Serving 21 students in grades 10-12,
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is ≥50% (which is lower than the Washington state average of 61%).
The student:teacher ratio of 3:1 is lower than the Washington state level of 16:1.
Minority enrollment is 74% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Washington state average of 50% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024)
- School Type: Vocational school / Magnet School
- Grades: 10-12
- Enrollment: 21 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 3:1
- Minority Enrollment: 74%
- Reading Proficiency: ≥50%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Columbia Basin Technical Skills Center ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Washington for:
Category
Attribute
Community Size
Student Attention
School Overview
Columbia Basin Technical Skills Center's student population of 21 students has declined by 56% over five school years.
The teacher population of 8 teachers has declined by 11% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 10-12
Total Students
21 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
8 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
The diversity score of Columbia Basin Technical Skills Center is 0.39, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.68. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(16-17)≥50%
61%
Student : Teacher Ratio
3:1
16:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
9%
Hispanic
73%
25%
Black
n/a
5%
White
26%
50%
Hawaiian
n/a
1%
Two or more races
n/a
9%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
57%
36%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
7%
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
How many students attend Columbia Basin Technical Skills Center?
21 students attend Columbia Basin Technical Skills Center.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
73% of Columbia Basin Technical Skills Center students are Hispanic, and 26% of students are White.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Columbia Basin Technical Skills Center?
Columbia Basin Technical Skills Center has a student ration of 3:1, which is lower than the Washington state average of 16:1.
What grades does Columbia Basin Technical Skills Center offer ?
Columbia Basin Technical Skills Center offers enrollment in grades 10-12
What school district is Columbia Basin Technical Skills Center part of?
Columbia Basin Technical Skills Center is part of Moses Lake School District.
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