New Market Skills Center serves 13 students in grades 11-12.
The student:teacher ratio of 4:1 is lower than the Washington state level of 16:1.
Minority enrollment is 23% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is lower than the Washington state average of 52% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- School Type: Vocational school
- Grades: 11-12
- Enrollment: 13 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 4:1
- Minority Enrollment: 23%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
New Market Skills Center ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Washington for:
Category
Attribute
Community Size
School Overview
New Market Skills Center's student population of 13 students has grown by 550% over five school years.
The teacher population of 3 teachers has declined by 50% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 11-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
13 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
3 teachers
School Rankings
The diversity score of New Market Skills Center is 0.39, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.69. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Student : Teacher Ratio
4:1
16:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
9%
Hispanic
8%
26%
Black
8%
5%
White
77%
48%
Hawaiian
n/a
2%
Two or more races
7%
9%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
23%
49%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WA Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
How many students attend New Market Skills Center?
13 students attend New Market Skills Center.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
77% of New Market Skills Center students are White, 8% of students are Hispanic, 8% of students are Black, and 7% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of New Market Skills Center?
New Market Skills Center has a student ration of 4:1, which is lower than the Washington state average of 16:1.
What grades does New Market Skills Center offer ?
New Market Skills Center offers enrollment in grades 11-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is New Market Skills Center part of?
New Market Skills Center is part of Tumwater School District.
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