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Tacoma School
District 601 S 8th Tacoma WA 98401 253-571-1010
Tacoma School District operates 63 schools covering grades PK-12, which serve 31,694 students in Tacoma. 40 schools are elementary level (generally grades PK-5 or PK-6), 18 are middle schools (generally grades 6-8 or 7-8), 8 are elementary/middle (K-8) schools, 17 are high schools (generally grades 9-12). Student/teacher ratio is 17.9:1 (district-wide). The district employs 1,771 classroom teachers. 51.6% of teachers have a Masters Degree or higher. Per Pupil cost is $9,164. A variety of programs, services, and personnel are provided for Limited English Speaking (LEP), Gifted & Talented, and Special Needs students. 6.2% of students are enrolled in the Transitional Bilingual program, 12.2% receive Special Education services. Support services for all students, as needed, include speech/language, tutoring and counseling.
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Fife School
District 5802 20th St E Tacoma WA 98424 253-284-1000
Fife School District operates 7 schools covering grades PK-12 (1 PK-1, 2 gr. 2-5, 1 gr. 6-7, 1 gr. 8-9, 1 high-10-12, and 1 alternative-Learning Opportunity Center) which serve 3,292 students in Milton, Fife, Edgewood and Tacoma. Student/teacher ratio is 19.3:1 (district-wide). The district employs 171 classroom teachers. 61.4% of teachers have a Masters Degree or higher. Per Pupil cost is $7,517. A variety of programs, services, and personnel are provided for Limited English Speaking (LEP), Gifted & Talented, and Special Needs students. 8.3% of students are enrolled in the Transitional Bilingual program, 9% receive Special Education services. Support services for all students, as needed, include speech/language, tutoring and counseling.
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Franklin Pierce
School District 315 129th St S Tacoma WA 98444 253-537-0211
Franklin Pierce School District operates 15 schools covering grades PK-12, which serve 7,600 students. 8 schools are elementary level (generally grades PK-5 or PK-6), 2 are middle schools (generally grades 6-8 or 7-8), 3 are high schools (generally grades 9-12) and 2 are alternative programs (I-School, New Pathways Storefront School). Student/teacher ratio is 17.9:1 (district-wide). The district employs 428 classroom teachers. 56.5% of teachers have a Masters Degree or higher. Per Pupil cost is $8,005. A variety of programs, services, and personnel are provided for Limited English Speaking (LEP), Gifted & Talented, and Special Needs students. 4.9% of students are enrolled in the Transitional Bilingual program, 14% receive Special Education services. Support services for all students, as needed, include speech/language, tutoring and counseling.
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Clover
Park School District 10903 Gravelly Lake Dr SW Lakewood WA 98499
Clover Park School District operates 29 schools covering grades PK-12, which serve 11,757 students in the communities of Lakewood, Fort Lewis and Tacoma. 17 schools are elementary level (grades PK-5 or K-5), 5 are middle schools (grades 6-8), and 4 are high schools (grades 9-12). Special Education Services/Relife serves grades PK-12 and Learning Community covers grades 5-10. Alfaretta House serves grades 11-12. A-1 High School and Re-Entry High School are small programs serving 153 and 13 students, respectively. Student/teacher ratio is 19:1 (district-wide). The district employs 688 classroom teachers. 57.3% of teachers have a Masters Degree or higher. Per Pupil cost is $8,271. A variety of programs, services, and personnel are provided for Limited English Speaking (LEP), Gifted & Talented, and Special Needs students. 9% of students are enrolled in the Transitional Bilingual program, 13.4% receive Special Education services. Support services for all students, as needed, include speech/language, tutoring and counseling.
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Puyallup
School District
Puyallup School District operates 36 schools covering grades
PK-12, which serve 21,018 students in the communities of Puyallup, Edgewood and
Tacoma. 25 schools are elementary level (K-6 or PK-6), 6 are junior high
schools (grades 7-9), and 4 are high schools (grades 8-12 or 10-12).
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Bethel School
District
Bethel School District operates 25 schools covering grades PK-12, which serve 18,003 students in the communities of Spanaway, Graham, Roy and Tacoma. 15 schools are elementary level (K-6), 5 are junior high schools (grades 7-9), and 3 are high schools (10-12). Challenger Secondary School serves grades 8-12. Student/teacher ratio is 20:1 (district-wide). The district employs 911 classroom teachers. 61% of teachers have a Masters Degree or higher. Per Pupil cost is $6,853. A variety of programs, services, and personnel are provided for Limited English Speaking (LEP), Gifted & Talented, and Special Needs students. 1.5% of students are enrolled in the Transitional Bilingual program, 12.9% receive Special Education services. Support services for all students, as needed, include speech/language, tutoring and counseling. Before- & after-school child care is available at several elementary schools in the district (most through the YMCA, one with a school-run "explorer club" program).
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University Place
School District 3717 Grandview Dr W University Place WA 98466 253-566-5600
University Place School District operates 9 schools covering grades PK-12, which serve 5,497 students. 4 schools are elementary level (PK-4 or K-4), 2 are intermediate schools (grades 5-7), 1 is a junior high school (grades 8-9) and 1 is a high school (grades 10-12). University Place Special Education serves grades K-12. Student/teacher ratio is 18:1 (district-wide). The district employs 315 classroom teachers. 62.2% of teachers have a Masters Degree or higher. Per Pupil cost is $7,225. A variety of programs, services, and personnel are provided for Limited English Speaking (LEP), Gifted & Talented, and Special Needs students. 2% of students are enrolled in the Transitional Bilingual program, 12.1% receive Special Education services. Support services for all students, as needed, include speech/language, tutoring and counseling. Before- and after-school child care for students in grades 1-6 is offered in cooperation with University Place Latchkey Association.
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White
River School District 240 N A St Buckley WA 98321 360-829-0600
White River School District operates 10 schools covering grades PK-12, which serve 4,112 students in the communities of Buckley and Wilkeson. 5 schools are elementary level (grades PK-5 or K-5), 2 are middle schools (grades 6-8), and 1 is a high school (grades 9-12). White River District Special Education Facilities serves grades PK-K and Collins Alternative Programs takes in grades 4-12. Student/teacher ratio is 15:1 (district-wide). The district employs 259 classroom teachers. 65.3% of teachers have a Masters Degree or higher. Per Pupil cost is $7,499. A variety of programs, services, and personnel are provided for Limited English Speaking (LEP), Gifted & Talented, and Special Needs students. 0.6% of students are enrolled in the Transitional Bilingual program, 13% receive Special Education services. Support services for all students, as needed, include speech/language, tutoring and counseling. Kids Klub provides before- and after-school care for elementary school students at 2 of the district schools, with transportation to and from these sites provided.
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Eatonville
School District 208
Eatonville School District operates 5 schools covering grades PK-12, which serve 2,186 students in the communities of Ashford and Eatonville. 3 schools are elementary level (K-5 or K-6), 1 is a middle school (grades 6-8), and 1 is a high school (grades 9-12). Student/teacher ratio is 19:1 (district-wide). The district employs 115 classroom teachers. 62.6 % of teachers have a Masters Degree or higher. Per Pupil cost is $6,683. A variety of programs, services, and personnel are provided for Limited English Speaking (LEP), Gifted & Talented, and Special Needs students. 0.5% of students are enrolled in the Transitional Bilingual program, 10% receive Special Education services. Support services for all students, as needed, include speech/language, tutoring and counseling.
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Peninsula
School District 14015 62nd Ave NW Gig Harbor WA 98332 253-857-3525
Peninsula School District operates 15 schools covering grades PK-12, which serve 9,439 students in the communities of Lakebay and Gig Harbor. 8 schools are elementary level (grades PK-5 or K-5), 4 are middle schools (grades 6-8), and 3 are high schools (grades 9-12), including Henderson Bay Alternative High School, which serves 159 students. Student/teacher ratio is 17:1 (district-wide). The district employs 571 classroom teachers. 71.6% of teachers have a Masters Degree or higher. Per Pupil cost is $7,054. A variety of programs, services, and personnel are provided for Limited English Speaking (LEP), Gifted & Talented, and Special Needs students. 0.6% of students are enrolled in the Transitional Bilingual program, 12.2% receive Special Education services. Support services for all students, as needed, include speech/language, tutoring and counseling.
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Orting School
District 120 Washington Ave N Orting WA 98360 360-893-6500
Orting School District operates 4 schools covering grades PK-12, which serve 2,127 students. 2 schools are elementary level (grades PK-2 and 3-5), 1 is a middle school (grades 6-8), and 1 is a high school (grades 9-12). Student/teacher ratio is 17:1 (district-wide). The district employs 120 classroom teachers. 65.8% of teachers have a Masters Degree or higher. Per Pupil cost is $7,238. A variety of programs, services, and personnel are provided for Limited English Speaking (LEP), Gifted & Talented, and Special Needs students. 1.5% of students are enrolled in the Transitional Bilingual program, 13.3% receive Special Education services. Support services for all students, as needed, include speech/language, tutoring and counseling. Tacoma YMCA offers before- and after-school child care for elementary school age students (PK-5).
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Steilacoom
Historical School District 510 Chambers St Steilacoom WA 98388 253-983-2200
Steilacoom Historical School District operates 8 schools covering grades PK-12, which serve 3,437 students in the communities of Steilacoom and Dupont. 5 schools are elementary level (grades K-2, 3-5 or K-5), 1 is a middle school (grades 6-8), and 1 is a high school (grades 9-12). Washington Virtual Academy serves grades K-8. Student/teacher ratio is 23:1 (district-wide). The district employs 140 classroom teachers. 60.7% of teachers have a Masters Degree or higher. Per Pupil cost is $7,189. A variety of programs, services, and personnel are provided for Limited English Speaking (LEP), Gifted & Talented, and Special Needs students. 1.3% of students are enrolled in the Transitional Bilingual program, 6.6% receive Special Education services. Support services for all students, as needed, include speech/language, tutoring and counseling.
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Sumner School
District 1202 Wood Ave Sumner WA 98390 253-891-6000
Sumner School District operates 13 schools covering grades PK-12, which serve 8,308 students in the communities of Sumner, Bonney Lake and Puyallup. 8 schools are elementary level (grades K-5), 3 are middle schools (grades 6-8), and 2 are high schools (grades 9-12). Student/teacher ratio is 19:1 (district-wide). The district employs 461 classroom teachers. 63.6% of teachers have a Masters Degree or higher. Per Pupil cost is $7,049. A variety of programs, services, and personnel are provided for Limited English Speaking (LEP), Gifted & Talented, and Special Needs students. 1.9% of students are enrolled in the Transitional Bilingual program, 12.4% receive Special Education services. Support services for all students, as needed, include speech/language, tutoring and counseling. Before- & After-School Care is available to students at Daffodil Valley, Emerald Hills, Bonney Lake, Maple Lawn, McAlder, Victor Falls, and Liberty Ridge Elementary schools through Sumner Bonney Lake Recreation.