The Center School
🇺🇸 Official data · 2025Seattle, Washington 98109 · Seattle School District No. 1
#18 of 333 high schools in Washington
#1634 of 16,910 nationally
About The Center School
The Center School is a public high located in Seattle, in the Seattle School District No. 1 school district of Washington, United States. It caters for Grades 9–12. In 2025 it enrolled 165 students. Traditional public schools run by a school district; free to attend.
Its Success Index (US) is 77.6 out of 100, placing it in the top 10% of high schools in United States and 18th of 333 ranked high schools in Washington. Its strongest component is reading proficiency (97th percentile), and its weakest is students per teacher (50th percentile).
Other published figures: enrollment 165.
There are 113 schools in Seattle; The Center School ranks 40th of 110 scored schools there.
Success Index (US) breakdown
Each component is a percentile against high schools across United States.
- Math proficiency (30%)44.5%
- Reading proficiency (30%)95%
- Community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (25%)14.5%
- Students per teacher (15%)15.0
The Success Index (US) summarises published data about a school community. It is not a measure of teaching quality. Read the methodology.
Published measures
All figures published for The Center School by the official sources.
- Enrollment
- 165
- Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 14.5%
- Share of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch.
- Students per teacher
- 15.0
- Enrollment divided by FTE teachers; not class size.
- Reading proficiency
- 95%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
- Math proficiency
- 44.5%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
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Schools near The Center School
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (US).
John Hay Elementary School
Seattle · Public elementary · Grades K–5
257 students · 1.2 km away
McClure Middle School
Seattle · Public middle · Grades 6–8
474 students · 1.8 km away
Queen Anne Elementary
Seattle · Public elementary · Grades K–5
159 students · 1.8 km away
Frantz Coe Elementary School
Seattle · Public elementary · Grades K–5
467 students · 2.4 km away
Lowell Elementary School
Seattle · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
392 students · 2.5 km away
Interagency Detention School
Seattle · Public high · Grades 6–12
47 students · 3.3 km away
Stevens Elementary School
Seattle · Public elementary · Grades K–5
150 students · 3.4 km away
Edmonds S. Meany Middle School
Seattle · Public middle · Grades 6–8
504 students · 3.4 km away
Bailey Gatzert Elementary School
Seattle · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
402 students · 3.5 km away
Summit Public School: Sierra
Seattle · Charter high · Grades 9–12
214 students · 3.6 km away
Similar schools
Public high schools in Washington with a comparable Enrollment.
The Community School
Spokane · Public high · Grades 9–12
165 students
Green Hill Academic School
Chehalis · Public high · Grades 9–12
163 students
Liberty High School
Spangle · Public high · Grades 9–12
168 students
Hayes Freedom High School
Camas · Public high · Grades 9–12
161 students
La Conner High School
La Conner · Public high · Grades 9–12
177 students
Orcas Island High School
Eastsound · Public high · Grades 9–12
177 students
Frequently asked questions
Is The Center School a good school?
The Center School has a Success Index (US) of 77.6 out of 100 (Top 10% of high schools in United States) and ranks #18 of 333 in Washington. The index summarises published data about the school community and, where available, attainment; it does not measure teaching quality, so visit the school and ask about support at your child's level.
Where does The Center School rank in Washington?
The Center School ranks #18 of 333 high schools in Washington and #1634 of 16,910 nationally on the Success Index (US) (2025 data).
How many students attend The Center School?
The Center School had 165 students in 2025.
Is The Center School a elementary school or a high school?
The Center School is classified as a high covering Grades 9–12. It is a public school.
What other schools are near The Center School?
There are 10 schools within 15 km of The Center School; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (US) and distance, and can be compared side by side.