| Definition of Terms |
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| School Level |
High school |
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| Grades Offered |
Grades 10 - 12 |
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| County |
Pierce County, WA |
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| Total Students |
1761 students |
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| % Male / % Female |
51% /
49% |
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| Total Classroom Teachers |
80 teachers |
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| Students by Grade |
| Grade 10 - 628 students | | Grade 11 - 597 students | | Grade 12 - 536 students |
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| Teacher : Student Ratio |
1:22 |
1:21 |
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| Students by Ethnicity |
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| % American Indian |
1% |
6% |
| % Asian |
5% |
6% |
| % Hispanic |
5% |
12% |
| % Black |
2% |
5% |
| % White |
85% |
69% |
| % Unknown |
2 % |
2% |
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| Additional Student Information |
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| % Eligible for Free Lunch |
12% |
22% |
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| % Eligible for Reduced Lunch |
4% |
6% |
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| % Migrant Students Enrolled |
n/a |
1% |
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| School District Name |
Puyallup 3 School District |
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| Number of Schools Managed |
33 |
5 |
| Number of Students Managed |
20,769 students |
1,985 students |
| District Total Revenue |
$171,631,000 |
$16,541,000 |
| District Expenditure |
$171,771,000 |
$16,470,000 |
| District Revenue / Student |
$8,264 |
$8,333 |
| District Expenditure / Student |
$8,271 |
$8,297 |
| District Graduation Rates |
72% |
88% |
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- Puyallup High School is a high school in the Puyallup School District in Pierce County, Washington state, commonly referred to as PHS. Originally founded in 1890 as Central High School, PHS has survived several earthquakes, a fire, and numerous renovations and additions. The school is scheduled for renovation as part of the 2004 bond issue.
- History
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In 1893 the first nine students graduated from the school. In 1902, the first class to complete four years of high school graduated. In 1928 the new high school building was completed at an approximate cost of $30,000-$35,000. The name of the school then changed from Central High to Puyallup High School. In 1919 the school was expanded adding a junior high along with the gym and auditorium. In 1926 a total of 112 students graduated.
- Fire
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The next year (1927), fire hit PHS and graduation was held at the Liberty Theater. A new and larger auditorium was added in 1935.
- Earthquakes
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The Queen Charlotte earthquake on 22 August 1949 was the first major earthquake hit Puyallup High School. PHS was not spared as there was serious damage to the building and auditorium. On 27 March 1964 during the Good Friday Earthquake the school suffered from the effects of yet another earthquake and again damage was done to the school—Puyallup High School was the only school closed in Pierce County. The band was recording that day, and there are still records out there with the sounds of the earthquake. The Nisqually earthquake on 28 February 2001 was the next earthquake to effect the school.
- Renovations
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The first of the major remodeling projects occurred with the main classroom building in 1971. The gym was remodeled in 1984 and the Library Science Building in 1986. The entire campus was closed during the 1993-1994 school year during a major renovation. The 1,600 students were housed in portable buildings, spare rooms in churches, and other facilities around the city of Puyallup. Walls, beams, and structures were altered or removed to improve the structure and enhance the teaching and learning methods of the day. Every effort was made to retain the original design of the structure. The old gym was lost, but a new commons area was added. Part of the front steps were removed, but the auditorium was improved while maintaining the architecture and elegance of the facility. The architectural firm of Burr, Rising, Lawrence and Bates was awarded a Historic Renovation - Citation Award in 1996 for their work on the renovation.
- Academics
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Academically, between the four comprehensive high schools in the Puyallup School District, Puyallup ranks 2nd out of four, beating Rogers and Walker with an 87% in the reading WASL, 47.1% in the math WASL, 85.8% in the writing WASL, and 36.6% in the science WASL.
- Daffodil Festival
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Every year, Puyallup High School participates in the Pierce County Daffodil Festival. A competition is held to select the Puyallup High School Princess who then competes, with other regional schools, for the title of Daffodil Festival Queen. The Queen title is considered the highest honor of this regional festival. The Puyallup High School marching band accompanies the float of Puyallup's princesses in the locally televised Daffodil Parade, held annually in April.
- Alumni Association
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The Puyallup High School Alumni Association provides scholarships to qualifying seniors. Students can apply in September directly through PHS. These scholarships are funded with proceeds from the annual dinner and auction held each December. Generous community members, alumni and philanthropists donate items for the live auction. Items are also available by raffle and silent auction. This event draws approximately 400 graduates and friends of PHS and is held at the Puyallup Fairgrounds Expo Hall. For more information and other links regarding PHS alumni activities, click here.
- Alumni Reunions
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Puyallup High School reunion activities are managed by the Viking Booster Club with the help of many alumni volunteers. A list of current activities and upcoming reunions is posted here.
- Notable alumni
- Chris E. Egan- KING-TV Sports Anchor Seattle. Class of 1991
- Billy Joe Hobert- former NFL quarterback.
- Brock Huard- former NFL quarterback; broadcaster for local news
- Damon Huard- NFL quarterback - San Francisco 49ers
- Victor L. Kandle - World War II soldier, Congressional Medal of Honor recipient. Class of 1939
- Senator Jim Kastama 25th Legislative District, Washington state. Class of 1978.
- Dane Looker- NFL wide receiver - St. Louis Rams.
- Darren McGavin- Actor
- Ryan Moore - professional golfer, lettered four years on Viking golf team while attending Class 1A Cascade Christian High School
- Chris Bullock - Pro Wrestler Doug Gilbert The Patriot Many singles titles Class Of 1990
- External links
- Puyallup High School
- Puyallup High School Alumni Association
- Daffodil Festival Royalty
- Viking Booster Club
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| About This Zip Code (98371) |
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| Population (Approximate) |
20,215 people |
5,781,196 people |
| % (age 25+) w/College Degree |
28% |
29% |
| Population Average Age |
38 years old
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35 years old |
| Average Household size |
2.5 persons
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2.5 persons |
| Median Household Income |
$46,268
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$46,419 |
| Avg. # of Rooms in Household |
5.4 rooms |
5.4 rooms |
| Median Age of Housing Structure |
38 years old |
37 years old |
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70% / 30% |
64% / 36% |
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