Northgate High School

About Northgate High School

Northgate High School is a public high school located in the city of Seattle, Washington. It is part of the Seattle Public Schools district and serves students in grades 9-12. Northgate High School is known for its academic excellence and its diverse student population. The school offers a wide variety of courses, including Advanced Placement classes, and has a strong focus on college preparation. Northgate High School has a vibrant and active student body, with many clubs and organizations, as well as a range of sports teams and activities. The school also offers a variety of extracurricular opportunities, such as theater, music, and art. The school is committed to providing a safe and supportive environment for all students. Northgate High School is a great place for students to learn, grow, and discover their individual talents.

Address:	425 Castle Rock Rd. Walnut Creek, CA 94598
Phone:	(925) 938-0900
Site:	northgatehighschool.org
Grades:	9 – 12
Enrollment:	1,492 students

Overview Northgate High School

Northgate High School serves 1,492 students in grades 9-12.
Northgate High School placed in the top 5% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 10%, and reading proficiency is top 5%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 65% (which is higher than the California state average of 34%) for the 2020-21 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 85% (which is higher than the California state average of 49%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 24:1 is higher than the California state level of 22:1.
Minority enrollment is 49% of the student body (majority Asian), which is lower than the California state average of 78% (majority Hispanic).

Verdict on Northgate High School

Northgate High School is ranked within the top 5% of all 3,649 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-21 school year.The diversity score of Northgate High School is 0.67, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.63. The school’s diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.