Puget Sound Skills Center serves 5 students in grades 10-12.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is <50% (which is lower than the Washington state average of 51%).
Minority enrollment is 60% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is higher than the Washington state average of 51% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Vocational school / Magnet School
- Grades: 10-12
- Enrollment: 5 students
- Minority Enrollment: 60%
- Math Proficiency: <50%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Puget Sound Skills Center ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Washington for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Community Size
School Overview
Puget Sound Skills Center's student population of 5 students has declined by 93% over five school years.
The teacher population of 18 teachers has grown by 5% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 10-12
Total Students
5 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
18 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
The diversity score of Puget Sound Skills Center is 0.73, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.68. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(15-16)<50%
51%
Student : Teacher Ratio
n/a
16:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
9%
Hispanic
20%
26%
Black
20%
5%
White
40%
49%
Hawaiian
n/a
1%
Two or more races
20%
9%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch (21-22)
31%
36%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (21-22)
6%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What schools are Puget Sound Skills Center often compared to?
Puget Sound Skills Centeris often viewed alongside schools like Seattle Skills Center, Washington Network For Innovative Careers Skill Center by visitors of our site.
How many students attend Puget Sound Skills Center?
5 students attend Puget Sound Skills Center.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
40% of Puget Sound Skills Center students are White, 20% of students are Hispanic, 20% of students are Black, and 20% of students are Two or more races.
What grades does Puget Sound Skills Center offer ?
Puget Sound Skills Center offers enrollment in grades 10-12
What school district is Puget Sound Skills Center part of?
Puget Sound Skills Center is part of Highline School District.
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