Nathan Hale High School

Nathan Hale High School

Public High School | Grade 9-12
10750 30th Ave NE,  Seattle, WA
Lake City Neighborhood
Seattle Public Schools
3.8
4.5
1,111 Students
A-
Niche Grade
Nathan Hale High School, located in the Lake City neighborhood of Seattle continues to produce high-level graduates. From Grammy-winning recording artist, Macklemore, to many professional athletes in a variety of disciplines, the academics, student life, and athletic department at this high school shape students into national leaders. Nathan Hale is the only high school in the Lake City neighborhood. It has a student body of around 1,100 students, and approximately 74 classroom teachers. It has an 85% graduation rate over four years. 9th and 10th-graders can receive an honors designation in core classes if they are able to demonstrate higher-level thinking skills through more rigorous academic work. Similarly, 11th and 12th-graders can take Advanced Placement classes in eight different subject areas and preparation for the AP exams. Students can receive college credit for some courses taken at Nathan Hale High School and can enroll in the Running Start program at a community college in the eleventh and twelfth grades. As for athletics, Nathan Hale is a 3A school and has a wide variety of year-round competitive sports opportunities for boys and girls. All of the traditional sports are offered in addition to lacrosse and Ultimate Frisbee. There are many special programs at the high school; like the school’s own radio station, KNHC and the award-winning Sentinel, the school’s newspaper. A Teen Health Center on-site provides free access to medical care for all students through a partnership with Kaiser Permanente.

School Details

Head of School
Jill Hudson
Student Teacher Ratio
20:1
Average SAT Score
1240
Average ACT Score
28
Math Proficiency
47%
Reading Proficiency
77%
Average GPA
3.59
Graduation Rate
85%

Niche Grade

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

Academics
Average GPA
3.59
Reading Proficiency
77%
Math Proficiency
47%
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
20:1
Teachers
54
Full Time Teachers
54
Teachers in First or Second Year
6.7%
College Prep
Average SAT
1240
Math
610
Verbal
620
Average ACT
28
Math
27
English
29
Reading
29
Science
28
Number of AP Courses
8
AP Pass Rate
41.6%
AP Math Enrollment
Very High
AP Science Enrollment
Average
Other AP Enrollment
Very Low
Clubs and Activities
Girls Athletic Participation
High
Boys Athletic Participation
High

GreatSchools Rating

7
Test Scores
3
Equity
6
College Readiness
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Test Scores

Math
45.7%
State Average
41.7%
Science
48%
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
380:1

Student Diversity

Male
52.9%
Female
45%
White
49.8%
Hispanic
16.7%
Black
10.9%
Two or more races
10.8%
Asian or Pacific Islander
8.6%
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
<1%
Native American
<1%

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 383 Students
Western Washington University 204 Students
Washington State University 136 Students
University of Oregon 104 Students
Seattle University 104 Students
Oregon State University 83 Students
University of Washington - Bothell 74 Students
Seattle Pacific University 58 Students
Whitman College 58 Students
New York University 54 Students

What Students Want to Study

Niche users from this school are most interested in the following majors.
Business 82 Students
Psychology 69 Students
Biology 60 Students
Computer Science 58 Students
Pre-Medicine Studies 45 Students
Nursing 39 Students
Environmental Science 37 Students
Engineering 30 Students
Pre-Law Studies 27 Students
Marketing 25 Students

This School’s Reviews

Niche Reviews
3.8 130 Reviews
3.0 Senior
1/23/2025
my experience at hale is that there are a lot of fight in the past year, id say more so than any other year. there are some really great classes here such as radio and horticulture. however the school has some issues such as vandalism and attendance issues but the worst issue of all ith that the administration wont let the students use the field at lunch because of a burn the size of a file folder that was probably set in the other 23.5 hours of the day.
3.0 Senior
1/19/2025
I have had a bunch of ups and downs in my 4 years at Nathan Hale. My freshman year it was very had for me to get adjusted and I was not doing very well socially because I was getting made fun of and bullied. This continued a little bit into sophomore year but it was getting a little better, my academics were ok and could have done better, I had a teacher who found out I was Mexican and found ways to make me not succeed in her class. Junior year was better because I had better teachers and was doing better socially and mentally. Senior year has been the best year so far, I have great teachers my academics are fantastic and I am doing great with my friend as well. Overall I've had a positive experience at Hale.
2.0 Senior
4/2/2024
My time at Nathan Hale High School has been pretty okay overall. The best part is probably the friends I've made and the teachers who are helpful and friendly. It feels like a pretty chill place most of the time.On the downside, some of the school facilities are kind of old and could use some fixing up. Plus, there could be more options for clubs and activities to get involved in.But, you know, it's high school. It's got its ups and downs like anywhere else. Overall, it's been an alright experience for me.
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4.5 13 Reviews
5.0 parent
7/31/2025
Nathan Hale High school is one of the most impeccable high schools in overall Seattle city. The best thing about this school are the teachers and the facilities. It’s diverse environment close to nature doesn’t give you the feel that you are actually living in the city. The school’s admission proces...
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1.0 other
7/4/2025
Unfortunately, this school is not safe anymore.
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4.0 parent
10/14/2021
We were happy to send our daughter to a racially and economically diverse school (the next nearest high school is anything but), and the teachers are really great. They create a culture of acceptance and inclusion. The only unfortunate issue that the school does actually have control over is that th...
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5.0 parent
2/15/2016
The teachers are 100% committed to making learning relevant and accessible. The atmosphere is positive and accepting.
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Nathan Hale High School

Nathan Hale 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 1,111 and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 20:1. Academic records show that 47% of students achieve proficiency in math, and 77% are proficient in reading. Nathan Hale High School has received feedback and ratings, with a Niche grade of A- and a GreatSchools Rating of 6 out of 10. The average GPA is 3.59, the graduation rate is 85%, and average standardized test scores include an SAT score of 1240 and an ACT score of 28. The average home value in this area is $1,018,040. Discover additional schools in the area, like Roosevelt High School, Shorecrest High School, Seattle Waldorf School, and more. Learn more about what Seattle has to offer, and browse homes for sale and for rent near Nathan Hale High School.

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