Nova High School

Nova High School

Public High School | Grade 9-12
2410 E Cherry St,  Seattle, WA
Mann Neighborhood
Seattle Public Schools
3.9
3.6
230 Students
B-
Niche Grade

School Details

Head of School
Mark Perry
Student Teacher Ratio
14:1
Average SAT Score
1120
Math Proficiency
44.5%
Reading Proficiency
74.5%
Average GPA
3.53
Graduation Rate
74.5%
Annual Tuition
$0

Niche Grade

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

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Niche Grade Details

Academics
Average GPA
3.53
Reading Proficiency
74.5%
Math Proficiency
44.5%
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
14:1
Teachers
18
Full Time Teachers
18
Teachers in First or Second Year
0%
College Prep
Average SAT
1120
Math
520
Verbal
600
Clubs and Activities
Girls Athletic Participation
Very Low
Boys Athletic Participation
Very Low

GreatSchools Rating

9
Test Scores
6
Equity
2
College Readiness
Source: GreatSchools
GreatSchools Rating
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Test Scores

Math
40%
State Average
41.7%
Science
70.3%
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
216:1

Student Diversity

Female
44.9%
Male
36.8%
White
56.8%
Hispanic
10.2%
Two or more races
8.8%
Black
3.2%
Asian or Pacific Islander
2.1%
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
<1%
Native American
<1%

School Rankings

#13 Best HS for the Arts in Washington
Source: Niche

Specialty School Programs

IB Programs Offered
Free/Reduced Lunch Offered

Colleges Students are Considering

Students are most interested in or go on to attend these colleges.
University of Washington 19 Students
Western Washington University 12 Students
The Evergreen State College 9 Students
Portland State University 8 Students
Seattle University 8 Students
Seattle Central College 8 Students
New York University 7 Students
Whitman College 7 Students
University of California - Los Angeles 6 Students
Reed College 5 Students

What Students Want to Study

Niche users from this school are most interested in the following majors.
Psychology 14 Students
Political Science and Government 6 Students
Arts 6 Students
Education 5 Students
Communications 5 Students
Film and Video Studies 5 Students
Fine Arts 5 Students
Business 4 Students
Environmental Science 4 Students
Social Work and Youth Services 4 Students

This School’s Reviews

Niche Reviews
3.9 25 Reviews
1.0 Alum
4/28/2025
i went to nova for high school. i would not recommend this school if you are poc, unless you are comfortable with speaking up for yourself. the school is a pwi, lgbtq friendly and very very yt. the staff say they are for racial justice but my friends and I don't see it. teachers dont take accountability when they do microaggressions, for example. most teachers have been there for decades, there seems to be lots of tension among them and their teaching skills are not so great. i often felt lost from the lack of structure in classes. many students are on their phones not paying attention and teachers just let the same students talk. if you have good friends and find the right staff who's supportive it will be survivable, hopefully. i barely made it out.
3.0 Sophomore
10/31/2024
I was a sophomore and freshman when I was at nova the school has a lack of resources but the teacher are very friendly and supportive. The classes there are very open-ended and you can even make you own class. If you are looking for open-ended classes have supportive teachers this is the place to go!
4.0 Junior
6/7/2018
Nova is a special place. It has a learning environment like none other that promotes independence, self motivation, free thought, and the ability to shape you education however you want.
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3.6 15 Reviews
1.0 other
3/17/2024
I didn't learn much there, the teachers in my experience were not as professional as they think they are, they allow students to be disrespectful to others, and that school was WAY too politically correct. If you say one thing considered wrong students AND teachers get easily get triggered and offen...
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1.0 parent
5/10/2019
I cannot recommend this school to folks who have other options. If it is the only option available to you, it may be better than nothing.
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5.0 parent
9/20/2018
Nova was a game-changer for my son, who had been bullied in middle school. Students build strong bonds with teachers who serve as mentors and advocates. The curriculum is highly engaging and students are held to high standards. We need more schools like this!
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5.0 student
11/2/2017
I really love this school. It allows me to be independent while still catching me when I fall. Sometimes I feel like I'm not doing enough work or the teachers aren't assigning a lot of homework, but then I go into my classes and realize that the amount of work I'm doing in my classes is a lot. It's...
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Nova High School

Nova 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 230 and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 14:1. Academic records show that 44.5% of students achieve proficiency in math, and 74.5% are proficient in reading. Nova High School has received feedback and ratings, with a Niche grade of B- and a GreatSchools Rating of 5 out of 10. The average GPA is 3.53, the graduation rate is 74.5%, and the average SAT score is 1120. The average home value in this area is $977,339. Discover additional schools in the area, like Garfield High School, Seattle World School, Special Education Service School, and more. Learn more about what Seattle has to offer, and browse homes for sale and for rent near Nova High School.

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