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
18:1
Average SAT Score
1160
Average ACT Score
23
Math Proficiency
27%
Reading Proficiency
72%
Average GPA
3.47
Graduation Rate
92%

Niche Grade

B-
Academics
B+
Teachers
B+
College Prep
C
Administration
B-
Resources/Facilities
B-
Clubs and Activities
B
Sports
C+
Food
Source: Niche
Niche Grades

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Niche Grade Details

Academics
Average GPA
3.47
Reading Proficiency
72%
Math Proficiency
27%
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
18:1
Teachers
66
Full Time Teachers
66
Teachers in First or Second Year
5%
College Prep
Average SAT
1160
Math
580
Verbal
580
Average ACT
23
Math
21
English
22
Reading
23
Science
23
Number of AP Courses
2
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
Source: GreatSchools
GreatSchools Rating
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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%

School Rankings

#4 Niche Standout HS in Washington
#15 Most Diverse Public HS in Washington
Source: Niche

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 415 Students
Seattle University 209 Students
Western Washington University 164 Students
Washington State University 162 Students
Seattle Pacific University 128 Students
Central Washington University 107 Students
South Seattle College 98 Students
Eastern Washington University 89 Students
University of Oregon 85 Students
Oregon State University 83 Students

What Students Want to Study

Niche users from this school are most interested in the following majors.
Business 83 Students
Psychology 75 Students
Biology 56 Students
Nursing 48 Students
Pre-Medicine Studies 48 Students
Computer Science 41 Students
Engineering 24 Students
Political Science and Government 23 Students
Chemistry 21 Students
Education 17 Students

This School’s Reviews

Niche Reviews
3.7 221 Reviews
5.0 Senior
11/29/2024
Great school with an extremely diverse set of students each year and a great community. facilities are great, but funding for many activities is lacking.
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
4.0 Alum
11/16/2023
The best part of my experiences at Chief Sealth international High school was definitely the diversity it housed and the community that forged between the students and staff.
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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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Chief Sealth High School

Chief Sealth High School is a public school for students in grades 9-12 in Seattle, WA and is served by the Seattle Public Schools in Washington. The school has a total enrollment of 1,195 and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 18:1. Academic records show that 27% of students achieve proficiency in math, and 72% are proficient in reading. Chief Sealth High School has received feedback and ratings, with a Niche grade of B+ and a GreatSchools Rating of 3 out of 10. The average GPA is 3.47, the graduation rate is 92%, and average standardized test scores include an SAT score of 1160 and an ACT score of 23. The average home value in this area is $653,629. Discover additional schools in the area, like Evergreen High School, Summit Atlas, Denny Middle School, and more. Learn more about what Seattle has to offer, and browse homes for sale and for rent near Chief Sealth High School.

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