Serving 108 students in grades 9-12, Puyallup Open Doors/pod ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Washington for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is <50% (which is lower than the Washington state average of 51%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is ≥50% (which is lower than the Washington state average of 61%).
The student:teacher ratio of 27:1 is higher than the Washington state level of 16:1.
Minority enrollment is 42% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Washington state average of 50% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024)
- School Type: Alternative school
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 108 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 27:1
- Minority Enrollment: 42%
- Graduation Rate: ≤5% (Btm 50% in WA)
- Math Proficiency: <50%
- Reading Proficiency: ≥50% (Top 30%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Puyallup Open Doors/pod ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Washington for:
Category
Attribute
Community Size
School Overview
Puyallup Open Doors/pod's student population of 108 students has declined by 21% over five school years.
The teacher population of 4 teachers has grown by 100% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
108 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
4 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
The diversity score of Puyallup Open Doors/pod is 0.61, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.68. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(16-17)<50%
51%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(16-17)≥50%
61%
Student : Teacher Ratio
27:1
16:1
American Indian
2%
1%
Asian
1%
9%
Hispanic
23%
25%
Black
7%
5%
White
58%
50%
Hawaiian
2%
1%
Two or more races
7%
9%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
(18-19)≤5%
84%
Eligible for Free Lunch
52%
36%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
<50% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 51% WA state average), while ≥50% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 61% WA state average).
What is the graduation rate of Puyallup Open Doors/pod?
The graduation rate of Puyallup Open Doors/pod is 5%, which is lower than the Washington state average of 84%.
How many students attend Puyallup Open Doors/pod?
108 students attend Puyallup Open Doors/pod.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
58% of Puyallup Open Doors/pod students are White, 23% of students are Hispanic, 7% of students are Black, 7% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are American Indian, 2% of students are Hawaiian, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Puyallup Open Doors/pod?
Puyallup Open Doors/pod has a student ration of 27:1, which is higher than the Washington state average of 16:1.
What grades does Puyallup Open Doors/pod offer ?
Puyallup Open Doors/pod offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Puyallup Open Doors/pod part of?
Puyallup Open Doors/pod is part of Puyallup School District.
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