West Seattle High School

West Seattle High School

Public High School | Grade 9-12
3000 California Ave SW,  Seattle, WA
North Admiral Neighborhood
Seattle Public Schools
3.5
4.0
1,029 Students
A-
Niche Grade

School Details

Head of School
Ruth Medsker
Student Teacher Ratio
22:1
Average SAT Score
1240
Average ACT Score
29
Math Proficiency
54%
Reading Proficiency
89%
Average GPA
3.59
Graduation Rate
89%

Niche Grade

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

Niche grades and rankings are calculated using dozens of public data sets and millions of reviews. Niche data scientists and user researchers rigorously analyze data and user opinions to assess the key aspects of K-12 Schools, Colleges, and Places to Live. Every month, millions of students and families use the Niche grades and report cards to find the right school or neighborhood.

Niche Grade Details

Academics
Average GPA
3.59
Reading Proficiency
89%
Math Proficiency
54%
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
22:1
Teachers
61
Full Time Teachers
61
Teachers in First or Second Year
7.8%
College Prep
Average SAT
1240
Math
610
Verbal
630
Average ACT
29
Math
26
English
30
Reading
31
Science
28
Number of AP Courses
13
AP Pass Rate
51.6%
AP Math Enrollment
High
AP Science Enrollment
Very High
Other AP Enrollment
Very High
Clubs and Activities
Girls Athletic Participation
Very High
Boys Athletic Participation
Very High

GreatSchools Rating

8
Test Scores
4
Equity
6
College Readiness
Source: GreatSchools
GreatSchools Rating
The GreatSchools Rating helps parents compare schools within a state based on a variety of school quality indicators and provides a helpful picture of how effectively each school serves all of its students. Ratings are on a scale of 1 (below average) to 10 (above average) and can include test scores, college readiness, academic progress, advanced courses, equity, discipline and attendance data. We also advise parents to visit schools, consider other information on school performance and programs, and consider family needs as part of the school selection process.
View GreatSchools Rating Methodology

GreatSchools Rating Details

Test Scores

Math
56.9%
State Average
41.7%
Science
51.5%
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
381:1

Student Diversity

Male
53.5%
Female
44.7%
White
64.7%
Hispanic
11.7%
Two or more races
11.5%
Black
4.8%
Asian or Pacific Islander
4.7%
Native American
<1%
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
<1%
Interested in learning more about homes nearby? Reach out to Joey Duwe, an experienced agent in this school's attendance zone.

Specialty School Programs

Free/Reduced Lunch Offered

Colleges Students are Considering

Students are most interested in or go on to attend these colleges.
University of Washington 484 Students
Western Washington University 246 Students
Washington State University 222 Students
Seattle University 149 Students
University of Oregon 137 Students
Oregon State University 118 Students
University of California - Los Angeles 88 Students
Portland State University 88 Students
New York University 87 Students
Seattle Pacific University 87 Students

What Students Want to Study

Niche users from this school are most interested in the following majors.
Business 140 Students
Psychology 95 Students
Biology 75 Students
Environmental Science 63 Students
Nursing 50 Students
Political Science and Government 48 Students
Pre-Medicine Studies 42 Students
Computer Science 39 Students
Pre-Law Studies 34 Students
Film and Video Studies 30 Students

This School’s Reviews

Niche Reviews
3.5 192 Reviews
4.0 Senior
7/4/2024
West Seattle High School is great for motivated students, but a letdown for those who slip through the cracks. There are resources if you dig enough to resource them, but they aren't always readily made available. Plenty of sports teams and clubs exist for different skill levels and interests. The facilities are nice but outdated, yet there are usually enough materials to make things work.
4.0 Senior
5/31/2024
My best parts of my experience is that I get to go farther socially than I could with my friends. The worst part of my experience is that I had to spend my first two years of high school online during the coronavirus pandemic which kept me lonely from the outside world, because socializing online is not the same as in-person.
4.0 Sophomore
12/24/2023
Overall, West Seattle High school is a great school. I love all my teachers, our ASB plans fun assemblies and school activities/dances, and the school's inclusiveness allows for a diverse community. Although sports, especially women's, are really underfunded and coached poorly. I've never had the food but I've heard it's not pretty good, and some of the administration are honing in to students bad behavior, or dismissing it.
See All Niche Reviews
GreatSchools Reviews
4.0 12 Reviews
1.0 student
8/8/2023
This school was not a good experience for me. I didn’t feel welcome as a religious person, I’m a Muslim and pray 5 times a day and it was very hard praying at school .I also didn’t feel comfortable of this environment learning was very poor and stressing and there were a lot of drugs in the bathroom...
Read Full Review
5.0 parent
5/24/2020
Outstanding. My closest relative graduated four years ago, to gain acceptance to Mount Holyoke then Columbia University. Her teachers were exceedingly supportive of her every endeavor, and if it were not for the stellar education at West Seattle High School, she never would have made it to the Ivy L...
Read Full Review
1.0 parent
9/5/2019
Complete lack of resources, communication with parents, leadership, and subpar teaching staff.
Read Full Review
5.0 other
6/15/2019
Positive overall. The school is not great in every category, but I would say the school is great in many places that count, and with some effort can improve the areas that need it. It is important to say that the indicated rating the school has slightly lower than it should be based on a faulty stat...
Read Full Review
See More GreatSchools Reviews

Agents Specializing in Attendance Zone

  • Joey Duwe

    Joey Duwe

    Responds Quickly

    John L. Scott Snohomish

    (360) 535-7695

    186 Total Sales

    2 in Attendance Zone

    $669K - $717K Price Range

    Joey Duwe
     Section Image
  • Greg Hunter

    Greg Hunter

    Real Broker LLC

    (425) 279-7037

    105 Total Sales

    2 in Attendance Zone

    $776K - $1.3M Price Range

    Greg Hunter
     Section Image
  • Davey Wilde

    Davey Wilde

    COMPASS

    (253) 652-5612

    76 Total Sales

    2 in Attendance Zone

    $721K - $1M Price Range

    Davey Wilde
     Section Image
  • Spencer Bowen

    Spencer Bowen

    eXp Realty

    (425) 952-9203

    92 Total Sales

    1 in Attendance Zone

    $995,000 Price

    Spencer Bowen
     Section Image
  • Kris Conover

    Kris Conover

    Responds Quickly

    Windermere Real Estate/East

    (253) 642-8852

    134 Total Sales

    1 in Attendance Zone

    $633,000 Price

    Kris Conover
     Section Image
  • Stephanie Herrmann

    Stephanie Herrmann

    Better Properties Soundview

    (253) 499-7078

    186 Total Sales

    1 in Attendance Zone

    $355,000 Price

    Stephanie Herrmann
     Section Image
See All Agents

Map

Attendance Zone

Homes for Sale

See All Homes

Homes for Rent

See All Homes For Rent

Additional Schools in the Area

Public Schools shown may be Choice Schools
Choice Schools

Choice schools may not serve this home. Please check the school district website to see all schools serving this home.

Parks in this Area

Additional Neighborhoods in this Area

Alki
Alki

A laid-back neighborhood offering dazzling views of downtown Seattle

Genesee
Genesee

West Seattle neighborhood where residents walk to shops

North Delridge
North Delridge

Outdoor amenities and community engagement in West Seattle

Belltown
Belltown

World-class views, high-rise condos, and an artsy, eclectic vibe

Pioneer Square
Pioneer Square

Professional sports, art galleries and diverse dining

Search Nearby Neighborhoods
Washington King County Seattle 98116 North Admiral
West Seattle High School
Disclaimer: Certain information contained herein is derived from information provided by parties other than Homes.com. All information provided is deemed reliable, but is not guaranteed to be accurate and should be independently verified.
Joey Duwe
Joey Duwe
John L. Scott Snohomish
Agent experienced in this area
Section Image