Rainier Beach High School

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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
20:1
Average SAT Score
1040
Average ACT Score
22
Math Proficiency
24%
Reading Proficiency
50%
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
Niche Grades

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Niche Grade Details

Academics
Average GPA
3.42
Reading Proficiency
50%
Math Proficiency
24%
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
20:1
Teachers
43
Full Time Teachers
43
Teachers in First or Second Year
11%
College Prep
Average SAT
1040
Math
520
Verbal
520
Average ACT
22
Math
22
English
22
Reading
23
Science
22
Clubs and Activities
Girls Athletic Participation
Average
Boys Athletic Participation
Average

GreatSchools Rating

3
Test Scores
3
Equity
1
College Readiness
Source: GreatSchools
GreatSchools Rating
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Test Scores

Math
30.4%
State Average
32.1%
Science
29.4%
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
261:1

Student Diversity

Male
51.2%
Female
48.6%
Black
44.7%
Asian
21.1%
Hispanic
19.2%
Two or more races
7.9%
White
3.8%
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 323 Students
Seattle University 185 Students
Washington State University 167 Students
Seattle Pacific University 111 Students
Seattle Central College 108 Students
University of Washington - Tacoma 97 Students
Western Washington University 91 Students
Eastern Washington University 80 Students
Central Washington University 78 Students
University of Washington - Bothell 69 Students

What Students Want to Study

Niche users from this school are most interested in the following majors.
Business 81 Students
Nursing 75 Students
Psychology 52 Students
Computer Science 48 Students
Biology 37 Students
Pre-Medicine Studies 30 Students
Pre-Law Studies 26 Students
Computer Software Engineering 19 Students
Communications 18 Students
Education 17 Students

This School’s Reviews

Niche Reviews
3.9 85 Reviews
3.0 Junior
4/20/2024
Rainier Beach High School's IB programs are good for me to prepare for college, the thing is that they also come with stress and there is a lot of more work involvement in it. On the brighter side though, the after school programs were so much fun. I get to hang out with people I know, talk, chat, laugh, etc., and it is so enjoyable and relaxing too.
5.0 Senior
5/2/2021
The teachers are amazing. They're very open minded, friendly, and knowledgeable. The social life is good. The building is pretty old but they're fixing it so that's cool. The classrooms are pretty small but they might get bigger after the renovations (not sure). The staff is very considerate of the students.
2.0 Sophomore
2/25/2021
I like how teacher think we can do some good in this world and how the schools gives the students the chance to do something that they want to do without having other people in the way of that. What I don't like is how teachers talk about BLM month like it's just another month of teaching.
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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 20:1. Academic records show that 24% of students achieve proficiency in math, and 50% 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 1040 and an ACT score of 22. The average home value in this area is $752,376. 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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