Garfield High School

Public 9-12

 400 23 Ave
       Seattle, WA  98122-4928


(206) 252-2270

District: Seattle School District No. 1

SchoolDigger Rank:
145th of 442 Washington High Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $17,312 Help


Feeder schools for Garfield High School:

Elementary:    Bailey Gatzert Elementary School
    Leschi Elementary School
    Lowell Elementary School
    Madrona K-5 School
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Middle:    Edmonds S. Meany Middle School

Student/teacher ratio:  24.0 Help
Number of students:  1,642

Racial breakdown:

White:
36.8%
African American:
27.0%
Asian:
12.5%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  40.2% Help


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Compare Details Garfield High School ranks better than 67.2% of high schools in Washington. It also ranks 10th among 15 ranked high schools in the Seattle School District No. 1. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2023 the calculated Average Standard Score was 63.44. (See more...)
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The Adjusted Cohort Graduation Rate (ACGR) measures the percentage of Garfield High School freshmen who graduate within four years, adjusting for students who transfer in or out.
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The high school dropout rate measures the percentage of students who do not complete their high school education.
Student Body
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Compare Details Student population at Garfield High School is diverse. Racial makeup is: White (36.8%), African American (27%), Asian (12.5%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 40.2% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Garfield High School is 24. 16 high schools in the Seattle School District No. 1 have better student/teacher ratios. (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Garfield High School is $17,312. 18 high schools in the Seattle School District No. 1 spend more per student.
Schooldigger 2023 Rankings:

Garfield High School:

SchoolDigger ranks Garfield High School 145th of 442 Washington public high schools. (See Garfield High School in the ranking list.)

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Seattle School District No. 1:

SchoolDigger ranks Seattle School District No. 1 42nd of 249 Washington school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Garfield High School

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Rank History for all students at Garfield High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools WA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2004 75.69 82nd 390 79.0%
2005 74.72 88th 394 77.7%
2006 85.39 32nd 395 91.9%
2007 83.47 39th 399 90.2%
2008 86.89 25th 396 93.7%
2009 84.00 38th 402 90.5%
2010 85.30 35th 423 91.7%
2011 53.36 204th 440 53.6%
2012 59.41 176th 450 60.9%
2013 69.74 97th 454 78.6%
2016 81.06 40th 306 86.9%
2017 68.13 102nd 301 66.1%
2018 78.58 56th 315 82.2%
2019 87.96 31st 417 92.6%
2021 74.61 86th 455 81.1%
2022 82.84 58th 434 86.6%
2023 63.44 145th 442 67.2%
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Rank History for Multi-racial students at Garfield High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools WA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 76.18 20th 91 78.0%
2019 80.17 25th 163 84.7%
2021 84.93 20th 195 89.7%
2022 89.87 11th 179 93.9%
2023 64.72 47th 166 71.7%
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Rank History for English Language Learner students at Garfield High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools WA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 63.48 16th 65 75.4%
2021 60.73 27th 102 73.5%
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Rank History for Special Education students at Garfield High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools WA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 83.40 15th 128 88.3%
2021 60.05 49th 212 76.9%
2022 81.57 15th 130 88.5%
2023 48.08 47th 110 57.3%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Garfield High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools WA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 58.19 99th 227 56.4%
2019 51.65 157th 344 54.4%
2021 46.77 195th 392 50.3%
2022 43.82 201st 370 45.7%
2023 49.73 180th 362 50.3%
See the entire list of Best Washington High Schools for Low Socio Economic Status Students!

Rank History for Homeless students at Garfield High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools WA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 54.69 18th 43 58.1%
2021 23.06 36th 45 20.0%
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Rank History for Female students at Garfield High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools WA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 85.11 23rd 243 90.5%
2019 85.87 33rd 358 90.8%
2021 72.12 76th 390 80.5%
2022 77.16 67th 368 81.8%
2023 57.90 143rd 357 59.9%
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Rank History for Male students at Garfield High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools WA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 65.71 82nd 254 67.7%
2019 89.22 24th 355 93.2%
2021 74.78 76th 395 80.8%
2022 84.42 47th 363 87.1%
2023 63.45 111th 358 69.0%
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Rank History for Asian students at Garfield High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools WA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 71.97 24th 87 72.4%
2019 81.93 19th 121 84.3%
2021 72.21 35th 136 74.3%
2022 70.25 33rd 124 73.4%
2023 82.19 23rd 118 80.5%
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Rank History for African American students at Garfield High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools WA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 50.77 26th 54 51.9%
2019 27.94 65th 86 24.4%
2021 26.63 88th 111 20.7%
2022 34.04 59th 89 33.7%
2023 52.39 41st 78 47.4%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at Garfield High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools WA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 86.64 23rd 241 90.5%
2021 50.58 127th 278 54.3%
2022 79.72 41st 261 84.3%
2023 74.60 42nd 249 83.1%
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Rank History for White students at Garfield High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools WA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 83.22 21st 222 90.5%
2019 96.68 3rd 382 99.2%
2021 94.45 10th 413 97.6%
2022 94.90 5th 390 98.7%
2023 67.48 106th 379 72.0%
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Data source: test scores: Washington Office of Superindentent of Public Instruction, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

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Data source: Washington State Office of Superintendent of Public Instruction

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Reviews:
by a student
Wednesday, April 5, 2017

Open Quote I didn't realize how great this school was until I left. This school is not only excellent for learning, but teaches kids to be active in the community, as well as having a very caring aura. Close Quote


by a student
Tuesday, June 28, 2011

Open Quote I have received an excellent education at this institution. I have been able to take many AP classes, such as Calculus and Latin. My teachers have been dedicated and intelligent, and I have been encouraged to ask questions and enjoy my learning process. Garfield High School has provided me an intellectual hunger that I will continue to nourish for the rest of my life. Close Quote



Enrollment information for Garfield High School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 682 633 101 32 12 n/a n/a 0 1460
1989 562 561 104 35 6 n/a n/a 0 1268
1990 554 506 104 31 4 n/a n/a 0 1199
1991 615 594 146 36 15 n/a n/a 0 1406
1992 640 460 121 37 17 n/a n/a 0 1275
1993 696 505 123 43 21 n/a n/a 0 1388
1994 726 550 138 43 27 n/a n/a 0 1484
1995 804 524 182 63 26 n/a n/a 0 1599
1996 804 524 182 63 26 n/a n/a 0 1599
1997 872 531 199 60 29 n/a n/a 0 1691
1998 857 508 199 60 24 n/a n/a 0 1648
1999 847 555 212 64 31 n/a n/a 0 1709
2000 823 605 218 77 20 n/a n/a 0 1743
2001 807 590 233 77 26 n/a n/a 0 1733
2002 785 500 267 105 31 n/a n/a 0 1688
2003 785 500 267 105 31 n/a n/a 0 1688
2004 756 496 282 92 26 n/a n/a 0 1652
2005 700 512 294 98 21 n/a n/a 0 1625
2006 688 469 320 98 20 n/a n/a 0 1595
2007 704 443 340 95 18 n/a n/a 0 1600
2008 714 441 386 88 14 n/a n/a 0 1643
2009 699 459 408 102 11 n/a n/a 0 1679
2010 653 462 401 114 12 n/a n/a 0 1642
2011 673 539 415 137 13 4 5 0 1786
2012 648 521 378 132 14 3 27 0 1723
2013 615 519 349 123 15 5 45 0 1671
2014 605 464 325 131 9 2 70 0 1606
2015 622 454 299 133 10 2 100 0 1620
2016 687 450 299 141 9 5 121 0 1712
2017 730 435 304 139 10 7 136 0 1761
2018 799 427 306 142 10 7 166 0 1857
2019 769 406 289 136 12 6 160 0 1778
2020 749 432 281 143 9 6 163 3 1786
2021 710 424 251 140 5 7 184 8 1729
2022 672 444 214 126 6 10 185 18 1675
2023 604 443 205 161 4 12 187 26 1642

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Garfield High School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 1460 66.0 22.1 0
1989 1268 58.0 21.8 n/a
1990 1199 53.0 22.6 0
1991 1406 51.6 27.2 n/a
1992 1275 51.9 24.5 n/a
1993 1388 56.3 24.7 n/a
1994 1484 56.8 26.1 n/a
1995 1599 64.8 24.7 n/a
1996 1599 64.8 24.7 n/a
1997 1691 67.3 25.1 n/a
1998 1648 64.5 25.6 n/a
1999 1709 65.1 26.3 n/a
2000 1743 70.7 24.7 n/a
2001 1733 69.4 25.0 n/a
2002 1688 75.2 22.4 21.9
2003 1688 75.2 22.4 21.9
2004 1652 68.0 24.3 21.8
2005 1625 68.4 23.8 24.6
2006 1595 63.5 25.1 21.6
2007 1600 71.1 22.5 24.3
2008 1643 67.8 24.2 25.5
2009 1679 69.8 24.1 30.5
2010 1642 70.8 23.1 34.7
2011 1786 75.0 23.8 38.3
2012 1723 77.9 22.1 39.1
2013 1671 76.2 21.9 39.9
2014 1606 n/a n/a 40.8
2015 1620 73.0 22.1 34.5
2016 1712 74.0 23.1 33.4
2017 1761 77.5 22.6 34.1
2018 1857 83.9 22.1 30.2
2019 1778 81.3 21.8 29.8
2020 1786 68.6 26.0 29.5
2021 1729 72.8 23.7 30.2
2022 1675 66.6 25.1 34.1
2023 1642 68.2 24.0 40.2

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Garfield High School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 1460 66.0 22.1 0
1989 1268 58.0 21.8 n/a
1990 1199 53.0 22.6 0
1991 1406 51.6 27.2 n/a
1992 1275 51.9 24.5 n/a
1993 1388 56.3 24.7 n/a
1994 1484 56.8 26.1 n/a
1995 1599 64.8 24.7 n/a
1996 1599 64.8 24.7 n/a
1997 1691 67.3 25.1 n/a
1998 1648 64.5 25.6 n/a
1999 1709 65.1 26.3 n/a
2000 1743 70.7 24.7 n/a
2001 1733 69.4 25.0 n/a
2002 1688 75.2 22.4 21.9
2003 1688 75.2 22.4 21.9
2004 1652 68.0 24.3 21.8
2005 1625 68.4 23.8 24.6
2006 1595 63.5 25.1 21.6
2007 1600 71.1 22.5 24.3
2008 1643 67.8 24.2 25.5
2009 1679 69.8 24.1 30.5
2010 1642 70.8 23.1 34.7
2011 1786 75.0 23.8 38.3
2012 1723 77.9 22.1 39.1
2013 1671 76.2 21.9 39.9
2014 1606 n/a n/a 40.8
2015 1620 73.0 22.1 34.5
2016 1712 74.0 23.1 33.4
2017 1761 77.5 22.6 34.1
2018 1857 83.9 22.1 30.2
2019 1778 81.3 21.8 29.8
2020 1786 68.6 26.0 29.5
2021 1729 72.8 23.7 30.2
2022 1675 66.6 25.1 34.1
2023 1642 68.2 24.0 40.2

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.

Immunization Rates

Garfield High School

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YearCompletely ImmunizedReligious ExemptionMedical ExemptionPersonal ExemptionPolioDiphtheriaHepatitis BVaricellaMMRPertussis
201988.6%0.0%0.4%0.5%99.6%99.7%99.4%99.6%99.8%99.7%

Data source: Washington State Department of Health
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Per Pupil Expenditures for Garfield High School

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $1,025 (7.4%) $12,862 (92.6%) $13,888
2020 $43 (0.5%) $8,784 (99.5%) $8,826
2021 $1,064 (7.0%) $14,135 (93.0%) $15,199
2022 $1,245 (7.2%) $16,067 (92.8%) $17,312

Data source: Washington Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Garfield High School

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 31st of 417 High schoolsRanks 145th of 442 High schools
 25.4%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
10th Grade English Language Arts (Garfield High School)86.383.2
 3.1%
   10th Grade English Language Arts (Seattle School District No. 1)81.479
 2.4%
   10th Grade English Language Arts (Washington)72.865.9
 6.9%
10th Grade Math (Garfield High School)69.253.6
 15.6%
   10th Grade Math (Seattle School District No. 1)57.351.1
 6.1%
   10th Grade Math (Washington)42.433.3
 9.1%
11th Grade Science (Garfield High School)68.226.4
 41.8%
   11th Grade Science (Seattle School District No. 1)56.554.6
 1.8%
   11th Grade Science (Washington)5050.5
 0.5%
All Grades English Language Arts (Garfield High School)86.383.2
 3.1%
   All Grades English Language Arts (Seattle School District No. 1)72.567.3
 5.2%
   All Grades English Language Arts (Washington)6152.9
 8.1%
All Grades Math (Garfield High School)69.253.6
 15.6%
   All Grades Math (Seattle School District No. 1)64.457.3
 7.1%
   All Grades Math (Washington)50.141
 9%
All Grades Science (Garfield High School)68.226.4
 41.8%
   All Grades Science (Seattle School District No. 1)6560.3
 4.7%
   All Grades Science (Washington)52.748.8
 4%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students17781642
 7.6%
African American406443
 9.1%
American Indian124
 66.7%
Asian289205
 29.1%
Hispanic136161
 18.4%
Pacific Islander612
 100%
White769604
 21.5%
Two or More Races160187
 16.9%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients29.8%40.2%
 10.4%


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In the 2022-23 school year, 1,642 students attended Garfield High School.

Students at Garfield High School are 37% White, 27% African American, 12% Asian, 11% Two or more races, 10% Hispanic, 2% Not Specified.

Garfield High School ranks 145th of 442 Washington high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.


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