For the 2025 school year, there are 3 public high schools serving 461 students in the neighborhood of West Seattle, Seattle, WA.
The top ranked public high schools in West Seattle are Summit Public School Atlas and Career Link. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
The neighborhood of West Seattle, Seattle, WA public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 51% (versus the Washington public high school average of 35%), and reading proficiency score of 58% (versus the 65% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 64% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Washington public high school average of 50% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public High Schools in the neighborhood of West Seattle, Seattle, WA (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Summit Public School Atlas
Charter School
(Math: 34% | Reading: 52%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
9601 35th Avenue Sw
Seattle, WA 98126
(206) 307-7645
Seattle, WA 98126
(206) 307-7645
Grades: 6-12
| 545 students
Rank: #22.
Career Link
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: ≥50% )
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
6000 16th Ave Sw
Seattle, WA 98146
(206) 631-7630
Seattle, WA 98146
(206) 631-7630
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
Rank: n/an/a
4555 Delridge Way Sw
Seattle, WA 98146
(206) 937-7680
Seattle, WA 98146
(206) 937-7680
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public high schools in the neighborhood of West Seattle, Seattle, WA?
The top ranked public high schools in the neighborhood of West Seattle, Seattle, WA include Summit Public School Atlas and Career Link.
How many public high schools are located in the neighborhood of West Seattle, Seattle?
3 public high schools are located in the neighborhood of West Seattle, Seattle.
What is the racial composition of students in the neighborhood of West Seattle, Seattle?
the neighborhood of West Seattle, Seattle public high schools minority enrollment is 64% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Washington public high schools average of 50% (majority Hispanic).
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