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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 2026 school year, there are 2 public high schools serving 533 students in Bates Technical College School District.
Public High Schools in Bates Technical College School District have a diversity score of 0.66, which is less than the Washington public high school average of 0.68.
Public High School in Bates Technical College School District have a Graduation Rate of 50%, which is less than the Washington average of 84%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Bates Technical High School, with <50% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Washington or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 48% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Washington public high school average of 50% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (WA)
# Schools
2 Schools
858 Schools
# Students
533 Students
392,382 Students
# Teachers
n/a
19,032 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
n/a
n/a
Student By Grade
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
(21-22)≤5%
84%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.66
0.68
% American Indian
2%
2%
% Asian
2%
8%
% Hispanic
23%
26%
% Black
11%
5%
% White
52%
50%
% Hawaiian
1%
1%
% Two or more races
9%
8%
All Ethnic Groups
Best Bates Technical College School District Public High Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
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
Gr: 9-12
Rank: n/an/a
1101 South Yakima Avenue
Tacoma, WA 98405
(253) 680-7584
Tacoma, WA 98405
(253) 680-7584
Gr: 9-12 | 533 students Minority enrollment: 48%
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