West Seattle High School (Sps-District)
K-12 School in Seattle, WA · 3000 CALIFORNIA AVE SW · 98116
Seattle Energy Benchmarking Ordinance (SMC 22.920) · reporting year 2025
Benchmarking record
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| ENERGY STAR score | 76 (band B) |
| Site EUI | 41.2 kBtu/ft² |
| Source EUI | 81.9 kBtu/ft² |
| GHG emissions | 233 tCO₂e |
| GHG intensity | 1.1 kgCO₂e/ft² |
| Electricity | 1,350,571 kWh |
| Natural gas | 40,032 therms |
| Gross floor area | 208,981 sq ft |
| Source record | seattle:279:2025 |
The disclosure history
Year over year
| Year | Score | Δ | Site EUI | GHG emissions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025latest | 76 | +3 | 41.2 kBtu/ft² | 233 tCO₂e |
| 2024 | 73 | +1 | 42.7 kBtu/ft² | 250 tCO₂e |
| 2023 | 72 | +2 | 43.8 kBtu/ft² | 254 tCO₂e |
| 2022 | 70 | +11 | 46.9 kBtu/ft² | 281 tCO₂e |
| 2021 | 59 | -22 | 59.0 kBtu/ft² | 429 tCO₂e |
| 2020 | 81 | +7 | 40.6 kBtu/ft² | 266 tCO₂e |
| 2019 | 74 | -1 | 41.3 kBtu/ft² | 231 tCO₂e |
| 2018 | 75 | -13 | 40.2 kBtu/ft² | 224 tCO₂e |
| 2017 | 88 | +8 | 40.4 kBtu/ft² | 215 tCO₂e |
| 2016 | 80 | -4 | 39.1 kBtu/ft² | 202 tCO₂e |
| 2015 | 84 | 36.9 kBtu/ft² | 181 tCO₂e |
Compliance context
Seattle Energy Benchmarking Ordinance (SMC 22.920)
Seattle's Building Emissions Performance Standard (adopted 2023) applies to buildings over 20,000 sq ft: benchmarking verification is due 2027–2030 and initial emissions targets 2031–2035, reaching net zero by 2041–2050, with fines for non-compliance.
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Location
- Address
- 3000 CALIFORNIA AVE SW
- City
- Seattle
- State
- Washington
- ZIP
- 98116
- Coordinates
- 47.57678, -122.38459
Within ~1 km
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- Admiral Condominiumscore 86
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Frequently asked questions
What is West Seattle High School (Sps-District)'s energy grade?
West Seattle High School (Sps-District) scores 76 out of 100 on ENERGY STAR — band B (Above median (70–84)) — in its 2025 Seattle disclosure. Scores are national percentiles against similar buildings; 75+ qualifies for ENERGY STAR certification.
How much energy does West Seattle High School (Sps-District) use?
Its 2025 site energy-use intensity was 41.2 kBtu/ft² (81.9 kBtu/ft² source) across 208,981 sq ft, including 1,350,571 kWh of electricity and 40,032 therms of natural gas.
What are West Seattle High School (Sps-District)'s carbon emissions?
West Seattle High School (Sps-District) reported 233 tCO₂e of greenhouse-gas emissions (1.1 kgCO₂e/ft²) for 2025. Seattle's Building Emissions Performance Standard (adopted 2023) applies to buildings over 20,000 sq ft: benchmarking verification is due 2027–2030 and initial emissions targets 2031–2035, reaching net zero by 2041–2050, with fines for non-compliance.
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Dataset updated . Source: Building Energy Benchmarking disclosure, record seattle:279:2025.