 186 reviews
Report Card
- Academicsgrade B+
- Diversitygrade A minus
- Teachersgrade B+
- College Prepgrade B+
- Clubs & Activitiesgrade C minus
- Health & Safetygrade A minus
- Administrationgrade B minus
- Sportsgrade B
- Foodgrade C minus
- Resources & Facilitiesgrade C minus
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West Seattle High School Rankings
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Academics
Percent Proficient - Reading
87%
Percent Proficient - Math
56%
Average Graduation Rate
89%
Average SAT
1200
230 responses
Average ACT
27
50 responses
AP Enrollment
28%
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- Cost of Livinggrade C minus
- Good for Familiesgrade A
- Housinggrade C+
Median Household Income
$127,395
National
$62,843Median Rent
$1,757
National
$1,062Median Home Value
$719,278
National
$217,500Culture & Safety
Health & Safety
grade A minus
Based on chronic student absenteeism, suspensions/expulsions, and survey responses on the school environment from students and parents.
Poll
- 75%
- of students agree that they feel safe at their school. 24 responses
Poll
- 46%
- of students agree that they like their school and feel happy there. 24 responses
Students
Diversity
grade A minus
Based on racial and economic diversity and survey responses on school culture and diversity from students and parents.
Students
1,117
Free or Reduced Lunch
19%
- 58%
- of students and parents agree that students at this school are competitive. 26 responses
- 65%
- of students and parents agree that students at this school are creative and artsy. 26 responses
- 85%
- of students and parents agree that students at this school are athletic. 26 responses
Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
22:1
National
17:1Average Teacher Salary
$81,701
Teachers in First/Second Year
7.8%
- 58%
- of students and parents agree that the teachers give engaging lessons. 31 responses
- 68%
- of students and parents agree that the teachers genuinely care about the students. 31 responses
- 74%
- of students and parents agree that the teachers adequately lead and control the classroom. 31 responses
Clubs & Activities
Clubs & Activities
grade C minus
Based on student and parent reviews of clubs and activities.
Girls Athletic Participation
Very High
Boys Athletic Participation
Very High
Expenses Per Student
$17,218 / year
National
$12,239- 79%
- of students and parents agree that there are plenty of clubs and organizations for students to get involved in. 28 responses
- 36%
- of students and parents agree that clubs and organizations get the funding they need. 28 responses
- 64%
- of students and parents agree that lots of students participate in clubs and organizations. 28 responses
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My 4 years spent here at West Seattle High School has left me with fond memories and an unforgettable feeling of inclusion. I will miss it. Everyone felt like distant family relatives and the staff here could also be called friends. If given the choice to choose a different school, I'd stay with WSHS. Go Wildcats!
Honestly, my high school experience was very different from what my freshman- self expected. If someone told me three years ago that my junior and senior year would be interrupted by a global pandemic, I would have laughed and shook my head. Though despite the losses, the pandemic has allowed me to look back and reflect upon my high school experience. I was very fortunate to have attended a high school where resources, college prep courses, clubs and extracurricular activities, and overall education was always ensured number one priority. However like anywhere else, there were moments where I found myself doubting the diversity, culture awareness, and equity in my environment. Part of the reason I rated my high school experience as such is because there is always room for improvement. Because a school like my own has the privilege in working toward change, it's important that we take advantage of those resources for the benefit of future students.
I went to west seattle high school from 2017-2021. My overall experience was great. I made lots of new friends and had amazing teachers. All my teachers were supportive of me when I was having a hard time. I did have a hard time in high school due to anxiety and depression along with some health issues. But my teachers helped me get caught up in all my classes and were there for me when I needed them. The friends I’ve made at west seattle are like family to me. I wouldn’t forgot this experience, a lot of amazing memories like the football and basketball games, talking to them in the morning before class started, lunch, student clubs, etc. I definitely recommend coming to this school if you live in the west seattle area.