West Seattle High School
Seattle, WA 98116
Phone: (206) 252-8800
District: Seattle Public Schools
GreatSchools Rating
public • Grades 9-12 • 978 students • 20 students per teacher
West Seattle High School serves grades 9-12 in the Seattle Public Schools district. It has received a GreatSchools Rating of 5 out of 10, based on its performance on state standardized tests.
West Seattle High School is a public school in the Seattle Public Schools district located in Seattle, WA. The principal of West Seattle High School is Ruth Medsker. As of 2014, the students are 46.5% White, non-Hispanic; 16.3% Black, non-Hispanic; 16.1% Asian/Pacific Islander; 12.9% Hispanic; 5.8% Multiracial; 1.8% Native American or Native Alaskan; and 0.6% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander. 41.5% of students are participating in a free or reduced-price lunch program. The ratio of students to teachers at West Seattle High School is 20:1.
Student Ethnicities
| Ethnicity | School | District | State |
|---|---|---|---|
| White, non-Hispanic | 46.5% | 45.1% | 58.2% |
| Black, non-Hispanic | 16.3% | 16.8% | 4.5% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 16.1% | 16.8% | 7.2% |
| Hispanic | 12.9% | 12.5% | 21.1% |
| Multiracial | 5.8% | 7.5% | 6.7% |
| Native American or Native Alaskan | 1.8% | 0.8% | 1.4% |
| Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander | 0.6% | 0.5% | 1% |
Student Subgroups
| Subgroup | School | District | State |
|---|---|---|---|
| Students participating in a free or reduced-price lunch program | 41.5% | — | — |
| English learners | — | 9.1% | — |
| # | Name | Type | City | State | Overall Rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Manette | Neighborhood/Subdivision | Bremerton | WA | 10.6 mi | |
| 2 | Blueberry Meadows | Neighborhood/Subdivision | Bremerton | WA | 12 mi | |
| 3 | The Reserve at Bucklin Hill | Apartment Complex | Silverdale | WA | 14.2 mi | |
| 4 | Kitsap Lake | Neighborhood/Subdivision | Bremerton | WA | 14.6 mi | |
| 5 | The Ridge at McCormick Woods | Neighborhood/Subdivision | Port Orchard | WA | 14.7 mi | |
| 6 | The Carriages at Fairwood Downs | Apartment Complex | Renton | WA | 14.7 mi | |
| 7 | Fairway Lane | Apartment Complex | Bremerton | WA | 15 mi | |
| 8 | McCormick Woods | Neighborhood/Subdivision | Port Orchard | WA | 15.1 mi | |
| 9 | Meredith Heights | Neighborhood/Subdivision | Poulsbo | WA | 15.3 mi | |
| 10 | Caldart Cottages | Neighborhood/Subdivision | Poulsbo | WA | 15.9 mi | |
| 11 | Whisper Ridge | Neighborhood/Subdivision | Bremerton | WA | 16.6 mi | |
| 12 | Woods and Meadows | Neighborhood/Subdivision | Poulsbo | WA | 18.8 mi | |
| 13 | Stadium District | Neighborhood/Subdivision | Tacoma | WA | 21.7 mi | |
| 14 | North End | Neighborhood/Subdivision | Tacoma | WA | 21.9 mi | |
| 15 | westridge apartments | Apartment Complex | Tacoma | WA | 24.6 mi |
| # | Name | City | State | Overall Rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Downtown Seattle | Seattle | WA | 3.1 mi | |
| 2 | Bainbridge Island | Bainbridge Island | WA | 7.2 mi | |
| 3 | East Bremerton | Bremerton | WA | 11.8 mi | |
| 4 | Port Orchard | Port Orchard | WA | 12 mi | |
| 5 | Ridgetop | Silverdale | WA | 15 mi | |
| 6 | Silverdale | Silverdale | WA | 15.2 mi | |
| 7 | Poulsbo | Poulsbo | WA | 16.4 mi | |
| 8 | Naval Base Kitsap | Poulsbo | WA | 16.8 mi | |
| 9 | Lakeness Meadows/ Vinland Area | Poulsbo | WA | 19.7 mi | |
| 10 | Maple Valley | Maple Valley | WA | 21.9 mi |
| Base | Distance |
|---|---|
| Coast Guard Seattle | 2.4 mi. |
| Naval Base Kitsap - Bremerton | 12.2 mi. |
| Naval Base Kitsap Bangor | 18.1 mi. |
| Everett Naval Station | 29.5 mi. |
| McChord AFB | 31.8 mi. |
| Fort Lewis | 35.1 mi. |
