Yakima Valley Technical Skills Center ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Washington for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 5%).
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 ≥95% (which is higher than the Washington state average of 61%).
Quick Stats (2024)
- School Type: Vocational school
- Grades: 9-12
- Math Proficiency: <50%
- Reading Proficiency: ≥95%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WA Dept. of Education
School Overview
The teacher population of 18 teachers has declined by 5% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students (17-18)
86 students
Total Classroom Teachers
18 teachers
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(16-17)<50%
51%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(16-17)≥95%
61%
Student : Teacher Ratio
n/a
16:1
American Indian
(17-18)1%
1%
Asian
(17-18)n/a
8%
Hispanic
(17-18)54%
23%
Black
(17-18)1%
4%
White
(17-18)43%
55%
Hawaiian
(17-18)n/a
1%
Two or more races
(17-18)1%
8%
Eligible for Free Lunch (17-18)
30%
37%
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 ≥95% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 61% WA state average).
How many students attend Yakima Valley Technical Skills Center?
86 students attend Yakima Valley Technical Skills Center.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
54% of Yakima Valley Technical Skills Center students are Hispanic, 43% of students are White, 1% of students are American Indian, 1% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What grades does Yakima Valley Technical Skills Center offer ?
Yakima Valley Technical Skills Center offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Yakima Valley Technical Skills Center part of?
Yakima Valley Technical Skills Center is part of Yakima School District.
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