West Seattle High School
🇺🇸 Official data · 2025Seattle, Washington 98116 · Seattle School District No. 1
#37 of 333 high schools in Washington
#2474 of 16,910 nationally
About West Seattle High School
West Seattle High 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 1,479 students. Traditional public schools run by a school district; free to attend.
Its Success Index (US) is 73.5 out of 100, placing it in the top 25% of high schools in United States and 37th of 333 ranked high schools in Washington. Its strongest component is community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (93th percentile), and its weakest is students per teacher (8th percentile).
Other published figures: enrollment 1,479.
There are 113 schools in Seattle; West Seattle High School ranks 47th of 110 scored schools there.
Success Index (US) breakdown
Each component is a percentile against high schools across United States.
- Math proficiency (30%)56%
- Reading proficiency (30%)87%
- Community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (25%)18.4%
- Students per teacher (15%)22.8
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 West Seattle High School by the official sources.
- Enrollment
- 1,479
- Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 18.4%
- Share of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch.
- Students per teacher
- 22.8
- Enrollment divided by FTE teachers; not class size.
- Reading proficiency
- 87%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
- Math proficiency
- 56%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
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Schools near West Seattle High School
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (US).
Lafayette Elementary School
Seattle · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
532 students · 366 m away
Madison Middle School
Seattle · Public middle · Grades 6–8
1,017 students · 622 m away
Genesee Hill Elementary
Seattle · Public elementary · Grades K–5
451 students · 1.5 km away
Alki Elementary School
Seattle · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
269 students · 1.7 km away
Southwest Youth and Family Services
Seattle · Public high · Grades 9–12
0 students · 2.3 km away
Fairmount Park Elementary School
Seattle · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
357 students · 2.7 km away
Louisa Boren STEM K-8
Seattle · Public elementary · Grades PK–8
437 students · 3.6 km away
West Seattle Elementary School
Seattle · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
376 students · 4.0 km away
Gatewood Elementary School
Seattle · Public elementary · Grades K–5
400 students · 4.1 km away
Sanislo Elementary School
Seattle · Public elementary · Grades K–5
145 students · 4.5 km away
Similar schools
Public high schools in Washington with a comparable Enrollment.
Mt Spokane High School
Mead · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,482 students
Cheney High School
Cheney · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,491 students
Meadowdale High School
Lynnwood · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,491 students
West Valley High School
Yakima · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,494 students
Liberty Sr High School
Renton · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,495 students
Snohomish High School
Snohomish · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,496 students
Frequently asked questions
Is West Seattle High School a good school?
West Seattle High School has a Success Index (US) of 73.5 out of 100 (Top 25% of high schools in United States) and ranks #37 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 West Seattle High School rank in Washington?
West Seattle High School ranks #37 of 333 high schools in Washington and #2474 of 16,910 nationally on the Success Index (US) (2025 data).
How many students attend West Seattle High School?
West Seattle High School had 1,479 students in 2025.
Is West Seattle High School a elementary school or a high school?
West Seattle High School is classified as a high covering Grades 9–12. It is a public school.
What other schools are near West Seattle High School?
There are 10 schools within 15 km of West Seattle High School; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (US) and distance, and can be compared side by side.