School For The Entrepreneur (Closed 2018)
School For The Entrepreneur served 429 students in grades 9-12.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 35-39% (which was lower than the Washington state average of 51%) for the 2016-17 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 85-89% (which was higher than the Washington state average of 61%) for the 2016-17 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 27:1 was higher than the Washington state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment was 45% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which was lower than the Washington state average of 46% (majority Hispanic).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
429 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
16 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(16-17)35-39%
51%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(16-17)85-89%
61%
Student : Teacher Ratio
27:1
17:1
American Indian
3%
2%
Asian
4%
8%
Hispanic
24%
23%
Black
4%
4%
White
55%
54%
Hawaiian
n/a
1%
Two or more races
10%
8%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
(15-16)75-79%
81%
Eligible for Free Lunch
31%
36%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2017-2018 (latest school year available) NCES, WA Dept. of Education
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