Serving 34 students in grades 9-12, Puget Sound High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Washington for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%) .
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is ≤20% (which is lower than the Washington state average of 50%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is ≤20% (which is lower than the Washington state average of 61%).
The student:teacher ratio of 11:1 is lower than the Washington state level of 16:1.
Minority enrollment is 80% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Washington state average of 50% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024)
- School Type: Alternative school
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 34 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 11:1
- Minority Enrollment: 80%
- Graduation Rate: ≥90% (Top 50% in WA)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: ≤20% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: ≤20% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Puget Sound High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Washington for:
Category
Attribute
Community Size
Student Attention
School Overview
Puget Sound High School's student population of 34 students has declined by 50% over five school years.
The teacher population of 3 teachers has grown by 200% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
34 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
3 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Puget Sound High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 2,052 schools in Washington (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Puget Sound High School is 0.57, 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.
Overall Testing Rank
#2008 out of 2052 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)≤20%
50%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)≤20%
61%
Student : Teacher Ratio
11:1
16:1
American Indian
3%
1%
Asian
3%
9%
Hispanic
62%
25%
Black
6%
5%
White
20%
50%
Hawaiian
n/a
1%
Two or more races
6%
9%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
(18-19)≥90%
84%
Eligible for Free Lunch
56%
36%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
18%
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 is Puget Sound High School's ranking?
Puget Sound High School is ranked #2008 out of 2,052 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Washington.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≤20% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 50% WA state average), while ≤20% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 61% WA state average).
What is the graduation rate of Puget Sound High School?
The graduation rate of Puget Sound High School is 90%, which is higher than the Washington state average of 84%.
How many students attend Puget Sound High School?
34 students attend Puget Sound High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
62% of Puget Sound High School students are Hispanic, 20% of students are White, 6% of students are Black, 6% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are American Indian, and 3% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Puget Sound High School?
Puget Sound High School has a student ration of 11:1, which is lower than the Washington state average of 16:1.
What grades does Puget Sound High School offer ?
Puget Sound High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Puget Sound High School part of?
Puget Sound High School is part of Highline School District.
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