Deprecated: Return type of Phpfastcache\Util\ArrayObject::offsetGet($offset) should either be compatible with ArrayAccess::offsetGet(mixed $offset): mixed, or the #[\ReturnTypeWillChange] attribute should be used to temporarily suppress the notice in /home/devzheng/workspace/psr/vendor/phpfastcache/phpfastcache/lib/Phpfastcache/Util/ArrayObject.php on line 106 Deprecated: Return type of Phpfastcache\Util\ArrayObject::offsetSet($offset, $value) should either be compatible with ArrayAccess::offsetSet(mixed $offset, mixed $value): void, or the #[\ReturnTypeWillChange] attribute should be used to temporarily suppress the notice in /home/devzheng/workspace/psr/vendor/phpfastcache/phpfastcache/lib/Phpfastcache/Util/ArrayObject.php on line 115 Deprecated: Return type of Phpfastcache\Util\ArrayObject::offsetUnset($offset) should either be compatible with ArrayAccess::offsetUnset(mixed $offset): void, or the #[\ReturnTypeWillChange] attribute should be used to temporarily suppress the notice in /home/devzheng/workspace/psr/vendor/phpfastcache/phpfastcache/lib/Phpfastcache/Util/ArrayObject.php on line 130 Deprecated: Return type of Phpfastcache\Util\ArrayObject::current() should either be compatible with Iterator::current(): mixed, or the #[\ReturnTypeWillChange] attribute should be used to temporarily suppress the notice in /home/devzheng/workspace/psr/vendor/phpfastcache/phpfastcache/lib/Phpfastcache/Util/ArrayObject.php on line 48 Deprecated: Return type of Phpfastcache\Util\ArrayObject::next() should either be compatible with Iterator::next(): void, or the #[\ReturnTypeWillChange] attribute should be used to temporarily suppress the notice in /home/devzheng/workspace/psr/vendor/phpfastcache/phpfastcache/lib/Phpfastcache/Util/ArrayObject.php on line 56 Deprecated: Return type of Phpfastcache\Util\ArrayObject::rewind() should either be compatible with Iterator::rewind(): void, or the #[\ReturnTypeWillChange] attribute should be used to temporarily suppress the notice in /home/devzheng/workspace/psr/vendor/phpfastcache/phpfastcache/lib/Phpfastcache/Util/ArrayObject.php on line 80 Deprecated: Return type of Phpfastcache\Drivers\Memcached\Item::jsonSerialize() should either be compatible with JsonSerializable::jsonSerialize(): mixed, or the #[\ReturnTypeWillChange] attribute should be used to temporarily suppress the notice in /home/devzheng/workspace/psr/vendor/phpfastcache/phpfastcache/lib/Phpfastcache/Core/Item/ItemExtendedTrait.php on line 438 Best Public High Schools in Seattle, WA (2026)
Public School Review - Established 2003

Best Seattle Public High Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 55 public high schools serving 28,557 students in Seattle, WA. The top-ranked public high schools in Seattle, WA are Raisbeck Aviation High School, Lincoln High School and Ballard High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Seattle, WA public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 43% (versus the Washington public high school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 72% (versus the 65% statewide average). High schools in Seattle have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% of Washington public high schools.
Seattle, WA public high school have a Graduation Rate of 85%, which is more than the Washington average of 84%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Cleveland High School Stem, with 98% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Washington or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 64% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is more than the Washington public high school average of 51% (majority Hispanic).

Best Public High Schools in Seattle, WA (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Raisbeck Aviation High School
Alternative School
(Math: 80-84% | Reading: 90-94%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
9229 East Marginal Way S
Seattle, WA 98108
(206) 631-7200
Gr: 9-12 | 400 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 64%
Rank: #22.
Lincoln High School
(Math: 72% | Reading: 92%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
4400 Interlake Ave N
Seattle, WA 98103
(206) 413-2500
Gr: 9-12 | 1,770 students Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 43%
Rank: #33.
Ballard High School
(Math: 71% | Reading: 94%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
1418 Nw 65 St
Seattle, WA 98117
(206) 252-1000
Gr: 9-12 | 1,697 students Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 29%
Rank: #44.
Roosevelt High School
(Math: 65% | Reading: 88%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
1410 Ne 66 St
Seattle, WA 98115
(206) 252-4810
Gr: 9-12 | 1,542 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 39%
Rank: #55.
West Seattle High School
(Math: 55% | Reading: 89%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
3000 California Av Sw
Seattle, WA 98116
(206) 252-8800
Gr: 9-12 | 1,479 students Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 36%
Rank: #66.
Shorewood High School
(Math: 56% | Reading: 82%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
17300 Fremont Avenue N.
Seattle, WA 98133
(206) 393-4372
Gr: 9-12 | 1,544 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 54%
Rank: #77.
The Center School
(Math: 50-59% | Reading: 80-89%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
305 Harrison St
Seattle, WA 98109
(206) 252-9850
Gr: 9-12 | 165 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 41%
Rank: #88.
Garfield High School
(Math: 54% | Reading: 77%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
400 23 Ave
Seattle, WA 98122
(206) 252-2270
Gr: 9-12 | 1,507 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 67%
Rank: #99.
Ingraham High School
(Math: 50% | Reading: 85%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
1819 N 135 St
Seattle, WA 98133
(206) 252-3880
Gr: 9-12 | 1,391 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 51%
Rank: #1010.
Choice Academy
Alternative School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
18367 8th Ave S
Seattle, WA 98148
(206) 631-7630
Gr: 6-12 | 176 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 69%
Rank: #1111.
Shorecrest High School
(Math: 51% | Reading: 80%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
15343 25th Avenue N.e.
Seattle, WA 98155
(206) 393-4286
Gr: 9-12 | 1,565 students Student-teacher ratio: 26:1 Minority enrollment: 50%
Rank: #1212.
Cleveland High School Stem
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 79%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
5511 15 Ave S
Seattle, WA 98108
(206) 252-7800
Gr: 9-12 | 875 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 86%
Rank: #1313.
Nathan Hale High School
(Math: 42% | Reading: 77%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
10750 30 Av Ne
Seattle, WA 98125
(206) 252-3680
Gr: 9-12 | 1,052 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 55%
Rank: #1414.
Middle College High School
(Math: 21-39% | Reading: ≥80%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
401 Ne Northgate Way, #203
Seattle, WA 98125
(206) 366-7940
Gr: 9-12 | 93 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 60%
Rank: #1515.
Nova High School
Alternative School
(Math: 21-39% | Reading: 70-79%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
301 21st Avenue East
Seattle, WA 98122
(206) 252-3500
Gr: 9-12 | 256 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 47%
Rank: #1616.
Franklin High School
(Math: 36% | Reading: 64%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
3013 S Mt Baker Bv
Seattle, WA 98144
(206) 252-6150
Gr: 9-12 | 1,277 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 84%
Rank: #1717.
Summit Public School Atlas
Charter School
(Math: 43% | Reading: 52%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
9601 35th Avenue Sw
Seattle, WA 98126
(206) 307-7645
Gr: 6-12 | 566 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 63%
Rank: #1818.
Chief Sealth International High School
(Math: 21% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
2600 Sw Thistle
Seattle, WA 98126
(206) 252-8550
Gr: 9-12 | 1,184 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 74%
Rank: #1919.
Summit Public School Sierra
Charter School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
1025 S King St
Seattle, WA 98134
(206) 453-2520
Gr: 9-12 | 214 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 58%
Rank: #2020.
Mount Rainier High School
(Math: 26% | Reading: 66%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
22450 19th Ave S
Seattle, WA 98198
(206) 631-7000
Gr: 9-12 | 1,846 students Student-teacher ratio: 24:1 Minority enrollment: 77%
Rank: #21 - 2321. - 23.
Alan T. Sugiyama High School
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
8601 Rainier Ave S
Seattle, WA 98118
(206) 252-6600
Gr: 9-12 | 48 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 83%
Rank: #21 - 2321. - 23.
Handicapped Contractual Services
Special Education School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
18560 1st Avenue N.e.
Seattle, WA 98155
(206) 393-4238
Gr: PK-12 | 155 students Minority enrollment: 44%
Rank: #21 - 2321. - 23.
Interagency Detention School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
1211 E Alder Ms 1-f
Seattle, WA 98122
(206) 205-9422
Gr: 6-12 | 47 students Minority enrollment: 81%
Rank: #24 - 2524. - 25.
Bridges Transition
Special Education School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
7201 Beacon Ave S
Seattle, WA 98108
(206) 252-0058
Gr: PK-12 | 109 students Student-teacher ratio: 36:1 Minority enrollment: 58%
Rank: #24 - 2524. - 25.
Innovation Heights Academy
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
11249 14th Ave S
Seattle, WA 98168
(206) 631-7750
Gr: 9-12 | 142 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 83%
Rank: #2626.
Rainier Beach High School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
8815 Seward Park Av S
Seattle, WA 98118
(206) 252-6350
Gr: 9-12 | 854 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
Rank: #2727.
Cascade Parent Partnership Program
Alternative School
(Math: 40-59% | Reading: 40-59% )
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
2919 1st Avenue West
Seattle, WA 98119
(206) 706-4270
Gr: K-12 | 375 students Student-teacher ratio: 29:1 Minority enrollment: 63%
Rank: #2828.
Foster Senior High School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
4242 S 144th St
Seattle, WA 98168
(206) 901-7900
Gr: 9-12 | 910 students Student-teacher ratio: 24:1 Minority enrollment: 92%
Rank: #2929.
Evergreen High School
(Math: 16% | Reading: 56%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
830 Sw 116th St
Seattle, WA 98146
(206) 631-6150
Gr: 9-12 | 1,080 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 94%
Rank: #3030.
Highline High School
(Math: 18% | Reading: 53%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
225 S 152nd St
Seattle, WA 98148
(206) 631-6700
Gr: 9-12 | 1,423 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 90%
Rank: #3131.
Big Picture School
Alternative School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
440 S 186th St
Seattle, WA 98148
(206) 631-7700
Gr: 6-12 | 233 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 71%
Rank: #3232.
Summit Public School Olympus
Charter School
(Math: 11-19% | Reading: 50-59%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
409 Puyallup Ave
Seattle, WA 98134
(253) 444-9781
Gr: 9-12 | 110 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 87%
Rank: #3333.
Private School Services
Special Education School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
2445 3rd Av
Seattle, WA 98124
(206) 252-0805
Gr: PK-12 | 184 students Minority enrollment: 47%
Rank: #3434.
Talley High School
Alternative School
Magnet School
(Math: 20-29% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
7800 S 132nd St
Seattle, WA 98178
(425) 204-2100
Gr: 6-12 | 248 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 76%
Rank: #3535.
Highline Open Doors 1418
Alternative School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: 50-59% )
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
614 Sw 120th Street
Seattle, WA 98146
(206) 709-0335
Gr: 9-12 | 240 students Student-teacher ratio: 34:1 Minority enrollment: 81%
Show 20 more public schools in Seattle, WA (out of 55 total schools)
Loading...

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public high schools in Seattle, WA?
The top-ranked public high schools in Seattle, WA include Raisbeck Aviation High School, Lincoln High School and Ballard High School. Seattle has one of the highest concentrations of top-ranked public schools in Washington.
How many public high schools are located in Seattle?
55 public high schools are located in Seattle.
What is the racial composition of students in Seattle?
Seattle public high schools minority enrollment is 64% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is more than the Washington public high schools average of 51% (majority Hispanic).
Which public high schools in Seattle are often viewed compared to one another?

Recent Articles

AI Report Cards: Should Schools Evaluate AI Use?
AI Report Cards: Should Schools Evaluate AI Use?
Explore whether schools should assess student AI use, the benefits, risks, and what responsible AI report cards could look like in 2026.
The Parent’s Guide to School Cell Phone Bans in 2026
The Parent’s Guide to School Cell Phone Bans in 2026
Learn how school cell phone bans work in 2026, why districts are adopting them, and what parents should expect.
Parental Involvement in Public Schools: 2026 Update
Parental Involvement in Public Schools: 2026 Update
Explore the latest 2026 trends, research, and strategies shaping parental involvement in public schools and student success.

Quick Links

School Search Tools:
School by Type (WA):
Private & Boarding Schools:
State Links:

Most Popular Articles

10 Major Challenges Facing Public Schools
10 Major Challenges Facing Public Schools
 School Rankings by Category
School Rankings by Category
School Uniforms Debate in 2026: Evidence, Costs, Outcomes
School Uniforms Debate in 2026: Evidence, Costs, Outcomes
 Education Funding in America (2025 Update)
Education Funding in America (2025 Update)
 Changing Demographics Will Alter the Diversity of Public Schools
Changing Demographics Will Alter the Diversity of Public Schools

More Articles

About Public Schools
Evaluating Public Schools
Teaching
Parenting and Learning Issues
Opinion