Best high schools in Seattle School District No. 1 (2025)
Schools classified as high schools by NCES. Ranked by the Success Index (US) from official American data; 13 schools in Seattle School District No. 1, Washington. Rank positions shown on each profile are within United States and Washington.
- Elementary Schools in Seattle School District No. 1
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- Schools by Math Proficiency in Seattle School District No. 1
- Schools by Reading Proficiency in Seattle School District No. 1
- Lowest Student–Teacher Ratio in Seattle School District No. 1
- Largest Schools in Seattle School District No. 1
- 179Ballard High SchoolSeattle · Public High71% Math proficiency · 1,697 students
- 278Roosevelt High SchoolSeattle · Public High68% Math proficiency · 1,542 students
- 378The Center SchoolSeattle · Public High44.5% Math proficiency · 165 students
- 475Ingraham High SchoolSeattle · Public High67% Math proficiency · 1,391 students
- 574West Seattle High SchoolSeattle · Public High56% Math proficiency · 1,479 students
- 670Garfield High SchoolSeattle · Public High69% Math proficiency · 1,507 students
- 764Nathan Hale High SchoolSeattle · Public High49% Math proficiency · 1,052 students
- 864Lincoln High SchoolSeattle · Public High11.6% Free/reduced-price lunch · 1,770 students
- 960Cleveland High School STEMSeattle · Public High50% Math proficiency · 875 students
- 1056Franklin High SchoolSeattle · Public High54% Math proficiency · 1,277 students
- 1154Middle College High SchoolSeattle · Public High24.5% Math proficiency · 93 students
- 1252Chief Sealth International High SchoolSeattle · Public High41% Math proficiency · 1,184 students
- 1334Rainier Beach High SchoolSeattle · Public High27% Math proficiency · 854 students
| # | School | Sector | Success Index (US) | Key result | Students |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Ballard High School Seattle · High · Grades 9–12 | Public | 79.4 Top 10% | 71% Math proficiency | 1,697 |
| 2 | Roosevelt High School Seattle · High · Grades 9–12 | Public | 78.3 Top 10% | 68% Math proficiency | 1,542 |
| 3 | The Center School Seattle · High · Grades 9–12 | Public | 77.6 Top 10% | 44.5% Math proficiency | 165 |
| 4 | Ingraham High School Seattle · High · Grades 9–12 | Public | 74.6 Top 25% | 67% Math proficiency | 1,391 |
| 5 | West Seattle High School Seattle · High · Grades 9–12 | Public | 73.5 Top 25% | 56% Math proficiency | 1,479 |
| 6 | Garfield High School Seattle · High · Grades 9–12 | Public | 70.3 Top 25% | 69% Math proficiency | 1,507 |
| 7 | Nathan Hale High School Seattle · High · Grades 9–12 | Public | 64.1 Top 50% | 49% Math proficiency | 1,052 |
| 8 | Lincoln High School Seattle · High · Grades 9–12 | Public | 63.7 Top 50% | 11.6% Free/reduced-price lunch | 1,770 |
| 9 | Cleveland High School STEM Seattle · High · Grades 9–12 | Public | 59.9 Top 50% | 50% Math proficiency | 875 |
| 10 | Franklin High School Seattle · High · Grades 9–12 | Public | 56.3 Top 50% | 54% Math proficiency | 1,277 |
| 11 | Middle College High School Seattle · High · Grades 9–12 | Public | 54.2 Top 50% | 24.5% Math proficiency | 93 |
| 12 | Chief Sealth International High School Seattle · High · Grades 9–12 | Public | 52.4 Top 50% | 41% Math proficiency | 1,184 |
| 13 | Rainier Beach High School Seattle · High · Grades 9–12 | Public | 33.7 Lower 50% | 27% Math proficiency | 854 |
Ballard High School in Seattle leads the 2025 list of high schools in Seattle School District No. 1 with a Success Index (US) of 79.4. Of the 13 schools shown, 13 are public.
For the full picture see the wider Washington high schools rankings, every school on the Seattle School District No. 1 page, or the comparison tool to put a shortlist side by side.
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Frequently asked questions
What is the best high school in Seattle School District No. 1?
Ballard High School in Seattle, Washington ranks first among high schools in Seattle School District No. 1 with a Success Index (US) of 79.4 out of 100 (Enrollment: 1,697).
How are high schools in Seattle School District No. 1 ranked?
Each school's Success Index (US) combines 4 factors: math proficiency (30%), reading proficiency (30%), community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (25%), students per teacher (15%). Each factor is a percentile against schools of the same type across United States. Schools with fewer than 60 students are excluded from rankings.
Are these 2025 rankings official?
No. They are computed by Success Tutoring from official American data (Urban Institute Education Data Portal (NCES CCD, EDFacts); NCES Common Core of Data). States set their own assessments and proficiency cut scores, so proficiency rates are most comparable within a state. Use the state rankings for like-for-like comparisons.