Below Average
#1757 of 2,228 schools in WA
Pierce County Skills Center
High School · Bethel School District · Puyallup, WA
A Bethel School District high school where students score 30 points above what's typical for similar communities.
16117 Canyon Rd E, Puyallup, WA 98375
- Reading 90% proficient (2016)
- 1 AP courses offered
- 26.2:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Pierce County Skills Center score 90% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 60%).
Component weights adjusted due to data availability.
2016 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. WA average.
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
26.3%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Pierce County Skills Center sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries. Open the Seattle map →
Getting around & local context
- Walk 30Car-Dependent
- Bike 38Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High4,272/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Puyallup), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$109,972
Median home value
$471,900
Median rent
$2,140/mo
College educated
29.7%
Homeownership
74.3%
Poverty rate
7.3%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 98375; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Spanaway Lake High SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 3.7 | 9–12 | 2.6 mi | 1,804 | Compare → |
| Gov John Rogers High SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 5.6 | 9–12 | 2.9 mi | 1,750 | Compare → |
| Bethel Virtual AcademyEnrollment path unverified | 2.5 | K–12 | 3.1 mi | 444 | Compare → |
| Acceleration AcademyEnrollment path unverified | 3.2 | 9–12 | 3.7 mi | 405 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Bethel School District
- Schools in district
- 39
- Rank in district
- #25 of 33
- District spending per student
- $15,370NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 11.1%Census SAIPE · 2024
Pierce County Skills Center is listed in Bethel School District; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Pierce County Skills Center
Pierce County Skills Center is a public high school in Puyallup, WA, part of Bethel School District, serving approximately 315 students in grades 8th-12th with a 26.2:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 4.9 out of 10 and ranks #1,757 of 2,228 schools in WA. State assessment records show 90% reading/ELA proficiency (2016 EdFacts).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Pierce County Skills Center
What grades does Pierce County Skills Center serve?
Pierce County Skills Center serves students in grades 8th through 12th.
How many students attend Pierce County Skills Center?
Pierce County Skills Center has an enrollment of approximately 315 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Pierce County Skills Center?
The student-teacher ratio at Pierce County Skills Center is 26.2:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Pierce County Skills Center rank in WA?
Pierce County Skills Center ranks #1,757 of 2,228 schools in WA.
What is Pierce County Skills Center's MySchoolScout rating?
Pierce County Skills Center has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.9 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at Pierce County Skills Center?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Pierce County Skills Center has 90% reading/ELA proficiency (2016 EdFacts).
Is Pierce County Skills Center a charter school?
No, Pierce County Skills Center is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Pierce County Skills Center a Title I school?
No, Pierce County Skills Center is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Pierce County Skills Center?
26.3% of students at Pierce County 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.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- 8th – 12th
- Enrollment
- 315
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 26.2:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 12
- Type
- vocational
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Pierce County
- Phone
- (253) 800-5950
- Area population (ZIP 98375)
- 32,195
- Area average commute
- 36.1 min
- Area median age
- 32.6
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2016 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2016 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 98375; this does not measure the attendance area.
- Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
- CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments 2016 EdFacts; directory SY 2023–24
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