High school is an important part of your child’s life. These four years of education are supposed to prepare them for college and their careers afterward. It’s also a time for growing up and major life changes. Today’s high school students have to balance a lot – schoolwork, extracurriculars, and even part-time work. Having them attend a top-performing school will go a long way toward making their high school career a successful one.
Going to a top public or private school will open a plethora of opportunities to students and help them feel supported throughout their journey. As you search for a high school your child should attend, consider the highly rated schools listed below. Established Moving & Storage has already compiled a list of the best elementary schools and best middle schools in Seattle. Read on to learn more about the best high schools in Seattle.
Garfield High School
- School Type: Public School
Ranked the 7th best public high school in Washington state by the 2019 U.S. News & World Report,1 Garfield High School is one of the best public high schools in Seattle. Factors considered when compiling these rankings included college readiness, reading and math proficiency, graduation rates, and many more factors. At Garfield High School, 63 percent of students take Advanced Placement coursework and exams.2 The beautiful red brick and white terracotta Federalist-style building located in Seattle’s urban Central District is home to a diverse student body who come from all over the city to study at Garfield.
Roosevelt High School
- School Type: Public School
Ranked 11th in the 2019 U.S. News & World Report’s ranking of public high schools in Washington state, Roosevelt High School is one of only four Seattle high schools that made the list.3 The school’s AP participation rate is 78 percent and its graduation rate is a high 91 percent.4 One of the largest high schools in the city is located in the Roosevelt neighborhood of north Seattle. Described as an “above-average school in a below-average school district,” 5 the school is known for its large brick buildings and comprehensive drama program.
Lakeside School
- School Type: Private School
- Annual Tuition: $32,000
Lakeside School is one of the best private high schools in Seattle and one of the best private high schools in Washington state.6 In fact, according to school review website Niche, it is the 14th best private high school in the country.7 Located on a 33-acre New England-style campus in north Seattle, Lakeside offers a rigorous college preparatory curriculum. After graduation, 100% of students from this school go on to attend 4-year colleges. Famous alumni include Microsoft founder Bill Gates as well as Paul Allen, both of whom have donated millions of dollars to Lakeside.8
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Sources
- S. News & World Report – Best High Schools in Washington
- S. News & World Report – Garfield High School
- Neal McNamara, Patch – 4 Seattle High Schools Ranked Among 20 Best In Washington
- S. News & World Report – Roosevelt High School
- Evan Comen, 24/7 Wall St. – Best Private High Schools in Every State
- Niche – 2020 Best Private High Schools in America
- Tanza Loudenback, Business Insider – Bill Gates’ kids may not inherit his fortune, but he is setting them up for success in other ways
