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Pierce County Skills Center vs. Puget Sound Skills Center

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School Overview

School

Pierce County Skills Center

16117 Canyon Rd E
Puyallup, WA 98375

Puget Sound Skills Center

18010 8th Ave S
Seattle, WA 98148

Top Rankings

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Puget Sound Skills Center ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Washington for:

Category

Attribute

Diversity

Most diverse schools (Top 20%)

Community Size

Largest student body (number of students) (Top 5%)

Overview

Pierce County Skills Center serves 315 students in grades 8-12.

The percentage of students achieving is ≥80% (which is higher than the Washington state average of 61%).

The student:teacher ratio of 26:1 is higher than the Washington state level of 16:1.

Minority enrollment is 39% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Washington state average of 52% (majority Hispanic).

The percentage of students achieving is <50% (which is lower than the Washington state average of 51%).

School Type

Vocational

Vocational

Grades Offered

8-12

10-12

Total Students

315 students

5 students
(22-23 School Year Data)

This chart illustrates the total number of students at Pierce County Skills Center over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.

This chart illustrates the total number of students at Puget Sound Skills Center over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.

% Male | % Female

60% | 40%

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This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Pierce County Skills Center.

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Total Classroom Teachers

12 teachers

25 teachers

This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Pierce County Skills Center over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.

This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Puget Sound Skills Center over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.

Student : Teacher Ratio

26:1

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This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Pierce County Skills Center with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Bethel School District and the state of Washington, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.

This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Puget Sound Skills Center with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Highline School District and the state of Washington, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2021-22 school year.

Test Scores

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<50%

(15-16 School Year Data)

≥80%

(16-17 School Year Data)

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Students by Grade

Students by Grade

This chart displays the students of Pierce County Skills Center by grade.

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Grade 11 Students

127

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Grade 12 Students

188

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Students by Ethnicity

% American Indian

2%

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(22-23 School Year Data)

This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as American Indian at Pierce County Skills Center, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as American Indian in the Bethel School District and in Washington, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.

This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as American Indian at Puget Sound Skills Center, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as American Indian in the Highline School District and in Washington, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2021-22 school year.

% Asian

2%

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(22-23 School Year Data)

This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Pierce County Skills Center, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Bethel School District and in Washington, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.

This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Puget Sound Skills Center, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Highline School District and in Washington, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2021-22 school year.

% Hispanic

23%

20%

(22-23 School Year Data)

This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Pierce County Skills Center, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Bethel School District and in Washington, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.

This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Puget Sound Skills Center, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Highline School District and in Washington, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.

% Black

5%

20%

(22-23 School Year Data)

This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Pierce County Skills Center, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Bethel School District and in Washington, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.

This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Puget Sound Skills Center, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Highline School District and in Washington, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.

% White

61%

40%

(22-23 School Year Data)

This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Pierce County Skills Center, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Bethel School District and in Washington, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.

This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Puget Sound Skills Center, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Highline School District and in Washington, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.

% Hawaiian

2%

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(22-23 School Year Data)

This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander at Pierce County Skills Center, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander in the Bethel School District and in Washington, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.

This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander at Puget Sound Skills Center, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander in the Highline School District and in Washington, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2021-22 school year.

% Two or more races

5%

20%

(22-23 School Year Data)

This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Pierce County Skills Center, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Bethel School District and in Washington, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.

This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Puget Sound Skills Center, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Highline School District and in Washington, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.

0.57

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This chart showcases the diversity score of Pierce County Skills Center, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Bethel School District and Washington, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.

This chart showcases the diversity score of Puget Sound Skills Center, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Highline School District and Washington, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.

Additional Information

Eligible for

26%

31%

(21-22 School Year Data)

This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Pierce County Skills Center, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Bethel School District and Washington, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.

This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Puget Sound Skills Center, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Highline School District and Washington, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2021-22 school year.

Eligible for

4%

6%

(21-22 School Year Data)

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This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Puget Sound Skills Center, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Highline School District and Washington, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2021-22 school year.