Yakima Valley Technical Skills Center

1120 S 18th St.
Yakima, WA 98901
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Top 20%
Yakima Valley Technical Skills Center ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Washington for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 5%) for the 2016-2017 school year.
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 ≥95% (which is higher than the Washington state average of 61%).

Quick Stats (2024)

  • School Type: Vocational school
  • Grades: 9-12
  • : <50%
  • : ≥95%
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WA Dept. of Education

School Overview

The teacher population of 18 teachers has declined by 5% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students (17-18)
86 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
18 teachers
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School Rankings

Definition of Terms 2021-2022 School Year Data
This School
State Level (WA)
(16-17)
<50%
51%
(16-17)
≥95%
61%
Student : Teacher Ratio
n/a
16:1
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American Indian
(17-18)
1%
1%
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Asian
(17-18)
n/a
8%
Hispanic
(17-18)
54%
23%
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Black
(17-18)
1%
4%
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White
(17-18)
43%
55%
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Hawaiian
(17-18)
n/a
1%
Two or more races
(17-18)
1%
8%
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n/a
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Eligible for Free Lunch (17-18)
30%
37%
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School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) 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 ≥95% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 61% WA state average).
How many students attend Yakima Valley Technical Skills Center?
86 students attend Yakima Valley Technical Skills Center.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
54% of Yakima Valley Technical Skills Center students are Hispanic, 43% of students are White, 1% of students are American Indian, 1% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What grades does Yakima Valley Technical Skills Center offer ?
Yakima Valley Technical Skills Center offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Yakima Valley Technical Skills Center part of?
Yakima Valley Technical Skills Center is part of Yakima School District.

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • School Type: Vocational school
  • Grades: 9-12
  • : <50%
  • : ≥95%
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WA Dept. of Education

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