- Enrollment
- 1,770
- Students per teacher
- 24.6:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Seattle, WA
Garfield High School
Federal NCES profile for Garfield High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 39/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 530771001171
👥 S:T ratio 11
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 25
📋 Attendance 51
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Garfield High School earns 39/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 88% of Washington schools. It is also one of the largest schools in Washington.
- #13 of 14
- high schools in Seattle · Resource Index
- 39
- Resource Index · Typical
- 22.2:1
- large classes for Washington
- 34.2%
- free-lunch eligible
Garfield High School has class sizes larger than 88% of Washington schools. Computed live against every Washington school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Garfield High School ranks #13 of 14 high schools in Seattle, WA.
School address
District: Seattle School District No. 1 · Washington
NCES ID 530771001171 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-1 students YoY
Garfield High School held near 1,641 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-1 headcount).
Teacher FTE held 68.2 → 68.3 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-1 students YoY 530771001171 · Seattle, WA High · MID · TRAD
1,507 enr · 22.2:1 · 34.2% lunch · RII 39
Nearest enrollment peer: Lincoln High School (1,770 students)
Garfield High School held near 1,641 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-1 headcount). Teacher FTE held 68.2 → 68.3 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Washington schools → · Find another →
Garfield High School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Lincoln High S
Lincoln High School
1,770 students
- Ballard High S
Ballard High School
1,697 students
- Roosevelt High
Roosevelt High School
1,542 students
- This school
Garfield High School
1,507 students
- West Seattle H
West Seattle High School
1,479 students
- Ingraham High
Ingraham High School
1,391 students
What this shows Garfield High School reports 1,507 students on the CCD universe file.
How Garfield High School compares
Garfield High School held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Washington and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Washington | Washington avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 22.2:1 | ▲ 26% | 17.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 34.2% | ▼ 24% | 45.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,507 | top 3% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
22.2:1
Leaner classes than 10% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
1,507
Bigger than 96% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
34.2%
free-lunch eligible
- 24% below the Washington average of 45.0%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
22.2:1
students per teacher
- 26% above state mean
Top 88% in Washington - lower ratio than 12% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
19.8%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$21,806
per pupil, district-wide
- above Washington avg of $20,912
Well above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting substantially higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors4.0 FTE
Per 377 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 43 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 2.9 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 33.8%
African American 30.0%
Two or More 12.4%
Asian 12.0%
Hispanic or Latino 10.2%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.7%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.7%
Largest group: White at 33.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 75.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 75.5, Garfield High School is more mixed than the Washington school average of 53.3.
Programs
AP courses offered 16
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Seattle School District No. 1 reports $21,806 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Garfield High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lincoln High School | Similar size | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Ballard High School | Similar size | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Roosevelt High School | Similar size | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| West Seattle High School | Similar size | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Ingraham High School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Garfield High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,697
- Students per teacher
- 22.6:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
- Enrollment
- 1,542
- Students per teacher
- 20.6:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
- Enrollment
- 1,479
- Students per teacher
- 24.6:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
- Enrollment
- 1,391
- Students per teacher
- 19.9:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
Similar high schools in Seattle
6 comparable high schools (grades 9-12) serving the same city.
Lincoln High School
Standard public school
1,770 students 24.6:1 students per teacher
Evergreen High School
Standard public school
1,080 students 19.6:1 students per teacher
Summit Public School: Sierra
Standard public school
214 students 12.6:1 students per teacher
New Start
Alternative education program
142 students 17.8:1 students per teacher
Interagency Open Doors
Alternative education program
132 students
Puget Sound Skills Center
Vocational / career-technical school
3 students
Nationwide high schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~1,507 students)
Frequently asked questions about Garfield High School
How many students attend Garfield High School?
Garfield High School has 1,507 students enrolled. It is a high school in Seattle, WA. CCD year-over-year: 1,642 (2022-23) → 1,641 (2023-24), nearly flat (-1).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Garfield High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Garfield High School is 22.2:1, which is 26% higher than the Washington average of 17.6:1 and 41% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Garfield High School?
34.2% of students at Garfield High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Washington average of 45.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Garfield High School?
The largest demographic group at Garfield High School is White at 33.8% of enrollment, in Seattle, WA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 75.5/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Garfield High School?
Garfield High School has a Resource Investment Index of 39/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Garfield High School rank among high schools in Seattle?
By Resource Investment Index, Garfield High School ranks #13 of 14 high schools in Seattle, WA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all high schools in Seattle on the city page.
What other schools are in Seattle School District No. 1?
Besides Garfield High School, Seattle School District No. 1 also operates Lincoln High School (1,770 students), Ballard High School (1,697 students), and Roosevelt High School (1,542 students). See the Seattle School District No. 1 district page for the complete list.