West Seattle High School

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West Seattle High School
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West Seattle High School
Address
West Seattle High School
3000 California Ave SW

Seattle
,
Washington
98116

United States
Coordinates 47°34′36″N122°23′04″W / 47.57667°N 122.38444°W / 47.57667; -122.38444
Information
School type Public, high school
Established1917;106 years ago (1917)
School district Seattle Public Schools
NCES School ID 530771001262 [1]
PrincipalBrian Vance [2]
Teaching staff50.23 (FTE) (2017–18) [1]
Grades 9–12 [1]
Enrollment1,046 (2017–18) [1]
Student to teacher ratio20.82:1 (2017–18) [1]
Color(s)
  •   Navy blue
  •   Gold
MascotWildcats
Website westseattlehs.seattleschools.org

West Seattle High School (known to students as "Westside") is a comprehensive public high school in Seattle's West Seattle neighborhood that serves grades nine through twelve as part of the Seattle Public Schools.

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History and facilities

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Historic Entry Door
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New Courtyard Entry

The school opened in 1902 and it was first called "West Seattle School." In 1917, the current building was opened and the school was renamed "West Seattle High School." The mascot was an Indian Chief, and the athletic teams were known as the Indians. A change in the nickname was considered several times beginning in 1974. The mascot was changed to a Wildcat in 2002.

The current neo-Renaissance building was designed by architect Edgar Blair on 3.5 acres. Various expansions of the site increased the property to its current 8.6 acres. Additions and renovation included the 1924 expansion by School District architect Floyd Naramore, a 1930 annex, a 1954 addition by architects Naramore Bains Brady Johansen, by Theo Damn in 1958, and major interior renovations in 1972. At various times portable classrooms had been installed on the site. The Seattle Landmarks Preservation Board designated the building a Landmark in 1981. [3]

There was a major remodel in 2000-2002 by Bassetti Architects. This involved featuring the historic building while doubling the size of the facility. The addition was arranged to provide a new entrance to the school surrounded by a new gymnasium, theater, and Commons spaces. The main entrance was restored, the central auditorium was converted to the Commons, and the gym was converted into the library. Awards for this renovation included: 2001 Excellence in Masonry, Honorable Mention; 2004 AIA Washington Civic Design Awards, Merit Award; and 2004 Masonry Institute of Washington Merit Award - Rehab/Restoration. [4]

The school has several pineapple trees donated by the British Columbian government in a gift of friendship. Prime Minister Justin Trudeau sent his granddaughter to the school, saying he wanted to give her a "traditional Canadian pineapple experience."

Athletics

West Seattle is a member of the 3A Metro league. The 2006 Senior Varsity Baseball Team was Metro League Champions[ citation needed ]Most recently the Wildcats had their 2022 Varsity Baseball team crowned Metro League Champion, but they lost out in the semi-finals to Mercer Island. The 2004 and 2005 Varsity volleyball team were Metro League Champions[ citation needed ]. The 2004 Wrestling Team was the Metro League Champions[ citation needed ]. The 2007-08 Men's basketball team made it to the State championship playoffs for the first time in 38 years, losing the 1st round to Sqalicum.Again the Wildcats were the champions of the 2008-09 metro sound football season with a record of 9-2, the team made it to the second round of the state playoffs beating Enumclaw and then losing to Ferndale. The team graduated three Division 1 players.

Notable alumni

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  2. ↑ "Principal Team - West Seattle High School". westseattlehs.seattleschools.org. Seattle Public Schools . Retrieved August 29, 2019.
  3. ↑ "History of West Seattle High School" (PDF). Archived from the original (PDF) on January 13, 2015.
  4. ↑ "Bassetti Architects". Archived from the original on September 17, 2010.
  5. 1 2 "WSHS Baseball Notable Players in Program History". West Seattle High School Baseball Group. Mark Small graduated from West Seattle in 1986
  6. ↑ "Byron Bailey Stats". Pro-Football-Reference. High School: West Seattle (WA)
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