Curtis Senior High

Public 10-12

 8425 40th W
       University Place, WA  98466


(253) 566-5710

District: University Place School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
77th of 442 Washington High Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $15,647 Help


Feeder schools for Curtis Senior High:

Elementary:    Chambers Elementary
    Evergreen Primary
    Sunset Primary
    University Place Primary
Middle:    Drum Intermediate
    Narrows View Intermediate

Student/teacher ratio:  23.0 Help
Number of students:  1,349

Racial breakdown:

White:
43.0%
Hispanic:
17.5%
Two or more races:
14.2%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  38.3% Help


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Compare Details Curtis Senior High ranks better than 82.6% of high schools in Washington. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2023 the calculated Average Standard Score was 76.84. (See more...)
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The Adjusted Cohort Graduation Rate (ACGR) measures the percentage of Curtis Senior High freshmen who graduate within four years, adjusting for students who transfer in or out.
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Student Body
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Compare Details Student population at Curtis Senior High is diverse. Racial makeup is: White (43%), Hispanic (17.5%), two or more races (14.2%). (See more...)
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Curtis Senior High is 23. (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Curtis Senior High is $15,647.
Schooldigger 2023 Rankings:

Curtis Senior High:

SchoolDigger ranks Curtis Senior High 77th of 442 Washington public high schools. (See Curtis Senior High in the ranking list.)

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African American students:
Hispanic students:
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University Place School District:

SchoolDigger ranks University Place School District 12th of 249 Washington school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Curtis Senior High

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Rank History for all students at Curtis Senior High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools WA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2004 70.73 99th 390 74.6%
2005 69.31 120th 394 69.5%
2006 65.10 144th 395 63.5%
2007 73.70 95th 399 76.2%
2008 65.09 140th 396 64.6%
2009 74.03 90th 402 77.6%
2010 73.19 97th 423 77.1%
2011 62.63 122nd 440 72.3%
2012 62.97 144th 450 68.0%
2013 68.33 105th 454 76.9%
2017 83.10 33rd 301 89.0%
2018 83.92 32nd 315 89.8%
2019 83.40 47th 417 88.7%
2021 85.99 49th 455 89.2%
2022 85.90 48th 434 88.9%
2023 76.84 77th 442 82.6%
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Rank History for Multi-racial students at Curtis Senior High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools WA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 78.84 17th 91 81.3%
2019 70.41 37th 163 77.3%
2021 78.65 28th 195 85.6%
2022 81.21 28th 179 84.4%
2023 68.19 40th 166 75.9%
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Rank History for English Language Learner students at Curtis Senior High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools WA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 66.43 13th 65 80.0%
2019 94.41 3rd 69 95.7%
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Rank History for Special Education students at Curtis Senior High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools WA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 33.65 96th 139 30.9%
2019 34.09 88th 128 31.3%
2021 46.20 97th 212 54.2%
2022 49.95 58th 130 55.4%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Curtis Senior High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools WA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 86.15 15th 227 93.4%
2019 81.38 36th 344 89.5%
2021 86.19 22nd 392 94.4%
2022 88.03 24th 370 93.5%
2023 70.27 70th 362 80.7%
See the entire list of Best Washington High Schools for Low Socio Economic Status Students!

Rank History for Female students at Curtis Senior High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools WA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 83.61 27th 243 88.9%
2019 83.69 38th 358 89.4%
2021 83.23 42nd 390 89.2%
2022 81.75 51st 368 86.1%
2023 76.26 73rd 357 79.6%
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Rank History for Military Connected students at Curtis Senior High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools WA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 60.14 9th 31 71.0%
2021 84.47 5th 47 89.4%
2022 59.92 14th 38 63.2%
2023 62.33 8th 31 74.2%
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Rank History for Male students at Curtis Senior High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools WA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 80.99 40th 254 84.3%
2019 82.05 47th 355 86.8%
2021 85.59 45th 395 88.6%
2022 86.71 39th 363 89.3%
2023 74.05 72nd 358 79.9%
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Rank History for Asian students at Curtis Senior High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools WA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 84.50 10th 87 88.5%
2019 81.32 21st 121 82.6%
2021 88.43 11th 136 91.9%
2022 84.73 21st 124 83.1%
2023 67.11 36th 118 69.5%
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Rank History for African American students at Curtis Senior High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools WA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 63.30 25th 86 70.9%
2021 69.66 25th 111 77.5%
2022 71.90 20th 89 77.5%
2023 67.14 20th 78 74.4%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at Curtis Senior High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools WA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 90.95 9th 156 94.2%
2019 85.29 24th 241 90.0%
2021 88.47 15th 278 94.6%
2022 87.51 24th 261 90.8%
2023 78.96 35th 249 85.9%
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Rank History for Pacific Islander students at Curtis Senior High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools WA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 97.97 1st 33 97.0%
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Rank History for White students at Curtis Senior High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools WA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 72.65 54th 222 75.7%
2019 85.08 30th 382 92.1%
2021 81.38 57th 413 86.2%
2022 81.66 52nd 390 86.7%
2023 71.05 90th 379 76.3%
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Data source: test scores: Washington Office of Superindentent of Public Instruction, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

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Data source: Washington State Office of Superintendent of Public Instruction

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Enrollment information for Curtis Senior High

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 881 53 68 18 7 n/a n/a 0 1027
1989 834 60 71 10 8 n/a n/a 0 983
1990 812 56 67 15 8 n/a n/a 0 958
1991 826 75 75 20 7 n/a n/a 0 1003
1992 805 76 93 23 8 n/a n/a 0 1005
1993 837 112 99 32 7 n/a n/a 0 1087
1994 852 130 124 37 8 n/a n/a 0 1151
1995 894 153 147 40 7 n/a n/a 0 1241
1996 894 153 147 40 7 n/a n/a 0 1241
1997 896 138 167 27 8 n/a n/a 0 1236
1998 891 166 164 31 10 n/a n/a 0 1262
1999 919 153 169 34 8 n/a n/a 0 1283
2000 1005 153 197 47 8 n/a n/a 0 1410
2001 967 166 187 42 9 n/a n/a 0 1371
2002 968 149 192 42 13 n/a n/a 0 1364
2003 968 149 192 42 13 n/a n/a 0 1364
2004 958 165 189 54 13 n/a n/a 0 1379
2005 901 165 212 51 11 n/a n/a 0 1340
2006 959 154 212 63 13 n/a n/a 0 1401
2007 961 172 223 61 13 n/a n/a 0 1430
2008 965 194 212 70 8 n/a n/a 6 1455
2009 864 191 210 74 10 n/a n/a 11 1360
2010 876 224 210 83 12 n/a n/a 0 1405
2011 773 121 148 145 3 6 197 0 1393
2012 783 135 155 130 4 2 180 0 1389
2013 781 143 151 139 3 7 175 0 1399
2014 756 144 173 148 8 9 175 0 1413
2015 775 145 178 146 11 12 179 0 1446
2016 777 143 181 152 11 14 178 0 1456
2017 784 137 169 152 12 14 208 0 1476
2018 719 127 180 158 8 14 208 0 1414
2019 696 123 180 179 8 23 216 0 1425
2020 653 114 166 189 6 16 204 0 1348
2021 653 127 155 228 8 13 196 1 1381
2022 606 127 165 245 6 21 170 5 1345
2023 580 135 176 236 6 19 191 6 1349

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 Curtis Senior High

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 1027 55.0 18.6 0
1989 983 55.0 17.8 n/a
1990 958 52.3 18.3 0
1991 1003 48.9 20.5 n/a
1992 1005 51.0 19.7 n/a
1993 1087 51.8 21.0 n/a
1994 1151 56.8 20.3 n/a
1995 1241 60.4 20.5 n/a
1996 1241 60.4 20.5 n/a
1997 1236 58.6 21.1 n/a
1998 1262 59.0 21.4 n/a
1999 1283 60.3 21.3 n/a
2000 1410 64.3 21.9 n/a
2001 1371 65.9 20.8 n/a
2002 1364 64.3 21.2 13.4
2003 1364 64.3 21.2 13.4
2004 1379 63.0 21.9 17.5
2005 1340 63.3 21.2 21.7
2006 1401 62.5 22.4 13.8
2007 1430 66.0 21.7 16.9
2008 1455 70.0 20.8 20.3
2009 1360 70.0 19.4 21.2
2010 1405 66.2 21.2 24
2011 1393 64.4 21.6 28
2012 1389 62.4 22.2 30.5
2013 1399 63.6 21.9 32.2
2014 1413 n/a n/a 33.4
2015 1446 66.0 21.9 34.2
2016 1456 64.0 22.7 35.6
2017 1476 62.2 23.7 33.9
2018 1414 60.2 23.4 32.8
2019 1425 60.4 23.5 30.7
2020 1348 59.8 22.5 29.9
2021 1381 59.7 23.1 29.3
2022 1345 59.8 22.4 34.8
2023 1349 58.5 23.0 38.3

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 Curtis Senior High

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 1027 55.0 18.6 0
1989 983 55.0 17.8 n/a
1990 958 52.3 18.3 0
1991 1003 48.9 20.5 n/a
1992 1005 51.0 19.7 n/a
1993 1087 51.8 21.0 n/a
1994 1151 56.8 20.3 n/a
1995 1241 60.4 20.5 n/a
1996 1241 60.4 20.5 n/a
1997 1236 58.6 21.1 n/a
1998 1262 59.0 21.4 n/a
1999 1283 60.3 21.3 n/a
2000 1410 64.3 21.9 n/a
2001 1371 65.9 20.8 n/a
2002 1364 64.3 21.2 13.4
2003 1364 64.3 21.2 13.4
2004 1379 63.0 21.9 17.5
2005 1340 63.3 21.2 21.7
2006 1401 62.5 22.4 13.8
2007 1430 66.0 21.7 16.9
2008 1455 70.0 20.8 20.3
2009 1360 70.0 19.4 21.2
2010 1405 66.2 21.2 24
2011 1393 64.4 21.6 28
2012 1389 62.4 22.2 30.5
2013 1399 63.6 21.9 32.2
2014 1413 n/a n/a 33.4
2015 1446 66.0 21.9 34.2
2016 1456 64.0 22.7 35.6
2017 1476 62.2 23.7 33.9
2018 1414 60.2 23.4 32.8
2019 1425 60.4 23.5 30.7
2020 1348 59.8 22.5 29.9
2021 1381 59.7 23.1 29.3
2022 1345 59.8 22.4 34.8
2023 1349 58.5 23.0 38.3

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

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YearCompletely ImmunizedReligious ExemptionMedical ExemptionPersonal ExemptionPolioDiphtheriaHepatitis BVaricellaMMRPertussis
201993.9%1.0%1.3%2.7%97.9%97.0%97.4%96.5%98.6%97.2%

Data source: Washington State Department of Health
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Per Pupil Expenditures for Curtis Senior High

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $560 (4.6%) $11,557 (95.4%) $12,117
2020 $690 (6.1%) $10,552 (93.9%) $11,242
2021 $470 (3.2%) $13,999 (96.8%) $14,469
2022 $822 (5.3%) $14,825 (94.7%) $15,647

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Curtis Senior High

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 47th of 417 High schoolsRanks 77th of 442 High schools
 6.1%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
10th Grade English Language Arts (Curtis Senior High)82.379.3
 2.9%
   10th Grade English Language Arts (University Place School District)82.379.3
 2.9%
   10th Grade English Language Arts (Washington)72.865.9
 6.9%
10th Grade Math (Curtis Senior High)60.950.2
 10.6%
   10th Grade Math (University Place School District)60.950.2
 10.6%
   10th Grade Math (Washington)42.433.3
 9.1%
11th Grade Science (Curtis Senior High)67.353.6
 13.7%
   11th Grade Science (University Place School District)67.353.6
 13.7%
   11th Grade Science (Washington)5050.5
 0.5%
All Grades English Language Arts (Curtis Senior High)82.379.3
 2.9%
   All Grades English Language Arts (University Place School District)7769.2
 7.8%
   All Grades English Language Arts (Washington)6152.9
 8.1%
All Grades Math (Curtis Senior High)60.950.2
 10.6%
   All Grades Math (University Place School District)69.859.1
 10.7%
   All Grades Math (Washington)50.141
 9%
All Grades Science (Curtis Senior High)67.353.6
 13.7%
   All Grades Science (University Place School District)69.257.2
 12%
   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 Students14251349
 5.3%
African American123135
 9.8%
American Indian86
 25%
Asian180176
 2.2%
Hispanic179236
 31.8%
Pacific Islander2319
 17.4%
White696580
 16.7%
Two or More Races216191
 11.6%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients30.7%38.3%
 7.6%


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Frequently Asked Questions about Curtis Senior High

Students at Curtis Senior High are 43% White, 17% Hispanic, 14% Two or more races, 13% Asian, 10% African American, 1% Pacific Islander.

Curtis Senior High ranks 77th of 442 Washington high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

In the 2022-23 school year, 1,349 students attended Curtis Senior High.

Curtis Senior High is fed by the following schools:

Elementary : Chambers Elementary
Elementary : Evergreen Primary
Elementary : Sunset Primary
Elementary : University Place Primary
Middle : Drum Intermediate
Middle : Narrows View Intermediate


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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau, the Washington State Department of Health and the Washington Office of Superindentent of Public Instruction. Attendance Areas provided by ATTOM.

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