Rainier Beach High School in Seattle, WA - Niche
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Rainier Beach High School
  • Public
  • SEATTLE, WA

Report Card

grade B
Overall Niche Grade
  1. Academics
    grade C+
  2. Diversity
    grade A
  3. Teachers
    grade B+
  4. College Prep
    grade B+
  5. Clubs & Activities
    grade C minus
  6. Administration
    grade C
  7. Sports
    grade A
  8. Food
    grade C minus
  9. Resources & Facilities
    grade C minus

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Rainier Beach High School is an above average, public school located in SEATTLE, WA. It has 836 students in grades 9-12 with a student-teacher ratio of 19 to 1. According to state test scores, 27% of students are at least proficient in math and 52% in reading.

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Academics

Percent Proficient - Reading
52%
Percent Proficient - Math
27%
Average Graduation Rate
85%
Average SAT
1020
117 responses
Average ACT
22
18 responses
AP Enrollment
No data available  

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Living in the Area

grade B+
Overall Niche Grade
  1. Cost of Living
    grade C minus
  2. Good for Families
    grade A minus
  3. Housing
    grade C minus
Median Household Income
$99,583
National
$75,149
Median Rent
$1,606
National
$1,268
Median Home Value
$571,472
National
$281,900

Culture & Safety

Poll
68%
of students agree that they feel safe at their school. 19 responses
Poll
84%
of students agree that they like their school and feel happy there. 19 responses
Poll
What are your favorite school events or traditions?
Based on 56 responses
  • Multicultural Nights
    20%
  • Football games
    14%
  • Talent shows
    14%
  • Spirit Week
    13%
  • Basketball games
    11%
  • Homecoming
    9%
  • Rap Battles
    7%

Students

Diversity
grade A
Based on racial and economic diversity and survey responses on school culture and diversity from students and parents.
Students
836
Free or Reduced Lunch
73%
82%
of students and parents agree that students at this school are competitive. 17 responses
76%
of students and parents agree that students at this school are creative and artsy. 17 responses
94%
of students and parents agree that students at this school are athletic. 17 responses

Teachers

Student-Teacher Ratio
19:1
National
17:1
Average Teacher Salary
$81,701
Teachers in First/Second Year
11%
76%
of students and parents agree that the teachers give engaging lessons. 21 responses
81%
of students and parents agree that the teachers genuinely care about the students. 21 responses
81%
of students and parents agree that the teachers adequately lead and control the classroom. 21 responses

Clubs & Activities

Clubs & Activities
grade C minus
Based on student and parent reviews of clubs and activities.
Girls Athletic Participation
High
Boys Athletic Participation
High
Expenses Per Student
$17,218 / year
National
$12,239
64%
of students and parents agree that there are plenty of clubs and organizations for students to get involved in. 22 responses
32%
of students and parents agree that clubs and organizations get the funding they need. 22 responses
64%
of students and parents agree that lots of students participate in clubs and organizations. 22 responses

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