Rainier Beach High School

Rainier Beach High School

Public High School | Grade 9-12
8815 Seward Park Ave S,  Seattle, WA
Dunlap Neighborhood
Seattle Public Schools
3.9
3.4
836 Students
B
Niche Grade

School Details

Head of School
Robert Gary
Student Teacher Ratio
18:1
Average SAT Score
1020
Average ACT Score
22
Math Proficiency
17%
Reading Proficiency
52%
Average GPA
3.43
Graduation Rate
85%

Niche Grade

C+
Academics
A-
Teachers
B+
College Prep
C
Administration
C
Resources/Facilities
C
Clubs and Activities
A
Sports
C-
Food
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Niche Grade Details

Academics
Average GPA
3.43
Reading Proficiency
52%
Math Proficiency
17%
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
18:1
Teachers
46
Full Time Teachers
46
Teachers in First or Second Year
11%
College Prep
Average SAT
1020
Math
510
Verbal
510
Average ACT
22
Math
22
English
22
Reading
24
Science
22
Clubs and Activities
Girls Athletic Participation
High
Boys Athletic Participation
High

GreatSchools Rating

2
Test Scores
4
Equity
2
College Readiness
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Test Scores

Math
15.8%
State Average
41.7%
Science
25.7%
State Average
49.7%
GreatSchools Test Scores Rating
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The Test Score Rating reflects annual state test results for this school compared with scores statewide.

Teachers and Staff

Students Per Counselor
261:1

Student Diversity

Male
51.2%
Female
48.4%
Black
42.2%
Asian or Pacific Islander
24.1%
Hispanic
18.1%
Two or more races
8.2%
White
4.8%
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
1.7%
Native American
<1%
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School Rankings

#7 Niche Standout HS in Washington
#59 Most Diverse Public HS in Washington
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Specialty School Programs

IB Programs Offered
Free/Reduced Lunch Offered
Athletics Program

Colleges Students are Considering

Students are most interested in or go on to attend these colleges.
University of Washington 294 Students
Seattle University 173 Students
Washington State University 145 Students
Seattle Pacific University 115 Students
Seattle Central College 103 Students
Central Washington University 85 Students
Eastern Washington University 80 Students
University of Washington - Tacoma 77 Students
Western Washington University 75 Students
University of Washington - Bothell 64 Students

What Students Want to Study

Niche users from this school are most interested in the following majors.
Business 72 Students
Nursing 64 Students
Psychology 54 Students
Computer Science 50 Students
Pre-Medicine Studies 30 Students
Biology 23 Students
Pre-Law Studies 22 Students
Nursing Science, Education, and Practice 17 Students
Communications 17 Students
Computer Software Engineering 17 Students

This School’s Reviews

Niche Reviews
3.9 88 Reviews
4.0 Senior
3/10/2024
Rainier Beach is a diverse school, when I go there I don't feel like I'm going to school where I'm being around a bunch of people that I can't relate to. Even the teachers are relatable because we can all agree upon the fact that the admin at Beach are the worst ever, and get excused for their behavior because it'll make the school district look bad. Anyways, I love Rainier Beach and wouldn't trade it for the world!
3.0 Senior
12/31/2022
it's small the hallways get cramped easily. I like my teachers, a lot of them can be very understanding towards deadlines. A handful of the teachers seem to be doing more than one job at once. I'm more dissatisfied with the district. underfunded.
4.0 Senior
12/30/2021
I love the diversity at Rainier Beach High School and we have great teachers who support and understand us. We get outside college readiness support and advice from our teachers and counselors. We also the IB program which looks good on our college resumes.What could improve is the facility itself, It has been renovated in decades. Our administration could improve in terms of being more involved with student feedback.
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3.4 12 Reviews
5.0 parent
1/20/2018
I graduated from RB and have gone on to college and graduated with my degree. I have greatly benefitted from my experience at RB and would not be the person I am today or would have accomplished everything I have if it wasn’t for the real life training and development of the students, staff, coaches...
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5.0 student
12/15/2014
As previously stated in 2011, Rainier Beach had 90% of its teachers and staff Transferred/released but it was certainly not for the worst. We went through a 2-3 year process to get the International baccalaureate(IB) Program, which by the why is the most challenging courses you can take in high scho...
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5.0 student
9/9/2014
IM a 10th grader at this school and it is a really good school!!!! People are saying bad things about it like how theres alot of fghts and shooting, but that aint true its apeaceful place and that was from the past. The teachers and staff care about you and the students are chill.
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1.0 parent
6/20/2011
This high school is going downhill fast. It was already in crisis, and this last school year has been the worst yet. There is no accountability for students' behavior. The administrative team and dean of students have all been fired or transferred, and 90% of the staff requested transfers. It is imp...
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