- Enrollment
- 1,770
- Students per teacher
- 24.6:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Seattle, WA
West Seattle High School
Federal NCES profile for West Seattle High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 35/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 530771001262
👥 S:T ratio 2
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 1
📋 Attendance 69
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
West Seattle High School earns 35/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 93% of Washington schools. It is also one of the largest schools in Washington.
- #14 of 14
- high schools in Seattle · Resource Index
- 35
- Resource Index · Typical
- 24.6:1
- large classes for Washington
- 14.3%
- free-lunch eligible
West Seattle High School has class sizes larger than 93% of Washington schools. Computed live against every Washington school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, West Seattle High School ranks #14 of 14 high schools in Seattle, WA.
School address
District: Seattle School District No. 1 · Washington
NCES ID 530771001262 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+63 students YoY
West Seattle High School held near 1,392 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+63 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 60.8 → 63.1 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+63 students YoY 530771001262 · Seattle, WA High · MID · TRAD
1,479 enr · 24.6:1 · 14.3% lunch · RII 35
Nearest enrollment peer: Lincoln High School (1,770 students)
West Seattle High School held near 1,392 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+63 headcount). Teacher FTE added 60.8 → 63.1 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Washington schools → · Find another →
West Seattle 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
- Garfield High
Garfield High School
1,507 students
- This school
West Seattle High School
1,479 students
- Ingraham High
Ingraham High School
1,391 students
What this shows West Seattle High School reports 1,479 students on the CCD universe file.
How West Seattle High School compares
West Seattle 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 | 24.6:1 | ▲ 40% | 17.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 14.3% | ▼ 68% | 45.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,479 | top 4% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
24.6:1
Leaner classes than 6% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
1,479
Bigger than 96% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
14.3%
free-lunch eligible
- 68% below the Washington average of 45.0%
Below the 40% Title I threshold, among the lower-need profiles in the state; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
24.6:1
students per teacher
- 40% above state mean
Top 93% in Washington - lower ratio than 7% of state schools
Well above 20:1, one of the more stretched staffing loads nationally relative to enrollment.
Engagement
12.5%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 10-15% range, above the pre-pandemic national baseline but within the broader post-pandemic picture.
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
Counselors3.0 FTE
Per 493 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 31 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 2.1 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 4 expulsions.
Student demographics
White 64.7%
Two or More 12.9%
Hispanic or Latino 12.5%
African American 4.7%
Asian 4.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.5%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.3%
Largest group: White at 64.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 54.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 54.5, West Seattle High School is about as mixed as the Washington school average of 53.3.
Programs
AP courses offered 14
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 West Seattle High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lincoln High School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Ballard High School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Roosevelt High School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Garfield High School | Similar size | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Ingraham High School | Similar size | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to West Seattle 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
- 1,507
- Students per teacher
- 22.2:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
- 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 (~1,479 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~24.6:1)
Frequently asked questions about West Seattle High School
How many students attend West Seattle High School?
West Seattle High School has 1,479 students enrolled. It is a high school in Seattle, WA. CCD year-over-year: 1,329 (2022-23) → 1,392 (2023-24), nearly flat (+63).
What is the student-teacher ratio at West Seattle High School?
The student-teacher ratio at West Seattle High School is 24.6:1, which is 40% higher than the Washington average of 17.6:1 and 57% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at West Seattle High School?
14.3% of students at West Seattle High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Washington average of 45.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of West Seattle High School?
The largest demographic group at West Seattle High School is White at 64.7% of enrollment, in Seattle, WA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 54.5/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for West Seattle High School?
West Seattle High School has a Resource Investment Index of 35/100 (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 West Seattle High School rank among high schools in Seattle?
By Resource Investment Index, West Seattle High School ranks #14 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 West Seattle 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.