Is Cleveland High School STEM a good school?

Cleveland High School STEM ranks 117 th of 437 Washington high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

How many students attend Cleveland High School STEM?

In the 2022-23 school year, 902 students attended Cleveland High School STEM.

What is the racial makeup of Cleveland High School STEM?

Students at Cleveland High School STEM are 46% Asian, 21% African American, 13% White, 11% Hispanic, 9% Two or more races.

Cleveland High School STEM

Summary:

Cleveland High School STEM is a public high school in Seattle, Washington, serving 902 students in grades 9-12. The school is part of the Seattle School District No. 1, which is ranked 48th out of 247 districts in the state and has a 4-star rating.

Cleveland High School STEM stands out for its exceptional academic performance and diverse student population. The school consistently ranks in the top 25-30% of Washington high schools, with proficiency rates in English Language Arts and Math significantly higher than the state and district averages, particularly for 10th-grade students. Additionally, the school maintains high four-year graduation rates, ranging from 94.4% to 98.6% over the past five years, and low dropout rates, ranging from 0.4% to 1.3%, outperforming nearby schools like Chief Sealth International High School and Franklin High School.

What makes Cleveland High School STEM unique is its diverse student population, with a significant representation of Asian (46.01%), African American (20.95%), and Hispanic (10.64%) students, which is notably higher compared to the nearby schools. This diversity may contribute to the school's academic success and provide a rich learning environment for students. Additionally, the school's higher per-student spending, ranging from $11,696 to $20,312 over the past four years, suggests that it may have access to more resources and funding compared to the nearby schools, which could also be a factor in its impressive academic outcomes.

Detail:

Public 9-12

5511 15 Ave S
Seattle, WA 98108-2823

(206) 252-7800

District: Seattle School District No. 1

SchoolDigger Rank:
117^th of 437 Washington High Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $20,312

Student/teacher ratio: 19.6

Number of students: 902

Racial breakdown:

Asian:

46.0%

African American:

21.0%

White:

12.5%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 56.9%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Cleveland High School STEM ranks better than 73.2% of high schools in Washington. It also ranks 11^th among 15 ranked high schools in the Seattle School District No. 1. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 69.23. (See more...)

The four-year cohort graduation rate measures the percentage of students at Cleveland High School STEM who earn a standard high school diploma within four years of starting ninth grade.

The high school dropout rate measures the percentage of students who do not complete their high school education.

Student Body

Compare Details Student population at Cleveland High School STEM is diverse. Racial makeup is: Asian (46%), African American (21%), White (12.5%). (See more...)

Compare Details 56.9% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

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Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Cleveland High School STEM is 19.6, which is the 10^th best among 15 high schools in the Seattle School District No. 1. (See more...)

Compare Cleveland High School STEM employs 46 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Cleveland High School STEM is $20,312. 11 high schools in the Seattle School District No. 1 spend more per student.

Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Cleveland High School STEM:

SchoolDigger ranks Cleveland High School STEM 117^th of 437 Washington public high schools. (See Cleveland High School STEM in the ranking list.)

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Seattle School District No. 1:

SchoolDigger ranks Seattle School District No. 1 48^th of 247 Washington school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Cleveland High School STEM

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Rank History for all students at Cleveland High School STEM

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	WA State Percentile
2004	3.92	375^th	390	3.8%
2005	24.35	323^rd	394	18.0%
2006	17.26	336^th	395	14.9%
2007	19.15	333^rd	399	16.5%
2008	14.73	348^th	396	12.1%
2009	21.17	331^st	402	17.7%
2010	27.61	326^th	423	22.9%
2011	25.91	336^th	440	23.6%
2012	53.43	215^th	450	52.2%
2013	60.86	177^th	454	61.0%
2015	26.38	269^th	341	21.1%
2016	65.83	104^th	306	66.0%
2017	56.92	147^th	301	51.2%
2018	77.63	60^th	315	81.0%
2019	69.26	111^th	417	73.4%
2021	74.08	88^th	455	80.7%
2022	68.49	122^nd	434	71.9%
2023	62.28	148^th	442	66.5%
2024	69.23	117^th	437	73.2%

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Rank History for Multi-racial students at Cleveland High School STEM

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	WA State Percentile
2019	27.64	129^th	163	20.9%
2021	90.57	8^th	195	95.9%
2022	68.81	51^st	179	71.5%
2023	40.92	88^th	166	47.0%
2024	66.56	47^th	161	70.8%

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Rank History for English Language Learner students at Cleveland High School STEM

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	WA State Percentile
2018	63.00	17^th	65	73.8%
2019	56.52	26^th	69	62.3%
2024	45.88	31^st	68	54.4%

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Rank History for Special Education students at Cleveland High School STEM

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	WA State Percentile
2018	50.01	65^th	139	53.2%
2019	70.57	26^th	128	79.7%
2021	77.61	19^th	212	91.0%
2024	54.24	37^th	110	66.4%

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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Cleveland High School STEM

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	WA State Percentile
2018	86.54	13^th	227	94.3%
2019	85.66	24^th	344	93.0%
2021	74.06	54^th	392	86.2%
2022	74.33	69^th	370	81.4%
2023	65.59	96^th	362	73.5%
2024	74.33	62^nd	356	82.6%

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Rank History for Homeless students at Cleveland High School STEM

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	WA State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2019	83.39	7^th	43	83.7%

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Rank History for Female students at Cleveland High School STEM

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	WA State Percentile
2018	74.61	53^rd	243	78.2%
2019	69.04	100^th	358	72.1%
2021	69.43	88^th	390	77.4%
2022	76.13	71^st	368	80.7%
2023	53.56	161^st	357	54.9%
2024	63.55	106^th	347	69.5%

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Rank History for Male students at Cleveland High School STEM

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	WA State Percentile
2018	76.57	54^th	254	78.7%
2019	66.91	106^th	355	70.1%
2021	75.80	72^nd	395	81.8%
2022	59.83	142^nd	363	60.9%
2023	62.45	119^th	358	66.8%
2024	67.05	104^th	362	71.3%

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Rank History for Asian students at Cleveland High School STEM

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	WA State Percentile
2018	75.56	20^th	87	77.0%
2019	60.54	42^nd	121	65.3%
2021	62.06	46^th	136	66.2%
2022	50.61	64^th	124	48.4%
2023	44.70	68^th	118	42.4%
2024	52.07	50^th	113	55.8%

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Rank History for African American students at Cleveland High School STEM

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	WA State Percentile
2018	56.34	20^th	54	63.0%
2019	53.52	34^th	86	60.5%
2021	34.87	75^th	111	32.4%
2022	49.87	43^rd	89	51.7%
2023	32.58	56^th	78	28.2%
2024	40.64	46^th	70	34.3%

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Rank History for Hispanic students at Cleveland High School STEM

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	WA State Percentile
2018	45.50	92^nd	156	41.0%
2019	51.44	109^th	241	54.8%
2021	72.75	47^th	278	83.1%
2022	73.79	51^st	261	80.5%
2023	77.80	38^th	249	84.7%
2024	49.92	115^th	248	53.6%

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Rank History for White students at Cleveland High School STEM

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	WA State Percentile
2018	90.33	10^th	222	95.5%
2019	81.14	52^nd	382	86.4%
2021	85.20	47^th	413	88.6%
2022	40.14	245^th	390	37.2%
2023	68.11	103^rd	379	72.8%
2024	85.14	43^rd	374	88.5%

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Data source: test scores: Washington Office of Superindentent of Public Instruction, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

Data source: Washington State Office of Superintendent of Public Instruction

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Enrollment information for Cleveland High School STEM

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Not Specified	Total
1988	281	151	356	36	15	n/a	n/a	0	839
1989	257	130	382	41	15	n/a	n/a	0	825
1990	228	113	361	37	8	n/a	n/a	0	747
1991	195	79	364	34	9	n/a	n/a	0	681
1992	204	85	353	40	10	n/a	n/a	0	692
1993	235	79	306	42	11	n/a	n/a	0	673
1994	210	101	364	45	14	n/a	n/a	0	734
1995	126	140	412	52	13	n/a	n/a	0	743
1996	126	140	412	52	13	n/a	n/a	0	743
1997	140	159	426	53	9	n/a	n/a	0	787
1998	119	198	401	73	6	n/a	n/a	0	797
1999	87	241	353	69	9	n/a	n/a	0	759
2000	91	231	350	66	15	n/a	n/a	0	753
2001	77	260	314	73	13	n/a	n/a	0	737
2002	71	334	247	74	10	n/a	n/a	0	736
2003	71	334	247	74	10	n/a	n/a	0	736
2004	81	343	198	92	18	n/a	n/a	0	732
2005	83	367	216	85	19	n/a	n/a	0	770
2006	53	361	158	76	21	n/a	n/a	0	669
2007	39	349	135	49	18	n/a	n/a	0	590
2008	41	366	175	65	17	n/a	n/a	0	664
2009	37	368	198	75	17	n/a	n/a	0	695
2010	40	318	247	79	13	n/a	n/a	0	697
2011	33	325	257	90	19	14	0	0	738
2012	36	339	291	98	18	15	26	0	823
2013	48	310	333	94	16	14	23	0	838
2014	48	301	354	86	7	13	28	0	837
2015	47	286	371	82	3	12	29	0	830
2016	57	269	387	85	5	5	34	0	842
2017	60	243	417	86	5	1	47	0	859
2018	68	216	438	98	7	1	43	0	871
2019	70	194	449	114	8	1	53	0	889
2020	77	211	442	116	3	2	64	1	916
2021	92	219	416	108	4	2	78	2	921
2022	101	212	401	104	4	2	82	2	908
2023	113	189	415	96	2	3	81	3	902

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

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For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Cleveland High School STEM

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1988	839	40.0	20.9	0
1989	825	42.0	19.6	n/a
1990	747	38.4	19.4	0
1991	681	35.6	19.1	n/a
1992	692	31.2	22.1	n/a
1993	673	29.1	23.1	n/a
1994	734	32.6	22.5	n/a
1995	743	36.7	20.2	n/a
1996	743	36.7	20.2	n/a
1997	787	36.0	21.9	n/a
1998	797	37.7	21.1	n/a
1999	759	38.7	19.6	n/a
2000	753	37.0	20.4	n/a
2001	737	40.1	18.4	n/a
2002	736	42.0	17.5	57.3
2003	736	42.0	17.5	57.3
2004	732	42.0	17.4	52.5
2005	770	42.2	18.2	58.3
2006	669	35.0	19.1	61.7
2007	590	35.4	16.7	65.3
2008	664	34.8	19.1	63.7
2009	695	37.8	18.4	67.2
2010	697	43.2	16.1	69.6
2011	738	39.2	18.8	70.3
2012	823	41.2	19.9	75
2013	838	46.3	18.0	72.2
2014	837	n/a	n/a	73
2015	830	46.0	18.0	66.4
2016	842	42.0	20.0	65.3
2017	859	47.4	18.0	61.6
2018	871	44.8	19.4	59.8
2019	889	50.3	17.6	55.5
2020	916	48.1	19.0	54.1
2021	921	48.4	19.0	51.9
2022	908	46.5	19.5	54
2023	902	46.0	19.6	56.9

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Cleveland High School STEM

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1988	839	40.0	20.9	0
1989	825	42.0	19.6	n/a
1990	747	38.4	19.4	0
1991	681	35.6	19.1	n/a
1992	692	31.2	22.1	n/a
1993	673	29.1	23.1	n/a
1994	734	32.6	22.5	n/a
1995	743	36.7	20.2	n/a
1996	743	36.7	20.2	n/a
1997	787	36.0	21.9	n/a
1998	797	37.7	21.1	n/a
1999	759	38.7	19.6	n/a
2000	753	37.0	20.4	n/a
2001	737	40.1	18.4	n/a
2002	736	42.0	17.5	57.3
2003	736	42.0	17.5	57.3
2004	732	42.0	17.4	52.5
2005	770	42.2	18.2	58.3
2006	669	35.0	19.1	61.7
2007	590	35.4	16.7	65.3
2008	664	34.8	19.1	63.7
2009	695	37.8	18.4	67.2
2010	697	43.2	16.1	69.6
2011	738	39.2	18.8	70.3
2012	823	41.2	19.9	75
2013	838	46.3	18.0	72.2
2014	837	n/a	n/a	73
2015	830	46.0	18.0	66.4
2016	842	42.0	20.0	65.3
2017	859	47.4	18.0	61.6
2018	871	44.8	19.4	59.8
2019	889	50.3	17.6	55.5
2020	916	48.1	19.0	54.1
2021	921	48.4	19.0	51.9
2022	908	46.5	19.5	54
2023	902	46.0	19.6	56.9

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.

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