Summary:
The Puyallup School District, ranked in the top third of Washington state, operates five high schools serving grades 8-12, including three large comprehensive schools and two smaller alternative programs, collectively educating over 5,400 students.
Among the comprehensive schools, Puyallup High School stands out as the top performer, boasting the district's highest graduation rate and strongest scores in English and science, while Emerald Ridge High School and Gov John Rogers High School also show strong results, particularly in English. However, a significant district-wide challenge is math proficiency, which lags behind state averages at all comprehensive high schools. The two alternative schools, E B Walker High School and Puyallup Open Doors/POD, serve students with greater economic need and show very different outcomes, with E B Walker demonstrating improvement and a much higher graduation rate than POD.
Overall, the Puyallup School District's comprehensive high schools consistently exceed state averages for graduation and proficiency in English and science. Parents should note the distinct models and performance levels between the traditional and alternative pathways, and be aware that while the district excels in many areas, math achievement is a key area for growth across all schools.
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