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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

Math Trend

Science Trend

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