Serving 322 students in grades Kindergarten-12, Puyallup Online Academy/poa ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Washington for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 10-14% (which is lower than the Washington state average of 40%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 50-54% (which is approximately equal to the Washington state average of 53%).
The student:teacher ratio of 29:1 is higher than the Washington state level of 16:1.
Minority enrollment is 52% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Washington state average of 51% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Online School/Alternative school / Magnet School
- Grades: Kindergarten-12
- Enrollment: 322 students
- State Accredited: No
- Live Instruction: No
- Rolling Enrollment: No
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 29:1
- Minority Enrollment: 52%
- Graduation Rate: 65-69% (Btm 50% in WA)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 10-14% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 50-54% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 35-39% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Puyallup Online Academy/poa ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Washington for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
School Overview
Puyallup Online Academy/poa's student population of 322 students has grown by 157% over five school years.
The teacher population of 11 teachers has grown by 120% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-12
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
322 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
11 teachers
Students by Grade
State Accredited Program
No
Personalized Content
No
Live Instruction
No
Rolling Enrollment
No
Flexible Class Schedule
No
Accelerated Offerings
No
Classes for Credit/Part Time Options
No
Dedicated College Counselor
No
Tutoring/Mentoring
No
Community Clubs/Activities Offered
No
School Rankings
Puyallup Online Academy/poa ranks within the bottom 50% of all 2,113 schools in Washington (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Puyallup Online Academy/poa is 0.71, 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.
Overall Testing Rank
#1585 out of 2113 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
10-14%
40%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-54%
53%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
49%
Student : Teacher Ratio
29:1
16:1
American Indian
3%
1%
Asian
5%
9%
Hispanic
19%
26%
Black
7%
5%
White
48%
49%
Hawaiian
3%
1%
Two or more races
15%
9%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
65-69%
84%
Eligible for Free Lunch
45%
41%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
13%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Puyallup Online Academy/poa's ranking?
Puyallup Online Academy/poa is ranked #1585 out of 2,113 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Washington.
What schools are Puyallup Online Academy/poa often compared to?
Puyallup Online Academy/poais often viewed alongside schools like Washington Virtual Academy Omak High School, Internet Academy, Columbia Virtual Academy by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
10-14% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 40% WA state average), while 50-54% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 53% WA state average).
What is the graduation rate of Puyallup Online Academy/poa?
The graduation rate of Puyallup Online Academy/poa is 65-69%, which is lower than the Washington state average of 84%.
How many students attend Puyallup Online Academy/poa?
322 students attend Puyallup Online Academy/poa.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
48% of Puyallup Online Academy/poa students are White, 19% of students are Hispanic, 15% of students are Two or more races, 7% of students are Black, 5% of students are Asian, 3% of students are American Indian, and 3% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Puyallup Online Academy/poa?
Puyallup Online Academy/poa has a student ration of 29:1, which is higher than the Washington state average of 16:1.
What grades does Puyallup Online Academy/poa offer ?
Puyallup Online Academy/poa offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-12 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Puyallup Online Academy/poa part of?
Puyallup Online Academy/poa is part of Puyallup School District.
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