Puyallup High School

Public 10-12

 105 Seventh St SW
       Puyallup, WA  98371-5333


(253) 841-8711

District: Puyallup School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
105th of 442 Washington High Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $15,316 Help


Feeder schools for Puyallup High School:

Elementary:    Fruitland Elementary
    Karshner Elementary
    Maplewood Elementary
    Meeker Elementary
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Middle:    Aylen Junior High
    Edgemont Junior High
    Kalles Junior High

Student/teacher ratio:  23.4 Help
Number of students:  1,701

Racial breakdown:

White:
53.9%
Hispanic:
17.7%
Two or more races:
12.8%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  38.4% Help


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Compare Details Puyallup High School ranks better than 76.2% of high schools in Washington. It also ranks first among 3 ranked high schools in the Puyallup School District! (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2023 the calculated Average Standard Score was 70.84. (See more...)
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The Adjusted Cohort Graduation Rate (ACGR) measures the percentage of Puyallup High School freshmen who graduate within four years, adjusting for students who transfer in or out.
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The high school dropout rate measures the percentage of students who do not complete their high school education.
Student Body
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Compare Details Student population at Puyallup High School is diverse. Racial makeup is: White (53.9%), Hispanic (17.7%), two or more races (12.8%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 38.4% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Puyallup High School is 23.4, which is the 2nd best among 3 high schools in the Puyallup School District. (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Puyallup High School is $15,316, which is the lowest among 5 high schools in the Puyallup School District!
Schooldigger 2023 Rankings:

Puyallup High School:

SchoolDigger ranks Puyallup High School 105th of 442 Washington public high schools. (See Puyallup High School in the ranking list.)

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Puyallup School District:

SchoolDigger ranks Puyallup School District 93rd of 249 Washington school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Puyallup High School

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Rank History for all students at Puyallup High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools WA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2004 61.51 162nd 390 58.5%
2005 58.97 182nd 394 53.8%
2006 65.79 140th 395 64.6%
2007 71.20 112th 399 71.9%
2008 78.04 64th 396 83.8%
2009 78.39 66th 402 83.6%
2010 69.74 129th 423 69.5%
2011 68.79 80th 440 81.8%
2012 64.62 125th 450 72.2%
2013 69.76 95th 454 79.1%
2015 46.23 182nd 341 46.6%
2016 74.84 59th 306 80.7%
2017 74.83 66th 301 78.1%
2018 61.46 125th 315 60.3%
2019 68.55 114th 417 72.7%
2021 76.33 78th 455 82.9%
2022 74.36 93rd 434 78.6%
2023 70.84 105th 442 76.2%
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Rank History for Multi-racial students at Puyallup High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools WA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 55.15 73rd 163 55.2%
2021 57.20 74th 195 62.1%
2022 62.59 61st 179 65.9%
2023 58.59 59th 166 64.5%
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Rank History for English Language Learner students at Puyallup High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools WA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 73.64 15th 69 78.3%
2021 33.52 61st 102 40.2%
2022 32.72 44th 70 37.1%
2023 54.25 12th 44 72.7%
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Rank History for Special Education students at Puyallup High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools WA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 29.59 102nd 139 26.6%
2019 14.11 127th 128 0.8%
2021 25.98 167th 212 21.2%
2022 37.85 78th 130 40.0%
2023 27.64 85th 110 22.7%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Puyallup High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools WA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 47.76 137th 227 39.6%
2019 58.02 120th 344 65.1%
2021 81.70 31st 392 92.1%
2022 72.79 76th 370 79.5%
2023 75.79 49th 362 86.5%
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Rank History for Female students at Puyallup High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools WA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 55.08 126th 243 48.1%
2019 66.02 107th 358 70.1%
2021 69.57 87th 390 77.7%
2022 72.78 81st 368 78.0%
2023 70.65 98th 357 72.5%
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Rank History for Military Connected students at Puyallup High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools WA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2022 13.72 35th 38 7.9%
2023 40.23 21st 31 32.3%
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Rank History for Male students at Puyallup High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools WA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 61.66 100th 254 60.6%
2019 69.34 86th 355 75.8%
2021 78.56 63rd 395 84.1%
2022 71.53 95th 363 73.8%
2023 65.94 101st 358 71.8%
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Rank History for Asian students at Puyallup High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools WA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 57.93 46th 121 62.0%
2021 46.26 71st 136 47.8%
2022 55.53 58th 124 53.2%
2023 73.58 31st 118 73.7%
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Rank History for African American students at Puyallup High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools WA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 32.43 60th 86 30.2%
2021 75.44 17th 111 84.7%
2022 94.11 3rd 89 96.6%
2023 62.59 24th 78 69.2%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at Puyallup High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools WA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 50.24 77th 156 50.6%
2019 68.72 59th 241 75.5%
2021 73.57 44th 278 84.2%
2022 61.86 75th 261 71.3%
2023 66.63 66th 249 73.5%
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Rank History for White students at Puyallup High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools WA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 53.48 115th 222 48.2%
2019 64.76 115th 382 69.9%
2021 74.04 79th 413 80.9%
2022 72.24 98th 390 74.9%
2023 65.38 119th 379 68.6%
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Data source: test scores: Washington Office of Superindentent of Public Instruction, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

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Enrollment information for Puyallup High School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 1287 6 45 20 18 n/a n/a 0 1376
1989 1291 8 61 29 28 n/a n/a 0 1417
1990 1278 12 61 23 23 n/a n/a 0 1397
1991 1286 15 48 26 30 n/a n/a 0 1405
1992 1347 24 59 25 35 n/a n/a 0 1490
1993 1439 19 69 28 29 n/a n/a 0 1584
1994 1459 21 65 30 30 n/a n/a 0 1605
1995 1528 34 68 55 33 n/a n/a 0 1718
1996 1528 34 68 55 33 n/a n/a 0 1718
1997 1612 35 78 54 28 n/a n/a 0 1807
1998 1652 43 84 71 33 n/a n/a 0 1883
1999 1699 38 88 66 33 n/a n/a 0 1924
2000 1628 40 88 70 33 n/a n/a 0 1859
2001 1468 34 68 61 31 n/a n/a 0 1662
2002 1317 36 75 52 32 n/a n/a 0 1512
2003 1317 36 75 52 32 n/a n/a 0 1512
2004 1361 34 76 61 27 n/a n/a 0 1559
2005 1414 45 86 81 24 n/a n/a 0 1650
2006 1498 37 87 87 26 n/a n/a 26 1761
2007 1458 42 93 105 34 n/a n/a 47 1779
2008 1350 32 99 106 42 n/a n/a 75 1704
2009 1258 37 96 105 46 n/a n/a 85 1627
2010 1205 114 115 134 39 n/a n/a 1 1608
2011 1201 56 83 133 30 13 61 0 1577
2012 1140 34 82 141 26 17 124 0 1564
2013 1107 25 76 153 21 14 138 0 1534
2014 1141 29 85 167 21 16 130 0 1589
2015 1147 35 82 201 22 11 166 0 1664
2016 1188 46 92 227 19 11 169 0 1752
2017 1220 55 88 241 14 15 180 0 1813
2018 1205 57 107 256 13 16 168 0 1822
2019 1183 72 116 261 14 15 176 0 1837
2020 1162 56 133 296 27 18 179 1 1872
2021 1081 65 116 295 24 32 188 1 1802
2022 958 59 129 277 24 33 218 10 1708
2023 916 79 122 301 27 28 217 11 1701

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Puyallup High School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 1376 68.0 20.2 0
1989 1417 68.0 20.8 n/a
1990 1397 71.6 19.5 0
1991 1405 72.9 19.2 n/a
1992 1490 71.2 20.9 n/a
1993 1584 70.7 22.4 n/a
1994 1605 69.8 23.0 n/a
1995 1718 82.4 20.8 n/a
1996 1718 82.4 20.8 n/a
1997 1807 90.5 20.0 n/a
1998 1883 89.7 21.0 n/a
1999 1924 94.4 20.4 n/a
2000 1859 94.2 19.7 n/a
2001 1662 88.6 18.8 n/a
2002 1512 77.8 19.4 16.3
2003 1512 77.8 19.4 16.3
2004 1559 77.0 20.2 16
2005 1650 76.6 21.5 19.8
2006 1761 80.9 21.8 16.5
2007 1779 81.3 21.9 16.3
2008 1704 71.4 23.9 17.2
2009 1627 71.4 22.8 22.1
2010 1608 65.4 24.5 22.6
2011 1577 65.0 24.2 23.3
2012 1564 68.3 22.8 29.3
2013 1534 67.8 22.5 32.1
2014 1589 n/a n/a 29.3
2015 1664 74.0 22.4 29.7
2016 1752 72.0 24.3 30.2
2017 1813 77.8 23.3 29.8
2018 1822 78.1 23.3 27.5
2019 1837 79.8 23.0 27.5
2020 1872 74.3 25.1 27.7
2021 1802 70.1 25.6 28.4
2022 1708 72.5 23.5 32.1
2023 1701 72.5 23.4 38.4

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Puyallup High School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 1376 68.0 20.2 0
1989 1417 68.0 20.8 n/a
1990 1397 71.6 19.5 0
1991 1405 72.9 19.2 n/a
1992 1490 71.2 20.9 n/a
1993 1584 70.7 22.4 n/a
1994 1605 69.8 23.0 n/a
1995 1718 82.4 20.8 n/a
1996 1718 82.4 20.8 n/a
1997 1807 90.5 20.0 n/a
1998 1883 89.7 21.0 n/a
1999 1924 94.4 20.4 n/a
2000 1859 94.2 19.7 n/a
2001 1662 88.6 18.8 n/a
2002 1512 77.8 19.4 16.3
2003 1512 77.8 19.4 16.3
2004 1559 77.0 20.2 16
2005 1650 76.6 21.5 19.8
2006 1761 80.9 21.8 16.5
2007 1779 81.3 21.9 16.3
2008 1704 71.4 23.9 17.2
2009 1627 71.4 22.8 22.1
2010 1608 65.4 24.5 22.6
2011 1577 65.0 24.2 23.3
2012 1564 68.3 22.8 29.3
2013 1534 67.8 22.5 32.1
2014 1589 n/a n/a 29.3
2015 1664 74.0 22.4 29.7
2016 1752 72.0 24.3 30.2
2017 1813 77.8 23.3 29.8
2018 1822 78.1 23.3 27.5
2019 1837 79.8 23.0 27.5
2020 1872 74.3 25.1 27.7
2021 1802 70.1 25.6 28.4
2022 1708 72.5 23.5 32.1
2023 1701 72.5 23.4 38.4

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.

Immunization Rates

Puyallup High School

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YearCompletely ImmunizedReligious ExemptionMedical ExemptionPersonal ExemptionPolioDiphtheriaHepatitis BVaricellaMMRPertussis
201993.7%0.1%1.0%3.3%98.1%98.4%98.3%96.8%98.1%97.7%

Data source: Washington State Department of Health
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Per Pupil Expenditures for Puyallup High School

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $562 (4.6%) $11,584 (95.4%) $12,146
2020 $464 (5.7%) $7,684 (94.3%) $8,148
2021 $356 (2.7%) $13,038 (97.3%) $13,394
2022 $753 (4.9%) $14,563 (95.1%) $15,316

Data source: Washington Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Puyallup High School

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 114th of 417 High schoolsRanks 105th of 442 High schools
 3.6%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
10th Grade English Language Arts (Puyallup High School)82.874.7
 8.1%
   10th Grade English Language Arts (Puyallup School District)80.171.1
 9%
   10th Grade English Language Arts (Washington)72.865.9
 6.9%
10th Grade Math (Puyallup High School)52.734
 18.7%
   10th Grade Math (Puyallup School District)42.531.6
 10.9%
   10th Grade Math (Washington)42.433.3
 9.1%
11th Grade Science (Puyallup High School)4964.3
 15.3%
   11th Grade Science (Puyallup School District)44.956.2
 11.4%
   11th Grade Science (Washington)5050.5
 0.5%
All Grades English Language Arts (Puyallup High School)82.874.7
 8.1%
   All Grades English Language Arts (Puyallup School District)65.854.5
 11.3%
   All Grades English Language Arts (Washington)6152.9
 8.1%
All Grades Math (Puyallup High School)52.734
 18.7%
   All Grades Math (Puyallup School District)52.441.9
 10.6%
   All Grades Math (Washington)50.141
 9%
All Grades Science (Puyallup High School)4964.3
 15.3%
   All Grades Science (Puyallup School District)54.148.8
 5.3%
   All Grades Science (Washington)52.748.8
 4%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students18371701
 7.4%
African American7279
 9.7%
American Indian1427
 92.9%
Asian116122
 5.2%
Hispanic261301
 15.3%
Pacific Islander1528
 86.7%
White1183916
 22.6%
Two or More Races176217
 23.3%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients27.5%38.4%
 11%


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Frequently Asked Questions about Puyallup High School

Students at Puyallup High School are 54% White, 18% Hispanic, 13% Two or more races, 7% Asian, 5% African American, 2% Pacific Islander, 2% American Indian.

Puyallup High School ranks 105th of 442 Washington high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

In the 2022-23 school year, 1,701 students attended Puyallup High School.

Puyallup High School is fed by the following schools:

Elementary : Fruitland Elementary
Elementary : Karshner Elementary
Elementary : Maplewood Elementary
Elementary : Meeker Elementary
Elementary : Mt View Elementary
Elementary : Northwood Elementary
Elementary : Shaw Road Elementary
Elementary : Spinning Elementary
Elementary : Stewart Elementary
Elementary : Waller Road Elementary
Middle : Aylen Junior High
Middle : Edgemont Junior High
Middle : Kalles Junior High


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