Chief Leschi Schools is a Native American tribal school located in the Puyallup Valley near Mount Rainier in Washington. It is a 200,000-square-foot facility which is intended to be a model for Native American education.
Chief Leschi School serves 648 students in grades Kindergarten-12.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 2% (which is lower than the Washington state average of 40%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 10% (which is lower than the Washington state average of 53%).
The student:teacher ratio of 7:1 is lower than the Washington state level of 16:1.
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: Kindergarten-12
- Enrollment: 648 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 7:1
- Graduation Rate: ≥90%
- Math Proficiency: 2%
- Reading Proficiency: 10%
- Science Proficiency: 6-9%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Chief Leschi School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Washington for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Student Attention
School Overview
Chief Leschi School's student population of 648 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 91 teachers has grown by 22% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
648 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
91 teachers
Year Founded
1976
School Rankings
The diversity score of Chief Leschi School is 0.00, 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)
2%
40%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
10%
53%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
6-9%
49%
Student : Teacher Ratio
7:1
16:1
American Indian
100%
1%
Asian
n/a
9%
Hispanic
n/a
26%
Black
n/a
5%
White
n/a
48%
Hawaiian
n/a
2%
Two or more races
n/a
9%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
≥90%
84%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
49%
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 Chief Leschi School often compared to?
Chief Leschi Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Muckleshoot Tribal School, Chief Kitsap Academy by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
2% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 40% WA state average), while 10% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 53% WA state average).
What is the graduation rate of Chief Leschi School?
The graduation rate of Chief Leschi School is 90%, which is higher than the Washington state average of 84%.
How many students attend Chief Leschi School?
648 students attend Chief Leschi School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
100% of Chief Leschi School students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Chief Leschi School?
Chief Leschi School has a student ration of 7:1, which is lower than the Washington state average of 16:1.
What grades does Chief Leschi School offer ?
Chief Leschi School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Chief Leschi School part of?
Chief Leschi School is part of Chief Leschi School District.
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