Serving 120 students in grades 8-12, E B Walker High School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Washington for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is <50% (which is higher than the Washington state average of 41%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is <50% (which is lower than the Washington state average of 53%).
The student-teacher ratio of 12:1 is lower than the Washington state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 39% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Washington state average of 53% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026)
- School Type: Alternative school
- Grades: 8-12
- Enrollment: 120 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1
- Minority Enrollment: 39%
- Graduation Rate: 80-89% (Top 50% in WA)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50%
- Math Proficiency: <50% (Top 30%)
- Reading Proficiency: <50% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 21-39% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
E B Walker High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Washington for:
Category
Attribute
Most improved public schools
Community Size
Student Attention
School Overview
E B Walker High School's student population of 120 students has grown by 17% over five school years.
The teacher population of 10 teachers has grown by 11% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 8-12
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
120 students
Total Classroom Teachers
10 teachers
Year Founded
1905
Campus Size
5 acres
School Motto
Creating Hope, Inspiring Potential, and Changing Lives.
School Rankings
E B Walker High School ranks within the top 50% of all 2,088 schools in Washington (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of E B Walker High School is 0.57, 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.
Overall Testing Rank
#846 out of 2088 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
<50%
41%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
<50%
53%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
21-39%
49%
Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
17:1
American Indian
2%
1%
Asian
n/a
9%
Hispanic
22%
27%
Black
1%
5%
White
61%
47%
Hawaiian
2%
2%
Two or more races
12%
9%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
80-89%
84%
Eligible for Free Lunch
53%
39%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
11%
9%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is E B Walker High School's ranking?
E B Walker High School is ranked #846 out of 2,088 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Washington.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
<50% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 41% WA state average), while <50% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 53% WA state average).
What is the graduation rate of E B Walker High School?
The graduation rate of E B Walker High School is 80-89%, which is lower than the Washington state average of 84%.
How many students attend E B Walker High School?
120 students attend E B Walker High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
61% of E B Walker High School students are White, 22% of students are Hispanic, 12% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are American Indian, 2% of students are Hawaiian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student-teacher ratio of E B Walker High School?
E B Walker High School has a student ration of 12:1, which is lower than the Washington state average of 17:1.
What grades does E B Walker High School offer ?
E B Walker High School offers enrollment in grades 8-12 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is E B Walker High School part of?
E B Walker High School is part of Puyallup School District.
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