Puyallup Open Doors/pod

1501 39th Ave Sw
Puyallup, WA 98373
(School attendance zone shown in map)
5/
10
Bottom 50%
Serving 91 students in grades 9-12, Puyallup Open Doors/pod ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Washington for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is <50% (which is lower than the Washington state average of 51%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is ≥50% (which is lower than the Washington state average of 61%).
The student-teacher ratio of 23:1 is higher than the Washington state level of 16:1.
Minority enrollment is 51% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Washington state average of 52% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Facts (2025-26)

  • School Type: Alternative school
  • Grades: 9-12
  • Enrollment: 91 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 23:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 51%
  • : 20-29% (Btm 50% in WA)
  • : <50%
  • : ≥50%
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WA Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Puyallup Open Doors/pod ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Washington for:

School Overview

Puyallup Open Doors/pod's student population of 91 students has declined by 34% over five school years.
The teacher population of 4 teachers has grown by 100% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
91 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
4 teachers

School Rankings

The diversity score of Puyallup Open Doors/pod is 0.67, 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)
<50%
51%
(16-17)
≥50%
61%
Student-Teacher Ratio
23:1
16:1
American Indian
4%
1%
Asian
2%
9%
Hispanic
28%
26%
Black
5%
5%
White
49%
48%
Hawaiian
1%
2%
Two or more races
11%
9%
All Ethnic Groups
0.67
20-29%
84%
Eligible for Free Lunch
74%
49%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
8%
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WA Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
<50% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 51% WA state average), while ≥50% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 61% WA state average).
What is the graduation rate of Puyallup Open Doors/pod?
The graduation rate of Puyallup Open Doors/pod is 20-29%, which is lower than the Washington state average of 84%.
How many students attend Puyallup Open Doors/pod?
91 students attend Puyallup Open Doors/pod.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
49% of Puyallup Open Doors/pod students are White, 28% of students are Hispanic, 11% of students are Two or more races, 5% of students are Black, 4% of students are American Indian, 2% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Puyallup Open Doors/pod?
Puyallup Open Doors/pod has a student ration of 23:1, which is higher than the Washington state average of 16:1.
What grades does Puyallup Open Doors/pod offer ?
Puyallup Open Doors/pod offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Puyallup Open Doors/pod part of?
Puyallup Open Doors/pod is part of Puyallup School District.

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Quick Facts (2025-26)

  • School Type: Alternative school
  • Grades: 9-12
  • Enrollment: 91 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 23:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 51%
  • : 20-29% (Btm 50%)
  • : <50%
  • : ≥50%
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WA Dept. of Education

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