Seattle Public Schools School District

The Seattle Public Schools School District is located in Seattle, WA and includes 101 schools that serve 46,113 students in grades PK through 12.  

District Spending

The Seattle Public Schools School District spends $9,134 per pupil in current expenditures.  The district spends 57% on instruction, 39% on support services, and 4% on other elementary and secondary expenditures.

District Student Information

The Seattle Public Schools School District had a grades 9-12 dropout rate of 6% in 2005.  The national grades 9-12 dropout rate in 2005 was 3.9%.  

In the Seattle Public Schools School District, 12% of students have an IEP (Individualized Education Program).  An IEP is a written plan for students eligible for special needs services.  

The Seattle Public Schools School District serves 12% English Language Learners (ELL).  ELL students are in the process of acquiring and learning English Language skills.