Pierce County Skills Center

Pierce County Skills Center serves 315 students in grades 8-12. 
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is ≥80% (which is higher than the Washington state average of 61%).
The student:teacher ratio of 26:1 is higher than the Washington state level of 16:1.
Minority enrollment is 39% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Washington state average of 52% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2025)

  • School Type: Vocational school
  • Grades: 8-12
  • Enrollment: 315 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 26:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 39%
  • : ≥80%
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WA Dept. of Education

School Overview

Pierce County Skills Center's student population of 315 students has grown by 1212% over five school years.
The teacher population of 12 teachers has grown by 20% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 8-12
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
315 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
12 teachers

School Rankings

The diversity score of Pierce County Skills Center is 0.57, 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.
This School
State Level (WA)
(16-17)
≥80%
61%
Student : Teacher Ratio
26:1
16:1
American Indian
2%
1%
Asian
2%
9%
Hispanic
23%
26%
Black
5%
5%
White
61%
48%
Hawaiian
2%
2%
Two or more races
5%
9%
All Ethnic Groups
0.57
Eligible for Free Lunch
26%
49%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
8%
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WA Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025

Frequently Asked Questions

What schools are Pierce County Skills Center often compared to?
Pierce County Skills Centeris often viewed alongside schools like Puget Sound Skills Center by visitors of our site.
How many students attend Pierce County Skills Center?
315 students attend Pierce County Skills Center.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
61% of Pierce County Skills Center students are White, 23% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Black, 5% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are American Indian, 2% of students are Asian, and 2% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Pierce County Skills Center?
Pierce County Skills Center has a student ration of 26:1, which is higher than the Washington state average of 16:1.
What grades does Pierce County Skills Center offer ?
Pierce County Skills Center offers enrollment in grades 8-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Pierce County Skills Center part of?
Pierce County Skills Center is part of Bethel School District.

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Quick Stats (2025)

  • School Type: Vocational school
  • Grades: 8-12
  • Enrollment: 315 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 26:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 39%
  • : ≥80%
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WA Dept. of Education

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