THE CENTER SCHOOL
The Center School is a public high school that is part of the Seattle School District No. 1 school district, located in SEATTLE, WA with about 242 students offering grade levels from 9th Grade to 12th Grade. With about 13 teachers, The Center School has a student/teacher ratio of about 18:1. The national average for public schools is about 15:1. A lower student/teacher ratio is a key factor that determines how much a teacher can devote his/her time to each individual student thus improving, or reducing (in the event of a higher student/teacher ratio) the attention each student is given for their educational needs.
The Center School, located in the Seattle Center complex, is a small, public alternative high school within the Seattle Public Schools district that emphasizes an arts-integrated curriculum. Because of its unique location, the school leverages its proximity to world-class cultural institutions—such as the Seattle Repertory Theatre, Pacific Science Center, and MoPOP—to provide students with hands-on, community-based learning experiences. The school’s philosophy centers on the idea that students learn best when they are treated as young adults in a collaborative, democratic environment where their voices are valued in the school’s decision-making process.
Academically, The Center School is known for its rigorous approach to interdisciplinary studies and its commitment to the "Small Schools" model, which fosters tight-knit relationships between students and faculty. By integrating artistic expression into core subjects like history, humanities, and sciences, the school aims to develop critical thinkers who are socially conscious and creatively engaged. Its culture is intentionally inclusive and unconventional, making it a popular choice for students who seek a non-traditional educational path that prioritizes personal growth, civic engagement, and creative inquiry over standardized testing.
For more information, contact The Center School at (206) 252-9850 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.
SEATTLE, WA 98109-4623
(206) 252-9850
THE CENTER SCHOOL is a public school in SEATTLE, WA with about 242 enrolled students. See other public high schools in Washington
School Details
- Level:
- High School
- Charter School:*
- No
- District:
- Seattle School District No. 1
- Total Students:
- 242
- Teachers:
- 13.22
- NSLP Status:1
- Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
- Qualified free lunch:
- 0
- Qualified reduced-price lunch:
- 0
- Title I Status:2
- Not a Title I school
- Virtual:
- Supplemental Virtual
* A public charter school is a publicly funded school that is typically governed by a group or organization under a legislative contract with the state, the district, or another entity. The charter exempts the school from certain state or local rules and regulations.
1 The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides eligible students with free or reduced-price lunch
2 Title I, Part A (Title I) of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families.
School Demographics for 242 students
The primary ethnicity of students attending THE CENTER SCHOOL is predominantly White, representing about 72% of the student body.
- White
- 72.3%
- Hispanic/Latino
- 11.2%
- Two or more races
- 7.9%
- Asian
- 5.0%
- Black or African American
- 3.3%
- American Indian or Alaska Native
- 0.4%
- Female
- 64.5%
- Male
- 35.5%
Data for school year 2017-2018 — The information found on this website was provided in part by the U.S. Department of Education, U.S. Census Bureau, the Bureau of Labor and Statistics & various other external sources. We do not verify the contents of the information provided and therefore, cannot guarantee the accuracy of the information displayed on this website.