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Seattle Girls School

Po Box 22576, Seattle, WA, 98122-0981 -

School Notes Overview:

The mission of Seattle Girls' School is to empower middle school girls to think critically and seek creative solutions to real world problems in a challenging academic environment that highlights science, math, and technology, embraces diversity and promotes collaboration, integrated learning and respect for all. Seattle Girls' School is dedicated to fostering academic excellence, strong self-esteem, and a life-long love of learning in girls. With its emphasis on science, math, and technology, the school will challenge girls to think critically and seek creative solutions to problems in an atmosphere that promotes respect for all, collaboration, and hands-on learning. We are committed to creating a diverse learning environment and celebrating the accomplishments of women within the school, the greater community, and the world. Our signature approach is to nurture the talents of each student through individualized learning plans combined with curricula specifically designed for the ways girls learn best....

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School Overview:

	Seattle Girls School
School Membership(s)	National Association of Independent Schools State or regional independent school association
Religious Affiliation	Nonsectarian
Grades Offered	Grades 5 - 8
County	King County, WA
Student Body
Total Students	72 students
Student Body Type	All-girls
	This School	(WA) School Avg.
% Students of Color	43%	21%
Students by Grade
	Grade 6 - 35 students
	Grade 7 - 37 students
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers	13 teachers
	This School	(WA) School Avg.
Teacher : Student Ratio	1:9	* Ntl. Public School Avg. » 1:16
School Days in Calendar Year	170 days	180 days
Hours in School Day for Students	7 hours	6 hours

School Notes:

The mission of Seattle Girls' School is to empower middle school girls to think critically and seek creative solutions to real world problems in a challenging academic environment that highlights science, math, and technology, embraces diversity and promotes collaboration, integrated learning and respect for all. Seattle Girls' School is dedicated to fostering academic excellence, strong self-esteem, and a life-long love of learning in girls. With its emphasis on science, math, and technology, the school will challenge girls to think critically and seek creative solutions to problems in an atmosphere that promotes respect for all, collaboration, and hands-on learning. We are committed to creating a diverse learning environment and celebrating the accomplishments of women within the school, the greater community, and the world. Our signature approach is to nurture the talents of each student through individualized learning plans combined with curricula specifically designed for the ways girls learn best.
Profile last updated: 02/21/2007

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School Zip Statistics:

About This Zipcode (98122)	School Zip (98122)	(WA) State Average
Population (Approximate)	28,790 people	5,855,424 people
% (age 25+) w/College Degree	49%	29%
Population Average Age	32 years old	35 years old
Average Household size	1.9 persons	2.4 persons
Median Household Income	$32,085	$49,081
Avg. # of Rooms in Household	3.4 rooms	5.4 rooms
Median Age of Housing Structure	70 years old	38 years old
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Median Value of Housing Unit Zipcode (98122) What's a Zindex? Subject to Zillow Terms of Use
% Owning / % Renting	33% / 67%	62% / 38%