Garfield High School
School Overview
Garfield High School is a public school located in Seattle, Washington. It is a school in Seattle Public Schools district.
According to the Washington state assessment result, 69% of students are proficient in Math learning and 86% of students are proficient in English/language arts learning.
It has 1,857 students through grade 9 to 12. The students to teacher ratio is 22 to 1 where a total of 85 teachers are teaching for the school.
Student Population
A total of 1,857 students are attending Garfield High School. By gender, there are 911 and 946 female students at the school.
Gifted/Talented Programs
Garfield High School offers the gifted and talented program. Total 675 students are identified and enrolled in the programs.
| Total | Male | Female | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 27 | 14 | 13 |
| American Indian/Alaska Native | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Asian | 124 | 66 | 58 |
| Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| Black | 15 | 6 | 9 |
| White | 443 | 235 | 208 |
| Two or More Races | 63 | 35 | 28 |
| IDEA program | 28 | 18 | 10 |
| Total | 675 | 357 | 318 |
Teachers & Staffs
Total 85 full-time (or equivalent) teachers work for Garfield High School and the students to teacher ratio is 22 to 1. All teachers are certified. 90.6% of teachers have 3 or more years teaching experiences.
| Headcount | Note | |
|---|---|---|
| Total FTE of Teachers | 85 | Students per teacher: 22 to 1 |
| Teachers who are certified | 85 | 100.0% |
| Teachers who are not certified | - | - |
| Teachers in their first year of teaching | 3 | 3.5% |
| Teachers in their second year of teaching | 5 | 5.9% |
| School counselors | 5 | Students per counselor: 371 to 1 |
| Law Enforcement Officer | - | - |
| Security guards | 3 | - |
| Nurses | 1 | - |
| Psychologists | 1 | - |
| Social workers | - | - |
Social/Economic Characteristics
| Value | |
|---|---|
| Total Households | 332,210 Households |
| Population | 702,103 |
| Male | 366,999 |
| Female | 358,392 |
| Child Population | 130,360 |
| Total Housing Units | 354,881 Units |
| Average House Value | $662,900 |
| Average Rent Cost | $1,614 |
| Unemployment Rate | 4.10% |
| Average Household Income | $92,186 |
| Heath Insurance Coverage | 95.84% |
| Internet Coverage | 100.00%% |
Advanced Placement Programs
Garfield High School offers 22 advanced placement (AP) programs. Total 835 students are enrolled in at least one (1) AP programs. 1 students are enrolled in International Baccalaureate Diploma Program and 1,105 students are participating the SAT and/or ACT test program at Garfield High School.
| Number of Students Enrolled | Percent Enrolled | |
|---|---|---|
| Number of AP program offered | 22 Programs | |
| Number of Students Enrolled in AP programs | 835 | |
| Number of Students Enrolled in AP Math programs | 268 | |
| Number of Students Enrolled in AP Science programs | 426 | |
| Number of Students Enrolled in AP Other programs | 785 | |
| Number of Students Enrolled in International BS program | 1 | |
| Number of Students SAT/ACT Participation | 1,105 | |
Academic Achievement
Achievement
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