Ingraham High School is a public high school, serving grades 9–12 in the Haller Lake neighborhood of Seattle, Washington, United States. Opened in 1959, the school is named after Edward Sturgis Ingraham, the first superintendent of the Seattle Public Schools.
Serving 1,413 students in grades 9-12, Ingraham High School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Washington for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 53% (which is higher than the Washington state average of 40%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 85% (which is higher than the Washington state average of 53%).
The student:teacher ratio of 21:1 is higher than the Washington state level of 16:1.
Minority enrollment is 51% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is lower than the Washington state average of 52% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 1,413 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 21:1
- Minority Enrollment: 51%
- Graduation Rate: 89% (Top 30% in WA)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 20%
- Math Proficiency: 53% (Top 30%)
- Reading Proficiency: 85% (Top 5%)
- Science Proficiency: 69% (Top 20%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Ingraham High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Washington for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Science Proficiency
Diversity
School Overview
Ingraham High School's student population of 1,413 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 68 teachers has declined by 6% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
1,413 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
68 teachers
Year Founded
1959
Colors
Blue, White & Gray
School Rankings
Ingraham High School ranks within the top 20% of all 2,113 schools in Washington (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Ingraham High School is 0.70, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.69. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#237 out of 2113 schools
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
53%
40%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
85%
53%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
69%
49%
Student : Teacher Ratio
21:1
16:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
8%
9%
Hispanic
19%
26%
Black
11%
5%
White
49%
48%
Hawaiian
n/a
2%
Two or more races
12%
9%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
89%
84%
Eligible for Free Lunch
30%
49%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WA Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Ingraham High School's ranking?
Ingraham High School is ranked #237 out of 2,113 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in Washington.
What schools are Ingraham High School often compared to?
Ingraham High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Ballard High School, Nathan Hale High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
53% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 40% WA state average), while 85% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 53% WA state average).
What is the graduation rate of Ingraham High School?
The graduation rate of Ingraham High School is 89%, which is higher than the Washington state average of 84%.
How many students attend Ingraham High School?
1,413 students attend Ingraham High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
49% of Ingraham High School students are White, 19% of students are Hispanic, 12% of students are Two or more races, 11% of students are Black, 8% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Ingraham High School?
Ingraham High School has a student ration of 21:1, which is higher than the Washington state average of 16:1.
What grades does Ingraham High School offer ?
Ingraham High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Ingraham High School part of?
Ingraham High School is part of Seattle School District No. 1.
In what neighborhood is Ingraham High School located?
Ingraham High School is located in the Northwest Seattle neighborhood of Seattle, WA. There are 8 other public schools located in Northwest Seattle.
School Reviews
5 3/16/2012
This year Ingraham has made many improvements. We have a new addition to the west side of the school. Rise-Up redid the gym. We have a new parking lot.
Ingraham has an amazing drama program that most people overlook. The teachers all care about students and want them to succeed. There is a great support for LGBTQ students and families. Overall ingraham is a great school with great people
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