Alki Elementary School vs West Seattle High School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Washington, United States, 1.7 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Alki Elementary School
Seattle · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
269 students
West Seattle High School
Seattle · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,479 students
| Measure | Alki Elementary School Seattle, Washington | West Seattle High School Seattle, Washington |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 79 Top 25% | 74 Top 25% |
| State rank | #156 of 1,154 | #37 of 333 |
| National rank | #5647 of 50,301 | #2474 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | High |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 269 | 1,479 |
| Enrollment | 269 | 1,479 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 14.1% | 18.4% |
| Students per teacher | 17.9 | 22.8 |
| Reading proficiency | 72% | 87% |
| Math proficiency | 72% | 56% |
| city | Seattle | Seattle |
| state | Washington | Washington |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Alki Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (78.8 vs 73.5).
- •Alki Elementary School does better on math proficiency (72% vs 56%).
- •West Seattle High School does better on reading proficiency (87% vs 72%).
- •Alki Elementary School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (14.1% vs 18.4%).
- •Alki Elementary School does better on students per teacher (17.9 vs 22.8).
- •West Seattle High School is the larger school with 1,479 students compared with 269.
The Success Index (US) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Alki Elementary School better than West Seattle High School?
On the Success Index (US), Alki Elementary School ranks higher (78.8 vs 73.5 out of 100). The index is built from published results and context data, not from teaching quality or fit, so visit both schools before deciding.
How far apart are Alki Elementary School and West Seattle High School?
About 1.7 km in a straight line, between Seattle and Seattle in Washington.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Alki Elementary School: 269. West Seattle High School: 1,479. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Alki Elementary School and West Seattle High School rank in Washington?
Alki Elementary School is 156th of 1,154 and West Seattle High School is 37th of 333 among elementary schools in Washington on the 2025 Success Index (US).