West Seattle High School

1,479 Students

High School 9th - 12th

School Overview

West Seattle High School, located in the Admiral District of West Seattle, is a historic public high school serving students in grades 9–12 within the Seattle Public Schools district. Originally established in 1917, the school operates out of a modernized, landmark-designated building that blends its classic architectural heritage with updated facilities designed to support a 21st-century learning environment. It maintains a strong sense of community spirit, often represented by its mascot, the Wildcat, and a long-standing commitment to academic and extracurricular excellence.

The school offers a comprehensive curriculum that includes Advanced Placement (AP) courses, the challenging International Baccalaureate (IB) Diploma Programme, and a variety of Career and Technical Education (CTE) pathways. Beyond academics, West Seattle High School is known for its diverse range of student activities, including competitive athletics, a robust performing arts program, and various student-led clubs. By fostering a collaborative atmosphere and focusing on equitable student outcomes, the school aims to prepare its diverse student body for post-secondary success, whether that involves college, vocational training, or direct entry into the workforce.

1,479

Total Students

65.5

Full-Time Teachers

22.6

Student/Teacher Ratio

18.4%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for West Seattle High School
Demographic	Student Count
White	946
Hispanic	183
Black	68
Asian	63
Two or More	189
American Indian	8
Pacific Islander	5

White
946 (64.7%)
Two or More
189 (12.9%)
Hispanic
183 (12.5%)
Black
68 (4.7%)
Asian
63 (4.3%)
American Indian
8 (0.5%)
Pacific Islander
5 (0.3%)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	High School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	N/A
District:	Seattle School District No. 1
Phone:	(206)252-8800
Grade Range:	9th - 12th
Total Students:	1,479
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	65.5
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	22.6
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	220
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	52

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Grade 9 365

Grade 10 377

Grade 11 362

Grade 12 375