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College Success Award
These are some of the best public high schools in Seattle at preparing students for success in college. The College Success Award recognizes schools that do an exemplary job getting students to enroll in and stick with college, including those that excel at serving students from low-income families.
Districts
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Seattle Public Schools
51,238 students | SEATTLE, WA
Grades PK, K-12 | 113 schools -
Highline School District
18,048 students | BURIEN, WA
Grades PK, K-12 | 47 schools -
Renton School District
15,230 students | RENTON, WA
Grades PK, K-12 | 32 schools -
Tukwila School District
2,715 students | TUKWILA, WA
Grades PK, K-12 | 8 schools -
Seattle Central Community College
0 students | SEATTLE, WA
Grades 9-12 | 1 school -
University Of Washington (17904)
0 students | SEATTLE, WA
Grades 11-12 | 1 school -
South Seattle Community College (Cc District #6)
0 students | SEATTLE, WA
Grades 9-12 | 1 school
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Reviews From Schools in Seattle
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August 02, 2025
Worst school I have ever attended. The students that go here are bullies and are rich awful people. I would avoid this school at all costs. Send your kid to your assigned public school instead. This... More
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Seattle Preparatory School
Parent / Guardian
August 01, 2025
School is not equipped to have Autistic kids. Lacks the resources and or trained staff to support neurodivergent students in a safe and supportive manner. Would never bring my kids here, again. It... More
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Queen Anne Elementary School
Parent / Guardian
July 31, 2025
Nathan Hale High school is one of the most impeccable high schools in overall Seattle city. The best thing about this school are the teachers and the facilities. It’s diverse environment close to... More
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Nathan Hale High School