Northwest Career & Technical Academy/a Wa Skills Center serves 14 students in grades 9-12.
The student:teacher ratio of 1:1 is lower than the Washington state level of 16:1.
Minority enrollment is 43% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Washington state average of 52% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- School Type: Vocational school
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 14 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 1:1
- Minority Enrollment: 43%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WA Dept. of Education
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Northwest Career & Technical Academy/a Wa Skills Center ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Washington for:
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School Overview
Northwest Career & Technical Academy/a Wa Skills Center's student population of 14 students has declined by 6% over five school years.
The teacher population of 16 teachers has grown by 77% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
14 students

Gender %

Total Classroom Teachers
16 teachers

Students by Grade

School Rankings
The diversity score of Northwest Career & Technical Academy/a Wa Skills Center is 0.50, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.69. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Student : Teacher Ratio
1:1
16:1

American Indian
n/a
1%

Asian
n/a
9%

Hispanic
43%
26%

Black
n/a
5%

White
57%
48%

Hawaiian
n/a
2%

Two or more races
n/a
9%

All Ethnic Groups



Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
43%
49%

Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
8%

School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WA Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What schools are Northwest Career & Technical Academy/a Wa Skills Center often compared to?
Northwest Career & Technical Academy/a Wa Skills Centeris often viewed alongside schools like Puget Sound Skills Center, Northwest Career And Technical High School by visitors of our site.
How many students attend Northwest Career & Technical Academy/a Wa Skills Center?
14 students attend Northwest Career & Technical Academy/a Wa Skills Center.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
57% of Northwest Career & Technical Academy/a Wa Skills Center students are White, and 43% of students are Hispanic.
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 1:1, 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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