Clover Park Technical College is a public community college in Lakewood, Washington. There is also a smaller campus located at Thun Field in Puyallup, Washington, for aviation training.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is <50% (which is lower than the Washington state average of 54%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is ≥80% (which is higher than the Washington state average of 61%).
Quick Facts (2026)
- School Type: Vocational school
- Grades: 9-12
- Math Proficiency: <50%
- Reading Proficiency: ≥80%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WA Dept. of Education
School Overview
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students (19-20)
300 students
Total Classroom Teachers
n/a
Year Founded
1942
School Calendar
Average Class Size
12 students
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(09-10)<50%
54%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(16-17)≥80%
61%
Student-Teacher Ratio
n/a
17:1
American Indian
(19-20)1%
1%
Asian
(19-20)3%
8%
Hispanic
(19-20)22%
24%
Black
(19-20)9%
5%
White
(19-20)51%
53%
Hawaiian
(19-20)3%
1%
Two or more races
(19-20)11%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What schools are Northwest Career And Technical High School often compared to?
Northwest Career And Technical High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Northwest Career & Technical Academy/a Wa Skills Center, Puget Sound Skills Center 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 54% WA state average), while ≥80% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 61% WA state average).
How many students attend Northwest Career And Technical High School?
300 students attend Northwest Career And Technical High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
51% of Northwest Career And Technical High School students are White, 22% of students are Hispanic, 11% of students are Two or more races, 9% of students are Black, 3% of students are Asian, 3% of students are Hawaiian, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What grades does Northwest Career And Technical High School offer ?
Northwest Career And Technical High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Northwest Career And Technical High School part of?
Northwest Career And Technical High School is part of Clover Park Technical College School District.
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