Serving 1,349 students in grades 10-12, Curtis Senior High School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Washington for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 51% (which is higher than the Washington state average of 40%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 82% (which is higher than the Washington state average of 53%).
The student:teacher ratio of 23:1 is higher than the Washington state level of 16:1.
Minority enrollment is 57% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which is higher than the Washington state average of 51% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: 10-12
- Enrollment: 1,349 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 23:1
- Minority Enrollment: 57%
- Graduation Rate: 94% (Top 10% in WA)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 20%
- Math Proficiency: 51% (Top 30%)
- Reading Proficiency: 82% (Top 10%)
- Science Proficiency: 66% (Top 20%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Curtis Senior High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Washington for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Science Proficiency
Graduation Rate
Diversity
School Overview
Curtis Senior High School's student population of 1,349 students has declined by 5% over five school years.
The teacher population of 59 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 10-12
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
1,349 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
59 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Curtis Senior High School ranks within the top 20% of all 2,113 schools in Washington (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Curtis Senior High School is 0.74, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.68. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#281 out of 2113 schools
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
51%
40%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
82%
53%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
66%
49%
Student : Teacher Ratio
23:1
16:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
13%
9%
Hispanic
18%
26%
Black
10%
5%
White
43%
49%
Hawaiian
1%
1%
Two or more races
14%
9%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
94%
84%
Eligible for Free Lunch
28%
41%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
10%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Curtis Senior High School's ranking?
Curtis Senior High School is ranked #281 out of 2,113 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in Washington.
What schools are Curtis Senior High School often compared to?
Curtis Senior High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Stadium High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
51% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 40% WA state average), while 82% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 53% WA state average).
What is the graduation rate of Curtis Senior High School?
The graduation rate of Curtis Senior High School is 94%, which is higher than the Washington state average of 84%.
How many students attend Curtis Senior High School?
1,349 students attend Curtis Senior High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
43% of Curtis Senior High School students are White, 18% of students are Hispanic, 14% of students are Two or more races, 13% of students are Asian, 10% of students are Black, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Curtis Senior High School?
Curtis Senior High School has a student ration of 23:1, which is higher than the Washington state average of 16:1.
What grades does Curtis Senior High School offer ?
Curtis Senior High School offers enrollment in grades 10-12 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Curtis Senior High School part of?
Curtis Senior High School is part of University Place School District.
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