At a glance
Reported students
93
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
8.4
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
11.1:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
09–12
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
Washington high enrollment
35th percentile
Compared with 624 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
367
Middle College High School: 93 reported students.
State peer staffing position
13th percentile
11.1:1 reported; state peer median 19.9:1. Ratio is not class size.
Historical enrollment and staffing · CRDC 2021–22
These older figures are kept separate from 2024–25 statistics and benchmarks. Differences between years can reflect changes in enrollment, staffing, or reporting scope.
- Students
- 94
- Teachers (FTE)
- 9.9
- Student–teacher ratio
- 9.5:1
What the reported data says about Middle College High School
Middle College High School is a public high school serving grades 09–12 in Seattle. It is one of 108 current school records connected to Seattle School District No. 1. NCES reports 93 students for 2024–25.
Among 624 high schools in Washington with comparable records, this school is smaller than the reported median of 225 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 35th percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 11.1:1, below the Washington median of 19.9:1 for the same school level. This ratio uses total enrollment and teacher FTE; it is not an average classroom headcount and can be affected by special programs or part-time staffing.
The largest reported race and ethnicity groups are White (38.7%) and Black (24.7%). English learners represent 1.1% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 13.8%. These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.
The 2021–22 civil-rights collection reports gifted and talented programming. Program availability changes, so families should confirm the current catalog and participation rules directly with the school.
Questions worth asking Middle College High School
- 1How do the reported 11.1:1 student–teacher ratio and 8.4 teacher FTE translate into actual class sizes by grade?
- 2Have the reported academic programs changed since the 2021–22 CRDC collection?
- 3What counseling support is available today? The school reported 1 counselor FTE in 2021–22.
- 4Does community eligibility provide breakfast and lunch to every enrolled student, and are summer meals available?
Enrollment needs
- English learners
- 1.1%
- Students with disabilities
- 13.8%
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 47.3%
- Lunch program
- Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Reported support staff
- Counselors (FTE)
- 1
- Nurses (FTE)
- 0.47
- Psychologists (FTE)
- 0.04
- Social workers (FTE)
- 0
CRDC 2021–22 full-time-equivalent counts; verify current assignments with the school.
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White38.7%
- Hispanic10.8%
- Black24.7%
- Asian9.7%
- American Indian / Alaska Native1.1%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0%
- Multiracial8.6%
Race/ethnicity: NCES CCD 2024–25. English learner and disability context: CRDC 2021–22. Lunch eligibility: NCES CCD 2024–25. Privacy rules can produce missing values.
Programs reported by the school
AP student enrollment
No students enrolled reported
Gifted and talented
Offered
Computer science
Not reported as offered
CRDC 2021–22: the AP flag records student enrollment; gifted and computer-science fields describe reported programs/classes. Confirm current courses and eligibility with the school.
Other schools in Seattle School District No. 1
Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.
Interagency Open Doors
High · Grades 09–12
132 reported students
Alan T. Sugiyama High School
High · Grades 09–12
48 reported students
Interagency Detention School
High · Grades 06–12
47 reported students
The Center School
High · Grades 09–12
165 reported students
Seattle Skills Center
High · Grades 09–12
0 reported students
Bridges Transition
High · Grades 09–12
Enrollment not reported
Public schools near Middle College High School
Closest campuses by straight-line distance between NCES geocodes, favoring the same school level. Distance is not drive time or an attendance assignment.
| School | Grades | Students | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Alan T. Sugiyama High School High · Seattle School District No. 1 | 09–12 | 48 | under 0.1 mi |
| Rainier Beach High School High · Seattle School District No. 1 | 09–12 | 854 | 0.2 mi |
| Raisbeck Aviation High School High · Highline School District | 09–12 | 400 | 1.4 mi |
| Interagency Open Doors High · Seattle School District No. 1 | 09–12 | 132 | 2.4 mi |
| Innovation Heights Academy High · Highline School District | 09–12 | 142 | 2.7 mi |
| Cleveland High School STEM High · Seattle School District No. 1 | 09–12 | 875 | 2.7 mi |
Frequently asked questions about Middle College High School
What grades does Middle College High School serve?
Middle College High School reports grades 09–12 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as a high school in Seattle School District No. 1.
How many students attend Middle College High School?
Middle College High School reported 93 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 35th percentile among 624 Washington high schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 94 students.
What is the student–teacher ratio at Middle College High School?
The calculated ratio is 11.1:1, based on 93 students and 8.4 full-time-equivalent classroom teachers in 2024–25. The Washington median for the same school level is 19.9:1. A ratio is not the same as average class size.
Is Middle College High School a public, charter, or magnet school?
Middle College High School is a public school and is not a charter school. Enrollment is generally based on Seattle School District No. 1 attendance boundaries and transfer rules.
What share of Middle College High School students qualify for free or reduced-price meals?
47.3% of students were eligible for free or reduced-price lunch in 2024–25. The school participates in community eligibility, which can provide meals to every student and changes how eligibility is reported. This describes the students served and is not a quality measure.
Which school district is Middle College High School in?
Middle College High School is part of Seattle School District No. 1, based in Seattle, WA, which operates 108 current schools. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.
What public schools are near Middle College High School?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include Alan T. Sugiyama High School (under 0.1 mi), Rainier Beach High School (0.2 mi), Raisbeck Aviation High School (1.4 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.