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Bates Technical College School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Washington for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
For the 2025 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 533 students in Bates Technical College School District.
Public Schools in Bates Technical College School District have a diversity score of 0.66, which is less than the Washington public school average of 0.69.
Minority enrollment is 48% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Washington public school average of 52% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (WA)
# Schools
2 Schools
2,566 Schools
# Students
533 Students
1,102,146 Students
# Teachers
n/a
62,276 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
n/a
n/a
District Rank
The school district's graduation rate of 5% has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(10-11)<50%
60%

Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(16-17)60-79%
61%

Graduation Rate
≤5%
84%

Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.66
0.69
# American Indian Students
9 Students
14,078 Students
% American Indian Students
2%
1%
# Asian Students
9 Students
97,776 Students
% Asian Students
2%
9%
# Hispanic Students
123 Students
284,937 Students
% Hispanic Students
23%
26%
# Black Students
56 Students
52,279 Students
% Black Students
11%
5%
# White Students
277 Students
529,041 Students
% White Students
52%
48%
# Hawaiian Students
6 Students
15,944 Students
% Hawaiian Students
1%
2%
# Two or more races Students
49 Students
97,439 Students
% of Two or more races Students
9%
9%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
-
24,937
# Students in K Grade:
-
76,570
# Students in 1st Grade:
-
77,991
# Students in 2nd Grade:
-
81,918
# Students in 3rd Grade:
-
78,358
# Students in 4th Grade:
-
81,181
# Students in 5th Grade:
-
81,842
# Students in 6th Grade:
-
80,681
# Students in 7th Grade:
-
81,501
# Students in 8th Grade:
-
82,250
# Students in 9th Grade:
4
86,778
# Students in 10th Grade:
23
88,758
# Students in 11th Grade:
129
87,587
# Students in 12th Grade:
377
91,794
# Ungraded Students:
-
-
Best Bates Technical College School District Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: n/an/a
Bates Technical College - Open Doors
Alternative School
1101 South Yakima Ave.
Tacoma, WA 98405
(253) 680-7184
Tacoma, WA 98405
(253) 680-7184
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
Rank: n/an/a
1101 South Yakima Avenue
Tacoma, WA 98405
(253) 680-7584
Tacoma, WA 98405
(253) 680-7584
Grades: 9-12
| 533 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Bates Technical College School District?
Bates Technical College School District manages 2 public schools serving 533 students.
What is the racial composition of students in Bates Technical College School District?
52% of Bates Technical College School District students are White, 23% of students are Hispanic, 11% of students are Black, 9% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are American Indian, 2% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
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