Curtis Bridge Program High School (Closed 2006)

8805 40th St W. Suite A
Tacoma, WA 98466
Curtis Bridge Program High School serves 47 students in grades 9-12. 
The student:teacher ratio of 24:1 was higher than the Washington state level of 16:1.
Minority enrollment was 36% of the student body (majority Black), which was lower than the Washington state average of 52% (majority Hispanic and Asian).

School Overview

Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
47 students
Total Classroom Teachers
2 teachers

School Rankings

This School
State Level (WA)
Student : Teacher Ratio
24:1
16:1
American Indian
2%
1%
Asian
6%
9%
Hispanic
7%
26%
Black
21%
5%
White
64%
48%
Hawaiian
n/a
2%
Two or more races
n/a
9%
All Ethnic Groups
0.54
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WA Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

How many students attend Curtis Bridge Program High School?
47 students attend Curtis Bridge Program High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
64% of Curtis Bridge Program High School students are White, 21% of students are Black, 7% of students are Hispanic, 6% of students are Asian, and 2% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Curtis Bridge Program High School?
Curtis Bridge Program High School has a student ration of 24:1, which is higher than the Washington state average of 16:1.
What grades does Curtis Bridge Program High School offer ?
Curtis Bridge Program High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Curtis Bridge Program High School part of?
Curtis Bridge Program High School is part of University Place School District.

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