Pierce County Skills Center serves 279 students in grades 8-12.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is ≥80% (which is higher than the Washington state average of 61%).
The student:teacher ratio of 25:1 is higher than the Washington state level of 16:1.
Minority enrollment is 39% 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: 8-12
- Enrollment: 279 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 25:1
- Minority Enrollment: 39%
- Reading Proficiency: ≥80%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WA Dept. of Education
School Overview
Pierce County Skills Center's student population of 279 students has grown by 1062% over five school years.
The teacher population of 11 teachers has grown by 10% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 8-12
Total Students
279 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
11 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
The diversity score of Pierce County 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.
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(16-17)≥80%
61%
Student : Teacher Ratio
25:1
16:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
3%
9%
Hispanic
23%
26%
Black
3%
5%
White
61%
49%
Hawaiian
2%
1%
Two or more races
7%
9%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
20%
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 Pierce County Skills Center?
279 students attend Pierce County Skills Center.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
61% of Pierce County Skills Center students are White, 23% of students are Hispanic, 7% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are Asian, 3% of students are Black, 2% of students are Hawaiian, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Pierce County Skills Center?
Pierce County Skills Center has a student ration of 25:1, which is higher than the Washington state average of 16:1.
What grades does Pierce County Skills Center offer ?
Pierce County Skills Center offers enrollment in grades 8-12
What school district is Pierce County Skills Center part of?
Pierce County Skills Center is part of Bethel School District.
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