The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is <50% (which is lower than the Washington state average of 60%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 60-79% (which is approximately equal to the Washington state average of 61%).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: 9-12
- Graduation Rate: ≤5% (Btm 50% in WA)
- Math Proficiency: <50%
- Reading Proficiency: 60-79%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WA Dept. of Education
School Overview
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
405 students
Total Classroom Teachers
n/a
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(10-11)<50%
60%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(16-17)60-79%
61%
Student : Teacher Ratio
n/a
16:1
American Indian
(21-22)1%
1%
Asian
(21-22)2%
9%
Hispanic
(21-22)17%
25%
Black
(21-22)13%
5%
White
(21-22)59%
50%
Hawaiian
(21-22)3%
1%
Two or more races
(21-22)5%
9%
Graduation Rate
≤5%
84%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What schools are Bates Technical High School often compared to?
Bates Technical High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Bates Technical College - Open Doors by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
<50% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 60% WA state average), while 60-79% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 61% WA state average).
What is the graduation rate of Bates Technical High School?
The graduation rate of Bates Technical High School is 5%, which is lower than the Washington state average of 84%.
How many students attend Bates Technical High School?
405 students attend Bates Technical High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
59% of Bates Technical High School students are White, 17% of students are Hispanic, 13% of students are Black, 5% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are Hawaiian, 2% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What grades does Bates Technical High School offer ?
Bates Technical High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Bates Technical High School part of?
Bates Technical High School is part of Bates Technical College School District.
In what neighborhood is Bates Technical High School located?
Bates Technical High School is located in the New Tacoma neighborhood of Tacoma, WA. There are 9 other public schools located in New Tacoma.
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