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%).
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 Facts (26-27)
- School Type: Vocational school
- Grades: 9-12
- Math Proficiency: <50%
- Reading Proficiency: ≥95%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WA Dept. of Education
School Overview
The teacher population of 20 teachers has grown by 11% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students (22-23)
8 students
Showing 2003–2023. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
20 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 29-year historical data available below ↓
School Calendar
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(16-17)<50%
51%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(16-17)≥95%
61%
American Indian
(22-23)13%
1%
Asian
(22-23)12%
9%
Hispanic
(22-23)50%
26%
Showing 2003–2023. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓
White
(22-23)25%
49%
Showing 2000–2023. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Free Lunch (22-23)
100%
42%
School Statewide Testing
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 ≥95% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 61% WA state average).
How many students attend Yakima Valley Technical Skills Center?
8 students attend Yakima Valley Technical Skills Center.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
50% of Yakima Valley Technical Skills Center students are Hispanic, 25% of students are White, 13% of students are American Indian, and 12% of students are Asian.
What grades does Yakima Valley Technical Skills Center offer ?
Yakima Valley Technical Skills Center offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (No virtual instruction).
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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