Pierce County Skills Center serves 315 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 26:1 is higher than the Washington state level of 16:1.
Minority enrollment is 39% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Washington state average of 52% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026)
- School Type: Vocational school
- Grades: 8-12
- Enrollment: 315 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 26:1
- Minority Enrollment: 39%
- Reading Proficiency: ≥80%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WA Dept. of Education
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Pierce County Skills Center's student population of 315 students has grown by 51% over five school years.
The teacher population of 12 teachers has declined by 14% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 8-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
315 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
12 teachers
School Calendar
Last Day of School
Mon. May 25, 2026
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.
The diversity score of Pierce County Skills Center 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.
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(16-17)≥80%
61%
Student-Teacher Ratio
26:1
16:1
American Indian
2%
1%
Asian
2%
9%
Hispanic
23%
26%
Black
5%
5%
White
61%
48%
Hawaiian
2%
2%
Two or more races
5%
9%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
26%
49%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WA Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id='faq'>Frequently Asked Questions What schools are Pierce County Skills Center often compared to?
Pierce County Skills Centeris often viewed alongside schools like Puget Sound Skills Center by visitors of our site.
How many students attend Pierce County Skills Center?
315 students attend Pierce County Skills Center.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
61% of Pierce County Skills Center students are White, 23% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Black, 5% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are American Indian, 2% of students are Asian, and 2% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Pierce County Skills Center?
Pierce County Skills Center has a student ration of 26:1, which is higher than the Washington state average of 16:1.
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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