Rainier Beach High School

Rainier Beach High School

Public High School | Grade 9-12
8815 Seward Park Ave S,  Seattle, WA
Dunlap Neighborhood
Seattle Public Schools
3.9
3.4
836 Students
B
Niche Grade

School Details

Head of School
Robert Gary
Student Teacher Ratio
17:1
Average SAT Score
1030
Average ACT Score
22
Math Proficiency
17%
Reading Proficiency
52%
Average GPA
3.42
Graduation Rate
88%

Niche Grade

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

Academics
Average GPA
3.42
Reading Proficiency
52%
Math Proficiency
17%
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
17:1
Teachers
46
Full Time Teachers
46
Teachers in First or Second Year
11%
College Prep
Average SAT
1030
Math
520
Verbal
510
Average ACT
22
Math
21
English
22
Reading
22
Science
21
Clubs and Activities
Girls Athletic Participation
Average
Boys Athletic Participation
Average

GreatSchools Rating

2
Test Scores
3
Equity
2
College Readiness
Source: GreatSchools
GreatSchools Rating
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Test Scores

Math
15.8%
State Average
41.7%
Science
25.7%
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
261:1

Student Diversity

Male
51.2%
Female
48.4%
Black
42.2%
Asian or Pacific Islander
24.1%
Hispanic
18.1%
Two or more races
8.2%
White
4.8%
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
1.7%
Native American
<1%

School Rankings

#12 Niche Standout HS in Washington
#51 Most Diverse Public HS in Washington
Source: Niche

Specialty School Programs

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 293 Students
Seattle University 168 Students
Washington State University 146 Students
Seattle Pacific University 108 Students
Seattle Central College 101 Students
Western Washington University 83 Students
Central Washington University 82 Students
Eastern Washington University 82 Students
University of Washington - Tacoma 81 Students
University of Washington - Bothell 65 Students

What Students Want to Study

Niche users from this school are most interested in the following majors.
Business 74 Students
Nursing 67 Students
Computer Science 51 Students
Psychology 50 Students
Pre-Medicine Studies 30 Students
Biology 24 Students
Pre-Law Studies 24 Students
Computer Software Engineering 19 Students
Engineering 17 Students
Communications 16 Students

This School’s Reviews

Niche Reviews
3.9 91 Reviews
4.0 Junior
5/24/2025
The best parts are definitely the people and the teacher if you have a good one. The worst part is the food and the safety around the school is kinda bad.
4.0 Junior
1/28/2025
Rainier Beach is a very diverse and community oriented school. But I would like to see more communication regarding resources/ programs and college readiness.
4.0 Junior
12/8/2024
Overall the school is pretty mid but the education there is great and so are most of the teachers they help you when needed and some just give you a hard time because you probably don't pay attention in class
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3.4 12 Reviews
5.0 parent
1/20/2018
I graduated from RB and have gone on to college and graduated with my degree. I have greatly benefitted from my experience at RB and would not be the person I am today or would have accomplished everything I have if it wasn’t for the real life training and development of the students, staff, coaches...
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5.0 student
12/15/2014
As previously stated in 2011, Rainier Beach had 90% of its teachers and staff Transferred/released but it was certainly not for the worst. We went through a 2-3 year process to get the International baccalaureate(IB) Program, which by the why is the most challenging courses you can take in high scho...
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5.0 student
9/9/2014
IM a 10th grader at this school and it is a really good school!!!! People are saying bad things about it like how theres alot of fghts and shooting, but that aint true its apeaceful place and that was from the past. The teachers and staff care about you and the students are chill.
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1.0 parent
6/20/2011
This high school is going downhill fast. It was already in crisis, and this last school year has been the worst yet. There is no accountability for students' behavior. The administrative team and dean of students have all been fired or transferred, and 90% of the staff requested transfers. It is imp...
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Rainier Beach High School

Rainier Beach 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 836 and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 17:1. Academic records show that 17% of students achieve proficiency in math, and 52% are proficient in reading. Rainier Beach High School has received feedback and ratings, with a Niche grade of B and a GreatSchools Rating of 2 out of 10. The average GPA is 3.42, the graduation rate is 88%, and average standardized test scores include an SAT score of 1030 and an ACT score of 22. The average home value in this area is $741,335. Discover additional schools in the area, like South Lake High School, Derech Emunah, Rainier Valley Leadership Academy, and more. Learn more about what Seattle has to offer, and browse homes for sale and for rent near Rainier Beach High School.

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