Tri-tech Skills Center serves 629 students in grades 9-12.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is <50% (which is lower than the Washington state average of 54%).
The student:teacher ratio of 31:1 is higher than the Washington state level of 16:1.
Minority enrollment is 56% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Washington state average of 51% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Vocational school / Magnet School
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 629 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 31:1
- Minority Enrollment: 56%
- Math Proficiency: <50%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WA Dept. of Education
School Overview
Tri-tech Skills Center's student population of 629 students has grown by 63% over five school years.
The teacher population of 20 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
629 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
20 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
The diversity score of Tri-tech Skills Center is 0.54, 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.
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(09-10)<50%
54%
Student : Teacher Ratio
31:1
16:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
2%
9%
Hispanic
52%
26%
Black
1%
5%
White
44%
49%
Hawaiian
n/a
1%
Two or more races
n/a
9%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
42%
41%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
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 Tri-tech Skills Center?
629 students attend Tri-tech Skills Center.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
52% of Tri-tech Skills Center students are Hispanic, 44% of students are White, 2% of students are Asian, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Tri-tech Skills Center?
Tri-tech Skills Center has a student ration of 31:1, which is higher than the Washington state average of 16:1.
What grades does Tri-tech Skills Center offer ?
Tri-tech Skills Center offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Tri-tech Skills Center part of?
Tri-tech Skills Center is part of Kennewick School District.
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