Chief Sealth High School

Chief Sealth High School

Public High School | Grade 9-12
2600 SW Thistle St,  Seattle, WA
South Delridge Neighborhood
Seattle Public Schools
3.7
2.8
1,195 Students
B+
Niche Grade

School Details

Head of School
John Boyd
Student Teacher Ratio
19:1
Average SAT Score
1160
Average ACT Score
22
Math Proficiency
27%
Reading Proficiency
72%
Average GPA
3.47
Graduation Rate
84%

Niche Grade

B-
Academics
B+
Teachers
B+
College Prep
C
Administration
B-
Resources/Facilities
B-
Clubs and Activities
B
Sports
C+
Food
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Niche Grade Details

Academics
Average GPA
3.47
Reading Proficiency
72%
Math Proficiency
27%
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
19:1
Teachers
67
Full Time Teachers
67
Teachers in First or Second Year
5%
College Prep
Average SAT
1160
Math
580
Verbal
580
Average ACT
22
Math
20
English
22
Reading
22
Science
22
Number of AP Courses
1
AP Math Enrollment
Very Low
AP Science Enrollment
Very Low
Other AP Enrollment
Very Low
Clubs and Activities
Girls Athletic Participation
Average
Boys Athletic Participation
High

GreatSchools Rating

3
Test Scores
3
Equity
3
College Readiness
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Test Scores

Math
22.6%
State Average
41.7%
Science
30.1%
State Average
49.7%
GreatSchools Test Scores Rating
GreatSchools
The Test Score Rating reflects annual state test results for this school compared with scores statewide.

Teachers and Staff

Students Per Counselor
381:1

Student Diversity

Male
52.6%
Female
46.3%
Hispanic
29%
White
22.9%
Black
22.7%
Asian or Pacific Islander
13.4%
Two or more races
8.5%
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
1.5%
Native American
<1%
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School Rankings

#4 Niche Standout HS in Washington
#15 Most Diverse Public HS in Washington
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Specialty School Programs

AP Programs Offered
IB Programs Offered
Free/Reduced Lunch Offered
Athletics Program

Colleges Students are Considering

Students are most interested in or go on to attend these colleges.
University of Washington 408 Students
Seattle University 205 Students
Washington State University 164 Students
Western Washington University 164 Students
Seattle Pacific University 128 Students
Central Washington University 112 Students
South Seattle College 96 Students
Eastern Washington University 91 Students
University of Oregon 84 Students
University of Washington - Bothell 81 Students

What Students Want to Study

Niche users from this school are most interested in the following majors.
Business 88 Students
Psychology 68 Students
Biology 55 Students
Nursing 51 Students
Pre-Medicine Studies 47 Students
Computer Science 45 Students
Political Science and Government 24 Students
Engineering 21 Students
Family Practice and Pediatric Nursing 18 Students
Education 17 Students

This School’s Reviews

Niche Reviews
3.7 218 Reviews
4.0 Senior
6/3/2024
I had a rocky experience in high school. It started with Covid. Following the pandemic, I had the best high school year between the four, in sophomore year. Overall over the last couple years, I've grown away from the school a bit due to some disagreements about me and the way things were being handled. However I think it is overall a good school.
2.0 Senior
5/17/2024
They do not handle sexual assault and sexual misconduct well. There are been multiple situations where all they do is have the students sign what they call a "no contact" order and on school grounds, the involved parties can't talk to others about the situation. They used this to harass my friend and I when she started speaking out about what happened to her. This school prepared me for college and the real world in the worst ways
5.0 Senior
1/25/2024
Best school in the pnw the teacher are super Amazing there super friendly and they are there to help u whenever u need it plus u always have somewhere to go to if u need help the only thing I can say bad about the school is it can be hard walking to class to another
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2.8 9 Reviews
1.0 other
1/16/2025
Horrible teachers. Most of the teachers if not all are rude and unprofessional and show favoritism among students. It is very disturbing and disgusting. Seeking validation and social standing by aligning themselves with the "cool" kids, even as an adult.
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1.0 parent
3/21/2018
Unfortunately my experience has been really bad. Chief Sealth could be so good. They have amazing programs, a beautiful campus and a community rich in diversity. The principal does nothing to bring out the best of people. Most of her staff is just waiting for her to "retire or leave so she can take...
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4.0 parent
6/7/2017
My children attend Sealth and overall we are happy. The teachers and staff are great with my kids, unfortunately the Principal is the worst Principal in the district and needs to move on or retire. She does not respect the teachers, staff or students. 5 stars for teachers and staff, 1 star for Princ...
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1.0 student
6/4/2014
Since the new principal at Sealth started just this year, everything has been going downhill. Not only are students looked down upon but the teachers are as well. The administration now has no respect for their students and don't take the opinions of the students and staff into consideration whatsoe...
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