Rainier Beach High School

818 Students

High School 9th - 12th

School Overview

Rainier Beach High School is a historic public secondary school located in the South Seattle neighborhood of Rainier Beach. As a member of the Seattle Public Schools district, the school is well-known for its strong sense of community and its commitment to the "IB for All" philosophy. It is an authorized International Baccalaureate (IB) World School, meaning it offers a rigorous, globally-focused curriculum designed to prepare students for college and professional success. The campus is distinguished by its vibrant school spirit and a deeply supportive culture that emphasizes academic achievement, social-emotional growth, and student advocacy.

Beyond its academic offerings, Rainier Beach High School is highly regarded for its robust extracurricular programming and its athletic programs, which often serve as a focal point for the surrounding community. The school works closely with local partners and families to foster an inclusive environment that honors the diverse cultural backgrounds of its student body. By integrating challenging coursework with community-based learning, the school aims to empower its graduates to become active, informed, and compassionate contributors to society.

818

Total Students

45.8

Full-Time Teachers

17.9

Student/Teacher Ratio

69.8%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Rainier Beach High School
Demographic	Student Count
White	39
Hispanic	148
Black	345
Asian	197
Two or More	67
American Indian	5
Pacific Islander	14

Black
345 (42.3 %)
Asian
197 (24.2 %)
Hispanic
148 (18.2 %)
Two or More
67 (8.2 %)
White
39 (4.8 %)
Pacific Islander
14 (1.7 %)
American Indian
5 (0.6 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	High School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	Supplemental Virtual
Shared Time Status:	N/A
District:	Seattle School District No. 1
Phone:	(206)252-6350
Grade Range:	9th - 12th
Total Students:	818
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	45.8
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	17.9
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	488
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	83

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Grade 9 211

Grade 10 207

Grade 11 184

Grade 12 216