New Market Skills Center serves 114 students in grades 11-12.
The student:teacher ratio of 38:1 is higher than the Washington state level of 16:1.
Minority enrollment is 47% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Washington state average of 51% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Vocational school / Magnet School
- Grades: 11-12
- Enrollment: 114 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 38:1
- Minority Enrollment: 47%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
New Market Skills Center ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Washington for:
Category
Attribute
Community Size
School Overview
New Market Skills Center's student population of 114 students has grown by 5600% over five school years.
The teacher population of 3 teachers has declined by 50% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 11-12
Total Students
114 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
3 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
The diversity score of New Market Skills Center is 0.64, 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.
Student : Teacher Ratio
38:1
16:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
9%
Hispanic
25%
26%
Black
4%
5%
White
53%
49%
Hawaiian
3%
1%
Two or more races
15%
9%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
25%
41%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
How many students attend New Market Skills Center?
114 students attend New Market Skills Center.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
53% of New Market Skills Center students are White, 25% of students are Hispanic, 15% of students are Two or more races, 4% of students are Black, and 3% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of New Market Skills Center?
New Market Skills Center has a student ration of 38:1, which is higher than the Washington state average of 16:1.
What grades does New Market Skills Center offer ?
New Market Skills Center offers enrollment in grades 11-12
What school district is New Market Skills Center part of?
New Market Skills Center is part of Tumwater School District.
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