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Northwest Career & Technical Academy/a Wa Skills Center
High School · Mount Vernon School District
2205 W Campus Pl, Mount Vernon, WA 98273
Enrollment
14
Student-Teacher
0.9:1
Grades
9th – 12th
Enrollment
14
Student-Teacher
0.9:1
Grades
9th – 12th
Updated
2022-23
Updated 2022-23
About Northwest Career & Technical Academy/a Wa Skills Center
Northwest Career & Technical Academy/a Wa Skills Center is a public high school in Mount Vernon, WA, part of the Mount Vernon School District. The school serves approximately 14 students in grades 9th – 12th with a student-teacher ratio of 0.9:1. Located in a neighborhood with a median household income of $74,247, where 25% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
The school is situated in a small city setting.
What Parents Should Know
With an enrollment of 14 students, Northwest Career & Technical Academy/a Wa Skills Center is a smaller school where families often find a close-knit community atmosphere. Smaller settings can mean more individual attention from teachers and staff, though they may offer fewer extracurricular options than larger schools.
With a student-teacher ratio of 0.9:1, Northwest Career & Technical Academy/a Wa Skills Center offers a notably low ratio compared to the national average. This typically means smaller class sizes and more opportunities for one-on-one interaction between students and teachers.
School Profile
Limited Data- Grades
- 9th – 12th
- Enrollment
- 14 students
- Type
- Public
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 0.9:1
- Address
- 2205 W Campus Pl, Mount Vernon, WA 98273
- Phone
- (360) 848-0706
- Data Year
- SY 2022-23
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Test Scores
Test score data not yet available for this school.
Funding & Resources
Location
2205 W Campus Pl, Mount Vernon, WA 98273
Nearby Alternatives
Families considering Northwest Career & Technical Academy/a Wa Skills Center may also want to explore other high schools in the area. Harriet Rowley (rated 7.8/10, 2.1 miles away). Another option is BECC (rated 7.2/10, 2.6 miles away, in nearby Burlington). Additionally, La Venture Middle School (rated 6.9/10, 0.5 miles away). For more schools in Mount Vernon, see our Mount Vernon schools guide .
Nearby Schools
20 within 2.6 mi| School | Distance | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| Open Doors Burlington | 0.1 mi | — |
| Mount Vernon Open Doors Mount Vernon | 0.1 mi | — |
| La Venture Middle School Mount Vernon | 0.5 mi | 6.9 |
| Centennial Elementary School Mount Vernon | 0.6 mi | 5.0 |
| FOOTHILLS CHRISTIAN SCHOOL Mount Vernon | 0.9 mi | 4.1 |
| Madison Elementary Mount Vernon | 1.0 mi | 6.6 |
| IMMACULATE CONCEPTION REGIONAL SCHOOL Mount Vernon | 1.2 mi | 5.7 |
| Mount Vernon High School Mount Vernon | 1.2 mi | 6.3 |
| Mount Baker Middle School Mount Vernon | 1.7 mi | 4.2 |
| Little Mountain Elementary Mount Vernon | 1.9 mi | 4.6 |
| Skagit County Detention Center Mount Vernon | 1.7 mi | — |
| Lucille Umbarger Elementary Burlington | 2.1 mi | 5.8 |
| Jefferson Elementary Mount Vernon | 2.2 mi | 4.5 |
| Mount Vernon Special Ed Mount Vernon | 1.9 mi | 4.8 |
| BECC Burlington | 2.6 mi | 7.2 |
| Washington Elementary School Mount Vernon | 2.1 mi | 4.4 |
| SALISH SEA DEAF SCHOOL Burlington | 2.3 mi | — |
| SKAGIT ADVENTIST ACADEMY Burlington | 2.9 mi | 6.9 |
| Harriet Rowley Mount Vernon | 2.1 mi | 7.8 |
| Skagit Academy Mount Vernon | 2.6 mi | 5.4 |
Neighborhood Census ACS (2019-2023)
Census data for ZIP 98273 (ACS 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates) · Data sources
Median Income
$74,247
Median Home Value
$448,300
Median Rent
$1,171/mo
Population
30,078
College Educated
24.6%
Homeownership
62.8%
Avg Commute
22.9 min
Poverty Rate
15.1%
Median Age
37.3
Community Profile
The community surrounding Northwest Career & Technical Academy/a Wa Skills Center has a median household income of $74,247. It is an area where 25% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher. The median home value in the area is $448,300, with a median rent of $1,171/month. The area has a poverty rate of 15.1%. The average commute for residents is 23 minutes. Source: U.S. Census ACS 2022 5-Year Estimates.
Similar Schools
Schools in the same state with comparable level, size, and ratings
| School | Rating |
|---|---|
| BRIGHTMONT ACADEMY - SAMMAMISH Issaquah, WA | — |
| Blaine Re-Engagement Blaine, WA | — |
| Brewster Alternative School Brewster, WA | — |
| Burlington-Edison Alternative School Burlington, WA | — |
| COWLITZ SCHOOL AT THE CONFUENCE Packwood, WA | — |
| College Place Open Doors Program College Place, WA | — |
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about Northwest Career & Technical Academy/a Wa Skills Center
What grades does Northwest Career & Technical Academy/a Wa Skills Center serve?
Northwest Career & Technical Academy/a Wa Skills Center serves students in grades 9th through 12th.
How many students attend Northwest Career & Technical Academy/a Wa Skills Center?
Northwest Career & Technical Academy/a Wa Skills Center has an enrollment of approximately 14 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Northwest Career & Technical Academy/a Wa Skills Center?
The student-teacher ratio at Northwest Career & Technical Academy/a Wa Skills Center is 0.9:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
Is Northwest Career & Technical Academy/a Wa Skills Center a charter school?
No, Northwest Career & Technical Academy/a Wa Skills Center is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Northwest Career & Technical Academy/a Wa Skills Center a Title I school?
No, Northwest Career & Technical Academy/a Wa Skills Center is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Northwest Career & Technical Academy/a Wa Skills Center?
42.9% of students at Northwest Career & Technical Academy/a Wa Skills Center qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
Neighborhood Context
- City Safety
- High (1,975/100K)
FBI UCR 2024. City-level (Mount Vernon). Data >1 year old.
Quick Facts NCES CCD (SY 2022-23)
- Grades
- 9th – 12th
- Enrollment
- 14
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 0.9:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 15
- Free/Reduced Lunch
- 42.9%
- Type
- vocational
- Setting
- Small City
- County
- Skagit County
- Phone
- (360) 848-0706
- Data Year
- 2023–2024
Resources & Links
District
Mount Vernon School District- District Enrollment
- 6,441
- Schools in District
- 14
- Per-Pupil Spending
- $20,204
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