Ingraham High School

1819 North 135th Street

School District

Seattle Public Schools
Grade

9-12
Teacher/Student Ratio

1:21
Type

public

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Reviews

Submitted by parent on August 04, 2022

Good teachers, lots of activities and extra curricular for kids, and good college prep opportunities from our church experience.
Submitted by parent on November 06, 2021

I'd caution against taking the IB program here. It's true that IB is very "rigorous", but to what effect? If you're advanced academically, you'd probably be much more happy just taking the Running Start classes, because you will get far more actual college credit that way. Or if you qualify for IBX (if they still offer that), then take that in 10th grade and then switch to Running Start in 11th and 12th. Also, the in-school advising for the IB program (at least through 2020) is notoriously unhelpful and hard to reach when you need it. I have heard all these things from multiple students, including my own child who graduated from there. Most say, "I should have just taken Running Start."The academic counselors are super-busy and often hard to get answers from. Their saving grace is that they know how to "cut corners" around graduation credit snafus. Some of the staff are helpful, but a lot of them are very dismissive, even rude when asked questions. The principal is somewhat responsive to questions, but he used to be better at that.
Submitted by parent on February 07, 2021

Some good teachers, some not so good. It's a very average high school, in my opinion.
Submitted by student on December 04, 2014

Most of the students are very nice. no one is rejected. Students are encouraged to connect and understand each other. Parent involvement is lacking,but students are very independent. There is a divide felt with in the school. IB students are often only hang out with other IB students, and seem to live in their own world in the school. This is some what the same for the Running Start students, because they are away at a college. The teachers are very kind and helpful, although there are some lackluster teachers and some very picky teachers. Student leadership is highly needed, but is lacking in presence .
Submitted by student on May 08, 2014

I am no longer proud to be a part of the "Ingraham Family". Ingraham has changed soooo much in just a couple of years. It used to be a school were kids of all different ethnicities and backgrounds could connect and build relations with others. Being Asian American i felt so welcomed and accepeted by my peers; i was proud to be a Ram. But in just a few years IHS has lost its culture and the diverse student body that made it a great and fun high school. The school has now been polarized between two different groups, the IB(mainly white and Asian kids) and non IB students. Before, it didnt matter if you were in IB or not, everyone knew and could easily connect with each other; The school actually felt somewhat like a family. Despite all this, i must acknowledge that the IB program is excellent. The teachers are knowledgeable and truly prepare kids for college.
Submitted by teacher on May 16, 2013

My school has the ultimate "team player" environment! Everyone is so helpful and willing to pitch in for students and families! One of Seattle school's well kept secrets! A great school! Some examples of great things happening at Ingraham: tutoring after school in the library, UW Dream Project, 9th grade mentoring, Teen Truancy Board, awesome sports and student ASB!
Submitted by parent on March 13, 2012

My child is in 9th grade and we have been extremely happy. We chose Ingraham OVER our neighborhood high school, Garfield and several private high schools because of its IB program, smaller size and friendlier environment. It has exceeeded our expectations. There are some really outstanding teachers. The IB curriculum pushes critical thinking, not just memorizing facts. And there are an increasing number of highly motivated, academic students who are making this choice over Garfield. It is definatley and up and coming school.
Submitted by parent on July 25, 2010

My daughter graduated from IHS. I can say that I was extremely impressed by the teachers she had. She was in the IB program, which she found challenging & truly enjoyed. She also participated in sports & a couple of clubs. The Principal & his staff were always involved. The Principal could be found at any time walking the halls & popping into classrooms to see what was going on. The kids all seemed to respect him a great deal. Anyway, my daughter's education was superb - she was accepted into every University she applied to & is now at the UW (her first choice) where she's been on the Dean's List for all of this past school year (as a Sophomore/Junior) & is in the School of Psychology.
Submitted by parent on May 25, 2010

when my son tols me was assigned to Ingrahm I was in the car going to get the asssignment changed My son said mom I can be in the IB program As a parent I am thankful he is in Ingrahm All the negative I heard I havent seen or has my son the staff the coaches the entire experience in h;is freshman year has been wonderful looking forwrard to the next three years