Serving 117 students in grades 8-12, E B Walker High School ranks in the top 50% 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 <50% (which is higher than the Washington state average of 40%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is <50% (which is lower than the Washington state average of 53%).
The student:teacher ratio of 11:1 is lower than the Washington state level of 16:1.
Minority enrollment is 38% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Washington state average of 51% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Alternative school / Magnet School
- Grades: 8-12
- Enrollment: 117 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 11:1
- Minority Enrollment: 38%
- Graduation Rate: 60-69% (Btm 50% in WA)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50%
- Math Proficiency: <50% (Top 30%)
- Reading Proficiency: <50% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 21-39% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
E B Walker High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Washington for:
Category
Attribute
Most improved public schools
Community Size
Student Attention
School Overview
E B Walker High School's student population of 117 students has grown by 20% over five school years.
The teacher population of 11 teachers has grown by 22% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 8-12
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
117 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
11 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
E B Walker High School ranks within the top 50% of all 2,113 schools in Washington (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of E B Walker High School is 0.58, which is less 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
#850 out of 2113 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
<50%
40%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
<50%
53%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
21-39%
49%
Student : Teacher Ratio
11:1
16:1
American Indian
4%
1%
Asian
2%
9%
Hispanic
17%
26%
Black
1%
5%
White
62%
49%
Hawaiian
2%
1%
Two or more races
12%
9%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
60-69%
84%
Eligible for Free Lunch
50%
41%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
9%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is E B Walker High School's ranking?
E B Walker High School is ranked #850 out of 2,113 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Washington.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
<50% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 40% WA state average), while <50% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 53% WA state average).
What is the graduation rate of E B Walker High School?
The graduation rate of E B Walker High School is 60-69%, which is lower than the Washington state average of 84%.
How many students attend E B Walker High School?
117 students attend E B Walker High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
62% of E B Walker High School students are White, 17% of students are Hispanic, 12% of students are Two or more races, 4% of students are American Indian, 2% of students are Asian, 2% of students are Hawaiian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of E B Walker High School?
E B Walker High School has a student ration of 11:1, which is lower than the Washington state average of 16:1.
What grades does E B Walker High School offer ?
E B Walker High School offers enrollment in grades 8-12 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is E B Walker High School part of?
E B Walker High School is part of Puyallup School District.
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