Northwest Career & Technical Academy/a Wa Skills Center serves 71 students in grades 9-12.
The student:teacher ratio of 5:1 is lower than the Washington state level of 16:1.
Minority enrollment is 41% 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: 9-12
- Enrollment: 71 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 5:1
- Minority Enrollment: 41%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Northwest Career & Technical Academy/a Wa Skills Center ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Washington for:
Category
Attribute
Community Size
Student Attention
School Overview
Northwest Career & Technical Academy/a Wa Skills Center's student population of 71 students has grown by 373% over five school years.
The teacher population of 14 teachers has grown by 55% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
71 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
14 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
The diversity score of Northwest Career & Technical Academy/a Wa Skills Center is 0.57, 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
5:1
16:1
American Indian
7%
1%
Asian
2%
9%
Hispanic
28%
26%
Black
3%
5%
White
59%
49%
Hawaiian
n/a
1%
Two or more races
1%
9%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
32%
41%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
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 Northwest Career & Technical Academy/a Wa Skills Center?
71 students attend Northwest Career & Technical Academy/a Wa Skills Center.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
59% of Northwest Career & Technical Academy/a Wa Skills Center students are White, 28% of students are Hispanic, 7% of students are American Indian, 3% of students are Black, 2% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Northwest Career & Technical Academy/a Wa Skills Center?
Northwest Career & Technical Academy/a Wa Skills Center has a student ration of 5:1, which is lower than the Washington state average of 16:1.
What grades does Northwest Career & Technical Academy/a Wa Skills Center offer ?
Northwest Career & Technical Academy/a Wa Skills Center offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Northwest Career & Technical Academy/a Wa Skills Center part of?
Northwest Career & Technical Academy/a Wa Skills Center is part of Mount Vernon School District.
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