Puget Sound Skills Center serves 304 students in grades 10-12.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is <50% (which is lower than the Washington state average of 51%).
The student:teacher ratio of 18:1 is higher than the Washington state level of 16:1.
Minority enrollment is 69% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Washington state average of 50% (majority Hispanic and Asian).
Quick Stats (2024)
- School Type: Vocational school
- Grades: 10-12
- Enrollment: 304 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 18:1
- Minority Enrollment: 69%
- Math Proficiency: <50%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Puget Sound Skills Center ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Washington for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
School Overview
Puget Sound Skills Center's student population of 304 students has grown by 155% over five school years.
The teacher population of 17 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 10-12
Total Students
304 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
17 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
The diversity score of Puget Sound Skills Center is 0.77, which is more 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)
(15-16)<50%
51%
Student : Teacher Ratio
18:1
16:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
11%
9%
Hispanic
32%
25%
Black
16%
5%
White
31%
50%
Hawaiian
4%
1%
Two or more races
5%
9%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
31%
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 schools are Puget Sound Skills Center often compared to?
Puget Sound Skills Centeris often viewed alongside schools like Seattle Skills Center, Washington Network For Innovative Careers Skill Center by visitors of our site.
How many students attend Puget Sound Skills Center?
304 students attend Puget Sound Skills Center.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
32% of Puget Sound Skills Center students are Hispanic, 31% of students are White, 16% of students are Black, 11% of students are Asian, 5% of students are Two or more races, 4% of students are Hawaiian, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Puget Sound Skills Center?
Puget Sound Skills Center has a student ration of 18:1, which is higher than the Washington state average of 16:1.
What grades does Puget Sound Skills Center offer ?
Puget Sound Skills Center offers enrollment in grades 10-12
What school district is Puget Sound Skills Center part of?
Puget Sound Skills Center is part of Highline School District.
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