Northwest Career & Technical Academy/a Wa Skills Center serves 43 students in grades 9-12.
The student-teacher ratio of 3:1 is lower than the Washington state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 46% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Washington state average of 53% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026)
- School Type: Vocational school
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 43 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 3:1
- Minority Enrollment: 46%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WA Dept. of Education
School Overview
Northwest Career & Technical Academy/a Wa Skills Center's student population of 43 students has grown by 53% over five school years.
The teacher population of 15 teachers has grown by 36% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
43 students
Total Classroom Teachers
15 teachers
School Motto
Everything that is done in the world is done by hope
School Rankings
The diversity score of Northwest Career & Technical Academy/a Wa Skills Center is 0.59, 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.
Student-Teacher Ratio
3:1
17:1
American Indian
5%
1%
Asian
2%
9%
Hispanic
35%
27%
Black
2%
5%
White
54%
47%
Hawaiian
n/a
2%
Two or more races
2%
9%
All Ethnic Groups
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)100%
34.7%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
37%
39%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
9%
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 & Technical Academy/a Wa Skills Center often compared to?
Northwest Career & Technical Academy/a Wa Skills Centeris often viewed alongside schools like Puget Sound Skills Center, Northwest Career And Technical High School by visitors of our site.
How many students attend Northwest Career & Technical Academy/a Wa Skills Center?
43 students attend Northwest Career & Technical Academy/a Wa Skills Center.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
54% of Northwest Career & Technical Academy/a Wa Skills Center students are White, 35% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are American Indian, 2% of students are Asian, 2% of students are Black, and 2% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Northwest Career & Technical Academy/a Wa Skills Center?
Northwest Career & Technical Academy/a Wa Skills Center has a student ration of 3:1, which is lower than the Washington state average of 17:1.
What grades does Northwest Career & Technical Academy/a Wa Skills Center offer ?
Northwest Career & Technical Academy/a Wa Skills Center offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Northwest Career & Technical Academy/a Wa Skills Center part of?
Northwest Career & Technical Academy/a Wa Skills Center is part of Mount Vernon School District.
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