Garfield High School

400 23 Ave, Seattle WA, 98122 | Seattle School District | 206-252-2270
  • grades 9-12
  • students 1857
  • type High
PROFICIENCY 78% 44% higher than state average
School Rankings
  • Ranked #0 of 213 in Seattle
  • Ranked #0 of 3065 in Washington
Proficiency Averages
60%Seattle
54%Washington

Garfield High School is a school servicing grades 9 to 12 and is located in the district of "Seattle School District" in Seattle, WA. There are a total of 1,857 students and 84 teachers at Garfield High School, for a student to teacher ratio of 23 to 1.

Garfield High School has an average proficiency test score (in mathematics and languages) of 77.5%, which is 44% higher than the Washington average.

Garfield High School location

Academics

Students/Teachers
Students1857
Teachers84
Student/Teacher ratio23:1

 

Advanced Placement
AP enrollment896
Taking some courses642
Taking some courses (not tests)247
Passing some courses522
Passing no courses118

Advanced placement (AP) is a program that offers high school students the ability to take college level courses and exams. These programs were created to be at the same level of most first year university courses. If the students were successful in the AP programs, they could potentially receive advanced placement, credit or exemptions when they go on to university. At Garfield High School, there are a total of 896 students enrolled in advanced placement courses, with 642 taking some courses.

Proficiency in mathematics comparison

Proficiency in languages comparison

Proficiency in mathematics by grade

GradeProficiency
All69%
3n/a
4n/a
5n/a
6n/a
7n/a
8n/a
High School69%

Proficiency in languages by grade

GradeProficiency
All86%
3n/a
4n/a
5n/a
6n/a
7n/a
8n/a
High School86%

The proficiency in math and languages tables represent the percentage of students that scored at or above the proficiency level on their standardized state assessment tests. Although these tests are standardized within each state, the tests may vary from state to state. Comparing the results of one state to another may not always be an accurate or fair comparison.

Garfield High School race/ethnicity breakdown

RaceSchoolDistrictWashingtonNational
White 37.3% 44.7% 57.7% 51.1%
Black 29.3% 16.9% 4.6% 15.9%
Asian 20.5% 16.7% 7.3% 4.7%
Hispanic or Latino 7.8% 12.7% 21.1% 23.6%
American Indian and Alaskan 0.4% 0.9% 1.4% 1.2%
Hawaiian 0.3% 0.6% 1.0% 0.4%
Multiracial 4.4% 7.6% 6.9% 3.1%

Seattle demographics profile

StatisticSeattleWashingtonNational
Population741,2517,614,893328,239,523
Population density (sq mi)8,83811791
Median age35.237.637.7
Male/Female ratio1.0:11.0:11.0:1
Married (15yrs & older)44%56%55%
Speak English78%81%79%
Speak Spanish4%8%13%

Education level achieved in Seattle

IndexSeattleWashingtonNational
Completed 8th grade92.6%87.5%84.3%
Completed high school92.1%86.6%83.0%
Completed some college83.4%67.7%59.4%
Completed associate degree67.2%43.3%38.5%
Completed bachelors60.4%33.6%30.3%
Completed masters24.9%12.3%11.5%
Completed professional degree8.7%3.6%3.3%
Completed doctorate3.7%1.5%1.3%
Write a school review about Garfield High School Tell people what you like or don't like about Garfield High School…
Overview of My Experience
Academics8/10
Teachers8/10
Administration7/10
Sports10/10
Facilities9/10
I attended Garfield for their strong music program, specifically their pep band. The vast majority of the student body was involved in the school whether it be in band performing the stands, participating in competing sports, and/or a spectator cheering on the Bulldogs. Everyone is super supportive of each other and encourages lots of school spirit.
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Source: The Garfield High School data displayed above is derived from the National Center for Education Statistics and from the U.S. Department of Education.