Nathan Hale High School

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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
B+
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
52%
Reading Proficiency
84%
Average GPA
3.6
Graduation Rate
85%

Niche Grade

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

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Niche Grade Details

Academics
Average GPA
3.6
Reading Proficiency
84%
Math Proficiency
52%
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
20:1
Teachers
52
Full Time Teachers
52
Teachers in First or Second Year
6.7%
College Prep
Average SAT
1240
Math
620
Verbal
630
Average ACT
28
Math
26
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

9
Test Scores
5
Equity
6
College Readiness
Source: GreatSchools
GreatSchools Rating
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Test Scores

Math
23.3%
State Average
32.1%
Science
15.3%
State Average
25.1%
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
55.2%
Female
42.2%
White
45.8%
Hispanic
20.2%
Black
12.1%
Two or more races
11.7%
Asian
8.6%
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 401 Students
Western Washington University 203 Students
Washington State University 142 Students
Seattle University 109 Students
University of Oregon 102 Students
Oregon State University 89 Students
University of Washington - Bothell 79 Students
New York University 60 Students
Portland State University 57 Students
Seattle Pacific University 56 Students

What Students Want to Study

Niche users from this school are most interested in the following majors.
Business 85 Students
Psychology 72 Students
Biology 57 Students
Computer Science 51 Students
Pre-Medicine Studies 48 Students
Nursing 44 Students
Engineering 31 Students
Marketing 29 Students
Pre-Law Studies 29 Students
Environmental Science 29 Students

This School’s Reviews

Niche Reviews
3.8 122 Reviews
4.0 Senior
3/31/2025
Nathan Hale is a welcoming and wonderful place for incoming students thanks to its small student body. The small student body is also, however, a drawback. The school gets less funding and everyone knows everyone which can get tiring with drama.
3.0 Senior
12/24/2024
Nathan Hale really needs to work on their diversity. No culture feels represented there. There are mostly white people there who think they are all that. Counselors are okay, but not very helpful. Teachers are nice and understanding in grades and just safe people to talk to.
3.0 Junior
4/14/2024
My experience at Nathan Hale High School has been a interesting one. A lot of Good teachers but a few terrible ones. The counselors were good until this year now they dont do nearly as much. The school itself is nice but kids thrash on it. The sports culture is terrible and not a lot of stability for players who are really committed. Leaving a big gab between players who do it for fun and players who are serious. The food was terrible my first 2 years i don't know about this year.
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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. Annual tuition is $0. The school has a total enrollment of 1,111 and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 20:1. Academic records show that 52% of students achieve proficiency in math, and 84% are proficient in reading. Nathan Hale High School has received feedback and ratings, with a Niche grade of B+ and a GreatSchools Rating of 7 out of 10. The average GPA is 3.6, 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 $1,014,026. 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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