Bates Technical High School serves 533 students in grades 9-12.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is <50% (which is lower than the Washington state average of 60%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 60-79% (which is approximately equal to the Washington state average of 61%).
Minority enrollment is 48% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Washington state average of 52% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 533 students
- Minority Enrollment: 48%
- Graduation Rate: ≤5% (Btm 50% in WA)
- Math Proficiency: <50%
- Reading Proficiency: 60-79%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WA Dept. of Education
School Overview
Bates Technical High School's student population of 533 students has grown by 211% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
533 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
n/a
School Rankings
The diversity score of Bates Technical High School is 0.66, 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.
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(10-11)<50%
60%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(16-17)60-79%
61%
Student : Teacher Ratio
n/a
16:1
American Indian
2%
1%
Asian
2%
9%
Hispanic
23%
26%
Black
11%
5%
White
52%
48%
Hawaiian
1%
2%
Two or more races
9%
9%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
≤5%
84%
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
What schools are Bates Technical High School often compared to?
Bates Technical High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Bates Technical College - Open Doors, Tacoma Business Academy by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
<50% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 60% WA state average), while 60-79% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 61% WA state average).
What is the graduation rate of Bates Technical High School?
The graduation rate of Bates Technical High School is 5%, which is lower than the Washington state average of 84%.
How many students attend Bates Technical High School?
533 students attend Bates Technical High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
52% of Bates Technical High School students are White, 23% of students are Hispanic, 11% of students are Black, 9% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are American Indian, 2% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What grades does Bates Technical High School offer ?
Bates Technical High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Bates Technical High School part of?
Bates Technical High School is part of Bates Technical College School District.
In what neighborhood is Bates Technical High School located?
Bates Technical High School is located in the New Tacoma neighborhood of Tacoma, WA. There are 9 other public schools located in New Tacoma.
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