Pierce County Skills Center serves 355 students in grades 8-12.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is ≥80% (which is higher than the Washington state average of 61%).
The student-teacher ratio of 24:1 is higher than the Washington state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 42% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Washington state average of 53% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026)
- School Type: Vocational school
- Grades: 8-12
- Enrollment: 355 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 24:1
- Minority Enrollment: 42%
- Reading Proficiency: ≥80%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WA Dept. of Education
School Overview
Pierce County Skills Center's student population of 355 students has grown by 70% over five school years.
The teacher population of 15 teachers has grown by 7% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 8-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
355 students
Total Classroom Teachers
15 teachers
School Calendar
School Motto
Our Mission: The Pierce County Skills Center is committed to providing all students with rigorous technical and professional experiences that prepare students for high demand, high wage jobs and post-secondary education.
School Rankings
The diversity score of Pierce County Skills Center is 0.61, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.69. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(16-17)≥80%
61%
Student-Teacher Ratio
24:1
17:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
6%
9%
Hispanic
22%
27%
Black
6%
5%
White
58%
47%
Hawaiian
2%
2%
Two or more races
5%
9%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
26%
39%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (22-23)
4%
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 Pierce County Skills Center?
355 students attend Pierce County Skills Center.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
58% of Pierce County Skills Center students are White, 22% of students are Hispanic, 6% of students are Asian, 6% of students are Black, 5% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Hawaiian, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Pierce County Skills Center?
Pierce County Skills Center has a student ration of 24:1, which is higher than the Washington state average of 17:1.
What grades does Pierce County Skills Center offer ?
Pierce County Skills Center offers enrollment in grades 8-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Pierce County Skills Center part of?
Pierce County Skills Center is part of Bethel School District.
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