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Garfield High School

Seattle School District No. 1 · King County · 400 23 Ave, Seattle, WA 98122.0

(206)252-2270

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9/10
#76
Rank 76 out of 378
Top 20%
English Language Arts8/10 · #102 · 75th percentile
Mathematics8/10 · #79 · 79th percentile
Science8/10 · #97 · 77th percentile

English Language Arts

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School Overview

Garfield High School sits in the heart of Seattle's Capitol Hill and Central District neighborhoods, an area rich with history, culture, and a strong sense of community identity. The school draws a genuinely diverse student body and has long been a hub for arts, music, and civic engagement alongside solid academic performance across English, math, and science. Families who value an urban school experience with real character — and who want their kids immersed in one of Seattle's most walkable, culturally vibrant corridors — tend to feel right at home here.

Student Demographics

360 students tested · 2024-25 school year

Ethnicity

White
113 (31%)
African American
111 (31%)
Multiple Races
61 (17%)
Asian
42 (12%)
Other
33 (9%)

Key Indicators

English Learners39 (11%)
Socioeconomically Disadvantaged160 (44%)
Students with Disabilities46 (13%)

Staff & Teachers(2024-25)

1,509
Enrollment
77
Teachers (FTE)
19.6:1
Student-Staff Ratio
24.2
Avg Class Size

Graduation Rate

92.1%of students graduate within 4 years

Graduation Rate Trend

College Readiness

Advanced Placement (AP) and International Baccalaureate (IB) programs offer college-level coursework and are a key indicator of academic rigor.

16
AP Courses
offered
51.8%
AP Participation
of students
850
AP Enrollment
students

Source: Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22

Community Enrichment Programs

This supplementary score measures the availability of enrichment programs — such as tutoring, music, dance, sports, and arts — within 3 miles of the school. Schools in communities with more diverse and accessible programs score higher.

Nearby Programs10/10 · #6 · 99th percentile

449 programs within 3 miles. Ranked among High Schools in Washington.

Nearby Libraries

No programs found