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New Start

614 SW 120th St, Seattle, WA 98146Highline School District →
Federal DataAlternative Education SchoolGrades 09–12Non-Charter
93
Students
Total enrolled
35%
Grad Rate
Nat'l avg 87%
↓ 60% vs nat'l
$22,200
Per-Pupil Spend
Nat'l avg $14,347
↑ 55% vs nat'l
11.6 : 1
Student:Teacher
Nat'l avg 15.4:1
↓ 25% vs nat'l
43/100
Opportunity Score
Neighborhood outcomes
↓ 14% vs nat'l
⇄ Compare with another school
Small public school
Serves 93 students in grades 09–12 in Seattle, Washington.
55% above average funding
District spends $22,200 per pupil, 55% more than the national average of $14,347.
Below-median opportunity
Children from this neighborhood historically reach the 43th income percentile as adults, per Harvard/Census Opportunity Atlas data.
About This School

New Start is a small high in Seattle, Washington, serving grades 09–12 with 93 students. The district invests $22,200 per student — 55% above the national average of $14,347, and maintains a 11.6:1 student-teacher ratio — smaller than the national norm of 15.4:1. About 81% of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, reflecting significant economic challenges in the surrounding community. The 35% graduation rate is below the national average of 87%, a data point worth exploring further during a school visit.

Student Body & Demographics at New Start

93
Total Students
11.6 : 1
Student:Teacher
81%
Free Lunch
8
Teacher FTE
Grade Range
PK
K
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
Highlighted grades (09–12) are served by this school
Gender Distribution44 male · 48 female
48%
52%
Male 48%Female 52%
Free / Reduced Lunch Eligibility81%
National avg 52% · 75 students
Student Composition
16%
47%
16%
Asian5%
White16%
Hispanic / Latino47%
Black16%
Multiracial6%
Native American4%
Pacific Islander3%
NCES Common Core of Data · Race/ethnicity self-reported · NCES ID: 530354002967

Academic Outcomes at New Start

Graduation Rate (Adjusted Cohort)
30-39
Below avg
National avg 87%
Graduation Rate Comparison
This school
35%
State avg
82%
National avg
87%
Neighborhood Opportunity Score
43
/ 100
Below-median opportunity

Children from modest-income families in this neighborhood reach the 43th income percentile as adults. This school is in the 47th percentile nationally.

0 — Low50 — MedianHigh — 100
Opportunity Atlas (Chetty, Friedman et al., Harvard/Census) · Census tract · ZIP 98146

School Resources & Funding

Per-Pupil Expenditure$22,200Above avg
National avg $14,347
Per-Pupil Spending Comparison
This school
$22,200
State avg
$50,309
National avg
$14,347
How School Funding Is Typically Spent
44%
19%
12%
15%
Instruction$9,768
Student Support$4,218
Administration$2,664
Operations$3,330
Other$2,220
Estimated using national average spending distribution (NCES) · School-level breakdowns not publicly reported
Of the $22,200 spent per student, an estimated $9,835 (~44%) goes directly to classroom instruction.
Where Funding Comes From
56%
30%
State government
55.7%
Local (property tax)
29.7%
Federal programs
14.6%
NCES F-33 Finance Survey · District-level data applied to this school
Strengths & Considerations
Strengths
  • Above-average funding — $22,200/student vs $14,347 nationally
  • 11.6:1 student-teacher ratio — smaller classes than the national norm of 15.4:1
  • Traditional public school — open enrollment, no application process required
Worth Considering
  • 35% graduation rate — below the national average of 87%
  • 81% of students on free or reduced lunch — a high share that can indicate resource pressure
Strengths and considerations are derived from federal data thresholds — not editorial judgements. See data sources below.
K–12 Pathway in District
Elementary
Midway ElementaryMarvista ElementaryWhite Center Heights ElementaryDes Moines Elementary
+13 more
↓
Middle
Glacier Middle SchoolCascade Middle SchoolPacific Middle SchoolSylvester Middle School
+1 more
↓
High School
Mount Rainier High SchoolHighline High SchoolEvergreen High SchoolTyee High School
+2 more
School Profile
TypeAlternative Education School
LevelHigh
Grades09 – 12
Location—
CountyKing County
CharterNo
VirtualNo
DistrictHighline School District →
Phone: (206)631-7750
NCES ID: 530354002967
Who Is This School For?

Best suited for families in Seattle seeking a public high school, especially those prioritizing above-average resources and classroom investment. We always recommend an in-person visit and a conversation with current families before making any enrollment decision.

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Mid
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Mid
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High
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District School Rankings
Location
614 SW 120th St, Seattle, WA 98146
Data Sources & Transparency
Enrollment & Profile
NCES Common Core of Data. Grades, enrollment, demographics, school characteristics. Updated annually.
Funding & Spending
NCES F-33 Finance Survey. District-level spending data. School-level breakdowns are not publicly reported.
Graduation Rate
EDFacts Adjusted Cohort Graduation Rate (ACGR). High schools only. Small cohorts may be range-coded for privacy.
Opportunity Score
Opportunity Atlas (Chetty, Friedman et al., Harvard/Census Bureau). Census tract outcomes for children born in the 1980s.
Fact-Based Rankings
Best-school rankings are computed from federal metrics only — enrollment, per-pupil spending, student-teacher ratio, opportunity score, and graduation rate. No editorial opinion or paid placements.
Equity Data (Coming Soon)
AP access, counselor ratios, and chronic absenteeism from the CRDC will be added in a future update.

Questions to Ask on Your School Visit

Research shows the most important factors are invisible in the data. Here is what to ask when you visit.

High
1
What percentage of students take AP or dual enrollment courses?
Indicates academic rigor and college prep
2
What college counseling and application support is provided?
Ratio of students per counselor matters
3
What career and vocational pathways are offered?
CTE programs, internships, industry partnerships
4
How does the school support students at risk of not graduating?
Credit recovery, attendance intervention
5
What's the school's culture around attendance and behavior?
Discipline approach, restorative practices
6
What happens after graduation — where do students go?
Ask about college, career, military outcomes
7
What does the school do with student performance data?
How data is used to personalize instruction
8
How would you describe teacher retention here?
High turnover can disrupt continuity of learning
9
What's the culture around student diversity and inclusion?
How differences are celebrated and managed

Frequently Asked Questions

About this school and the data on this page

About This Data

All figures on this page come directly from US federal open datasets — NCES Common Core of Data, EDFacts, and the Opportunity Atlas — and we work hard to keep them accurate and up to date. That said, federal data is published on an annual cycle, so some figures may not yet reflect the very latest school-year changes or local updates. We recommend using this page as a helpful starting point and cross-checking with the school or district directly, or visiting the NCES Common Core of Data and ed.gov for the most authoritative figures before making any important decisions.