Cleveland High School, also known as Grover Cleveland High School and Cleveland STEM High School, is a public secondary school located in Seattle, Washington. It is operated as part of the Seattle 51±¬ÁÏs system and serves the Beacon Hill and Georgetown neighborhoods.
Serving 890 students in grades 9-12, Cleveland High School Stem ranks in the top 30% of all schools in Washington for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 40-44% (which is approximately equal to the Washington state average of 40%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 79% (which is higher than the Washington state average of 53%).
The student:teacher ratio of 19:1 is higher than the Washington state level of 16:1.
Minority enrollment is 87% of the student body (majority Asian), which is higher than the Washington state average of 52% (majority Hispanic and Asian).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 890 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 19:1
- Minority Enrollment: 87%
- Graduation Rate: ≥99% (Top 1% in WA)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 30%
- Math Proficiency: 40-44% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 79% (Top 10%)
- Science Proficiency: 55-59% (Top 30%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Cleveland High School Stem ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Washington for:
Category
Attribute
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Graduation Rate
Diversity
School Overview
Cleveland High School Stem's student population of 890 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 48 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
890 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
48 teachers
Year Founded
1927
Colors
White, Red, Red/Black/White
School Rankings
Cleveland High School Stem ranks within the top 30% of all 2,113 schools in Washington (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Cleveland High School Stem is 0.71, 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
#457 out of 2113 schools
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
40%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
79%
53%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
55-59%
49%
Student : Teacher Ratio
19:1
16:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
48%
9%
Hispanic
11%
26%
Black
18%
5%
White
13%
48%
Hawaiian
1%
2%
Two or more races
9%
9%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
≥99%
84%
Eligible for Free Lunch
53%
49%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
17%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WA Dept. of Education
School Notes
- School Mascot: Eagles
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Cleveland High School Stem's ranking?
Cleveland High School Stem is ranked #457 out of 2,113 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in Washington.
What schools are Cleveland High School Stem often compared to?
Cleveland High School Stemis often viewed alongside schools like Franklin High School, Garfield High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
40-44% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 40% WA state average), while 79% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 53% WA state average).
What is the graduation rate of Cleveland High School Stem?
The graduation rate of Cleveland High School Stem is 99%, which is higher than the Washington state average of 84%.
How many students attend Cleveland High School Stem?
890 students attend Cleveland High School Stem.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
48% of Cleveland High School Stem students are Asian, 18% of students are Black, 13% of students are White, 11% of students are Hispanic, 9% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Cleveland High School Stem?
Cleveland High School Stem has a student ration of 19:1, which is higher than the Washington state average of 16:1.
What grades does Cleveland High School Stem offer ?
Cleveland High School Stem offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Cleveland High School Stem part of?
Cleveland High School Stem is part of Seattle School District No. 1.
In what neighborhood is Cleveland High School Stem located?
Cleveland High School Stem is located in the Mid Beacon Hill neighborhood of Seattle, WA. There are 2 other public schools located in Mid Beacon Hill.
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