Northwest Career & Technical Academy/a Wa Skills Center serves 141 students in grades 9-12.
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is lower than the Washington state level of 16:1.
Minority enrollment is 25% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Washington state average of 50% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024)
- School Type: Vocational school
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 141 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
- Minority Enrollment: 25%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Northwest Career & Technical Academy/a Wa Skills Center ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Washington for:
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Attribute
Student Attention
School Overview
Northwest Career & Technical Academy/a Wa Skills Center's student population of 141 students has grown by 840% over five school years.
The teacher population of 11 teachers has grown by 22% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
141 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
11 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
The diversity score of Northwest Career & Technical Academy/a Wa Skills Center is 0.42, 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.
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
16:1
American Indian
5%
1%
Asian
3%
9%
Hispanic
15%
25%
Black
2%
5%
White
75%
50%
Hawaiian
n/a
1%
Two or more races
n/a
9%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
16%
36%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
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 Northwest Career & Technical Academy/a Wa Skills Center?
141 students attend Northwest Career & Technical Academy/a Wa Skills Center.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
75% of Northwest Career & Technical Academy/a Wa Skills Center students are White, 15% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are American Indian, 3% of students are Asian, and 2% of students are Black.
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 13:1, which is lower than the Washington state average of 16:1.
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
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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