Bates Technical College School District

1101 South Yakima Ave.
Tacoma, WA 98405

Top Rankings

Bates Technical College School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Washington for:

Category
Attribute
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
For the 2025-26 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 533 students in Bates Technical College School District.
Public Schools in Bates Technical College School District have a diversity score of 0.66, which is less than the Washington public school average of 0.69.
Minority enrollment is 48% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Washington public school average of 52% (majority Hispanic).

Overview

This School District
This State (WA)
# Schools
2 Schools
2,563 Schools
# Students
533 Students
1,102,093 Students
# Teachers
n/a
62,276 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
n/a
n/a

Student By Grade

District Rank

The school district's graduation rate of 5% has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School District
State Average (WA)
(10-11)
<50%
60%
(16-17)
60-79%
61%
(21-22)
≤5%
84%

Students by Ethnicity:

0.66
0.69
% American Indian
2%
1%
% Asian
2%
9%
% Hispanic
23%
26%
% Black
11%
5%
% White
52%
48%
% Hawaiian
1%
2%
% Two or more races
9%
9%
All Ethnic Groups

Best Bates Technical College School District Public Schools (2025-26)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: n/an/a
Bates Technical College - Open Doors
Alternative School
1101 South Yakima Ave.
Tacoma, WA 98405
(253) 680-7184
Gr: 9-12
Rank: n/an/a
1101 South Yakima Avenue
Tacoma, WA 98405
(253) 680-7584
Gr: 9-12 | 533 students Minority enrollment: 48%

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools belong to Bates Technical College School District?
Bates Technical College School District manages 2 public schools serving 533 students.
What is the racial composition of students in Bates Technical College School District?
52% of Bates Technical College School District students are White, 23% of students are Hispanic, 11% of students are Black, 9% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are American Indian, 2% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.

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Quick Facts (2025-26)

  • District size: 2 schools
  • Grades: 09-12
  • Enrollment: 533 students
  • Minority Enrollment: 48%
  • : ≤5%
  • : <50%
  • : 60-79%
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WA Dept. of Education

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