Rainier Beach High School is a public secondary school in the Seattle Public Schools system. It is located in the Rainier Beach area, in the southeastern part of the city of Seattle, Washington, United States. The school historically has had a strong emphasis on team sports, and many championship teams.
Serving 765 students in grades 9-12, Rainier Beach High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Washington for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 15-19% (which is lower than the Washington state average of 40%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 50-54% (which is approximately equal to the Washington state average of 53%).
The student:teacher ratio of 17:1 is higher than the Washington state level of 16:1.
Minority enrollment is 95% of the student body (majority Black and Asian), which is higher than the Washington state average of 52% (majority Hispanic and Asian).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 765 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 17:1
- Minority Enrollment: 95%
- Graduation Rate: 89% (Top 30% in WA)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 15-19% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 50-54% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 25-29% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Rainier Beach High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Washington for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
School Overview
Rainier Beach High School's student population of 765 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 46 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
765 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
46 teachers
Colors
Blue, Orange
School Rankings
Rainier Beach High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 2,113 schools in Washington (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Rainier Beach High School is 0.73, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.69. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1479 out of 2113 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
15-19%
40%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-54%
53%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
25-29%
49%
Student : Teacher Ratio
17:1
16:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
27%
9%
Hispanic
17%
26%
Black
41%
5%
White
5%
48%
Hawaiian
2%
2%
Two or more races
8%
9%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
89%
84%
Eligible for Free Lunch
80%
49%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
10%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WA Dept. of Education
School Notes
- School Mascot: Vikings
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Rainier Beach High School's ranking?
Rainier Beach High School is ranked #1479 out of 2,113 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Washington.
What schools are Rainier Beach High School often compared to?
Rainier Beach High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Garfield High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
15-19% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 40% WA state average), while 50-54% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 53% WA state average).
What is the graduation rate of Rainier Beach High School?
The graduation rate of Rainier Beach High School is 89%, which is higher than the Washington state average of 84%.
How many students attend Rainier Beach High School?
765 students attend Rainier Beach High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
41% of Rainier Beach High School students are Black, 27% of students are Asian, 17% of students are Hispanic, 8% of students are Two or more races, 5% of students are White, and 2% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Rainier Beach High School?
Rainier Beach High School has a student ration of 17:1, which is higher than the Washington state average of 16:1.
What grades does Rainier Beach High School offer ?
Rainier Beach High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Rainier Beach High School part of?
Rainier Beach High School is part of Seattle School District No. 1.
In what neighborhood is Rainier Beach High School located?
Rainier Beach High School is located in the Dunlap neighborhood of Seattle, WA. There are 3 other public schools located in Dunlap.
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