The Center School

The Center School

Public High School | Grade 9-12
305 Harrison St,  Seattle, WA
Lower Queen Anne Neighborhood
Seattle Public Schools
3.6
2.8
266 Students
B+
Niche Grade

School Details

Head of School
Oksana Britsova
Student Teacher Ratio
14:1
Average SAT Score
1230
Average ACT Score
29
Math Proficiency
34.5%
Reading Proficiency
84.5%
Average GPA
3.55
Graduation Rate
95%

Niche Grade

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

Academics
Average GPA
3.55
Reading Proficiency
84.5%
Math Proficiency
34.5%
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
14:1
Teachers
13
Full Time Teachers
13
Teachers in First or Second Year
4.5%
College Prep
Average SAT
1230
Math
580
Verbal
660
Average ACT
29
Math
25
English
31
Reading
33
Science
28
Number of AP Courses
3
AP Pass Rate
51.9%
AP Math Enrollment
High
AP Science Enrollment
Very High
Other AP Enrollment
Very Low
Clubs and Activities
Girls Athletic Participation
Very Low
Boys Athletic Participation
Very Low

GreatSchools Rating

10
Test Scores
8
Equity
7
College Readiness
Source: GreatSchools
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Test Scores

Math
54.3%
State Average
41.7%
Science
86.7%
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
244:1

Student Diversity

Female
52.7%
Male
37.6%
White
62%
Hispanic
12.2%
Two or more races
6.9%
Asian or Pacific Islander
3.7%
Black
3.7%
Native American
1.6%

School Rankings

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

Specialty School Programs

AP 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 68 Students
Western Washington University 45 Students
Seattle University 33 Students
New York University 17 Students
Portland State University 16 Students
Washington State University 14 Students
University of Puget Sound 14 Students
Reed College 14 Students
Whitman College 14 Students
The Evergreen State College 13 Students

What Students Want to Study

Niche users from this school are most interested in the following majors.
Psychology 20 Students
Film and Video Studies 12 Students
Sociology 11 Students
Drama and Theatre Production 11 Students
Environmental Science 8 Students
Illustration 8 Students
Arts 7 Students
History 7 Students
Creative Writing 7 Students
Animation, Video Graphics and Special Effects 6 Students

This School’s Reviews

Niche Reviews
3.6 38 Reviews
4.0 Sophomore
12/4/2020
The Center School is a small art and science focused school where students give and receive peer feedback to improve their studies. Parents are given access to student learning upon request but privacy is important to both students and staff. It is an accepting environment for all. Kind teachers offer custom projects to better your understanding of curriculum. Current events are talked about freely and without judgement for the benefit of all students.
5.0 Freshman
10/13/2019
My experience thus far has been extremely positive, most teachers are supportive and understanding. They treat students like people. The school community is really strong and so is spirit among students. We support each other through success and failure here
4.0 Senior
4/18/2019
I'll start with what I don't like about The Center School, and there is a fair amount. Being an extremely small school, the classes are quite limited. We don't have a band or sports program or a great number of elections. Though we have an extremely large population of LGBTQ+ and neurodiverse kids, we are severely lacking in racial diversity. Right now, our school is around 70% white. There is much that makes up for this though. The Center Schools fosters the most intimate community. Never before have I had teachers that I also consider some of my best freinds. Walking down the halls, I know everyone and do not hesitate before waving to everyone I pass. The Center School is what you make of it, and if you are willing to put in the work to get the most of the community and everything this school has to offer, the fours years you dedicate are sure to be ones you remember with pride.
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GreatSchools Reviews
2.8 6 Reviews
5.0 parent
3/1/2024
This is a Seattle hidden gem! Most don't know that it is a public school. The size of the school is so small in comparison to standard Seattle public high schools. For all grades combined, the student population is anywhere from 165-226 - depending on the school year. My child entered the school as...
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4.0 parent
2/28/2024
My kid has been thriving at Center, and we're really happy with our choice to send her here. Unlike my own large highschool experience where I felt quite anonymous, the teachers seem to really know the kids, and my kid has not had a teacher yet that she doens't love or like a lot. She is advancing w...
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1.0 parent
10/10/2023
Terrible school with a few really good teachers and a terrible principal that ruins it all. She never takes ownership of the mishaps that occur in the school and thinks she’s above it all. Negative experience after negative experience and my child is miserable. We were really excited to be at this s...
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1.0 parent
4/20/2016
My twins started out so excited to be at the this school. It sounded good on paper. The kids in the program were creative, interesting and smart but many are drug involved and we learned that the school does very little to supervise and support them. One parent told me he didn't know his kid had a p...
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The Center School

The Center 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 266 and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 14:1. Academic records show that 34.5% of students achieve proficiency in math, and 84.5% are proficient in reading. The Center School has received feedback and ratings, with a Niche grade of B+ and a GreatSchools Rating of 8 out of 10. The average GPA is 3.55, the graduation rate is 95%, and average standardized test scores include an SAT score of 1230 and an ACT score of 29. The average home value in this area is $869,321. Discover additional schools in the area, like Lincoln High School, Seattle World School, The Downtown School: A Lakeside School, and more. Learn more about what Seattle has to offer, and browse homes for sale and for rent near The Center School.

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