Pierce County Skills Center serves 15 students in grades 7-12.
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 1:1 is lower than the Washington state level of 16:1.
Minority enrollment is 53% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is higher than the Washington state average of 50% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024)
- School Type: Vocational school
- Grades: 7-12
- Enrollment: 15 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 1:1
- Minority Enrollment: 53%
- Reading Proficiency: ≥80%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Pierce County Skills Center ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Washington for:
Category
Attribute
Community Size
Student Attention
School Overview
Pierce County Skills Center's student population of 15 students has declined by 37% over five school years.
The teacher population of 13 teachers has grown by 30% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 7-12
Total Students
15 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
13 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
The diversity score of Pierce County Skills Center is 0.69, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.68. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(16-17)≥80%
61%
Student : Teacher Ratio
1:1
16:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
7%
9%
Hispanic
13%
25%
Black
7%
5%
White
47%
50%
Hawaiian
n/a
1%
Two or more races
26%
9%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
40%
36%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
How many students attend Pierce County Skills Center?
15 students attend Pierce County Skills Center.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
47% of Pierce County Skills Center students are White, 26% of students are Two or more races, 13% of students are Hispanic, 7% of students are Asian, and 7% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Pierce County Skills Center?
Pierce County Skills Center has a student ration of 1:1, which is lower than the Washington state average of 16:1.
What grades does Pierce County Skills Center offer ?
Pierce County Skills Center offers enrollment in grades 7-12
What school district is Pierce County Skills Center part of?
Pierce County Skills Center is part of Bethel School District.
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