How do these schools compare?
| Metric | The Center School | West Seattle High School |
|---|---|---|
| Location | SEATTLE, WA | SEATTLE, WA |
| School Type | regular | regular |
| Grade Level | high | high |
| Enrollment | 165 | 1,479 |
| Student:Teacher Ratio | 17.5:1 | 22.2:1 |
| Free/Reduced Lunch | 17.6% | 14.3% |
| Charter School | No | No |
| Magnet School | No | No |
| Title I | No | No |
Funding
Per-pupil expenditure reflects district-level spending. Source: NCES Finance Survey.
| Metric | The Center School | West Seattle High School |
|---|---|---|
| District Per-Pupil Expenditure | $25,927 | $25,927 |
| District | Seattle School District No. 1 | Seattle School District No. 1 |
Demographics
Source: CCD Membership 2024-25 CCD Membership 2024-25
| Group | The Center School | West Seattle High School |
|---|---|---|
| White | 72.2% | 64.7% |
| African American | 2.3% | 4.7% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 12.8% | 12.5% |
| Asian | 0.8% | 4.3% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 0.8% | 0.5% |
| Pacific Islander | 0.8% | 0.3% |
| Multiracial | 10.5% | 12.9% |
Academic Resources & Climate
Source: Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22
| Metric | The Center School | West Seattle High School |
|---|---|---|
| AP Courses Offered | 3 | 14 |
| Gifted Program | Yes | Yes |
| Counselor Ratio | 165:1 | 493:1 |
| Chronic Absenteeism | 17.6% | 12.5% |
| IDEA Students | — | — |
| In-School Suspensions | 0 | 0 |
Data Sources: NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) 2023-24 for enrollment and school characteristics. Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22 for AP courses, counselors, absenteeism, and discipline. NCES Finance Survey for per-pupil expenditure. Some fields may be unavailable for all schools.
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Source: U.S. Department of Education NCES Common Core of Data + F-33 finance + Civil Rights Data Collection Compiled and formatted by PlainSchools Editorial.