Puyallup High School

Puyallup High School

Public High School | Grade 10-12
105 7th St SW,  Puyallup, WA
Puyallup School District
3.7
4.0
1,698 Students
A-
Niche Grade

School Details

Head of School
Jason Smith
Student Teacher Ratio
24:1
Average SAT Score
1230
Average ACT Score
28
Math Proficiency
38%
Reading Proficiency
76%
Average GPA
3.5
Graduation Rate
89%

Niche Grade

B+
Academics
B+
Teachers
B+
College Prep
C+
Administration
C+
Resources/Facilities
C+
Clubs and Activities
A
Sports
C+
Food
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Niche Grades

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Niche Grade Details

Academics
Average GPA
3.5
Reading Proficiency
76%
Math Proficiency
38%
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
24:1
Teachers
72
Full Time Teachers
72
Teachers in First or Second Year
10.4%
College Prep
Average SAT
1230
Math
620
Verbal
620
Average ACT
28
Math
27
English
27
Reading
29
Science
27
Number of AP Courses
16
AP Pass Rate
60.4%
AP Math Enrollment
High
AP Science Enrollment
Very High
Other AP Enrollment
High
Clubs and Activities
Girls Athletic Participation
Average
Boys Athletic Participation
Average

GreatSchools Rating

8
Test Scores
5
Equity
6
College Readiness
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Test Scores

Math
35%
State Average
41.7%
Science
61.9%
State Average
49.7%
GreatSchools Test Scores Rating
GreatSchools
The Test Score Rating reflects annual state test results for this school compared with scores statewide.

Teachers and Staff

Students Per Counselor
363:1

Student Diversity

Male
51.8%
Female
47.6%
White
53.9%
Hispanic
17.7%
Two or more races
12.8%
Asian or Pacific Islander
7.2%
Black
4.6%
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
1.6%
Native American
1.6%

School Rankings

#17 Best HS For Athletes in Washington
Source: Niche

Specialty School Programs

AP Programs Offered
IB Programs Offered
Free/Reduced Lunch Offered
Athletics Program

Colleges Students are Considering

Students are most interested in or go on to attend these colleges.
University of Washington 604 Students
Washington State University 417 Students
Central Washington University 306 Students
University of Washington - Tacoma 260 Students
Western Washington University 255 Students
Pacific Lutheran University 243 Students
Eastern Washington University 183 Students
Seattle University 178 Students
Pierce College at Puyallup 171 Students
Seattle Pacific University 163 Students

What Students Want to Study

Niche users from this school are most interested in the following majors.
Business 168 Students
Psychology 123 Students
Nursing 117 Students
Biology 97 Students
Pre-Medicine Studies 83 Students
Computer Science 82 Students
Biochemistry and Molecular Biology 53 Students
Education 52 Students
Chemistry 46 Students
Marketing 40 Students

This School’s Reviews

Niche Reviews
3.7 384 Reviews
4.0 Senior
4/3/2025
I had a pretty good experience. Just had bullying and seemed the admin were more about the accused then the accuser.
5.0 Sophomore
2/21/2025
I personally am currently enjoying my time with Puyallup High School as I have not only been able to find multiple scholarly opportunities but social opportunities to benefit me. However, I have struggled slightly regarding teachers and their teaching and treatment of students. If teachers and students were to respect each other more, I believe it would benefit everyone in the school.
3.0 Senior
1/28/2025
I really enjoy my teachers, there are some AMAZING teachers here. It's mostly the student body and the way administration handles certain situations. When I talk about school it seems like the good outweighs the bad but the student behavior and the way it's handled by admin is just ruins my perception of the school as a whole.
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4.0 5 Reviews
5.0 parent
1/1/2023
The grounds and school always look well kept. Teachers are always up to date with sending reports and letting us know what is going on.
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5.0 parent
7/15/2022
Great student experience, faculty, staff and organization. Safe and fun space for all. Thank you
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1.0 parent
9/29/2021
Most of the teachers are amazing, however the staff in charge of what happens at the school disappoint many. The school does not have a plan to educate the students sent home that have been exposed to the Delta virus. Once a student has been exposed they must leave. Until they have a test saying the...
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4.0 other
11/27/2017
Most of the teachers in the advanced courses are excellent, with a few exceptions. My experience was mostly with them so I can't speak too much about the general classes. We had councilors on-site, but that didn't always help the students with mental illnesses or bullying. There is a strong arts pro...
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Puyallup High School

Puyallup High School is a public school for students in grades 10-12 in Puyallup, WA, in the Puyallup neighborhood, and is served by the Puyallup School District in Washington. The school has a total enrollment of 1,698 and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 24:1. Academic records show that 38% of students achieve proficiency in math, and 76% are proficient in reading. Puyallup High School has received feedback and ratings, with a Niche grade of A- and a GreatSchools Rating of 7 out of 10. The average GPA is 3.5, the graduation rate is 89%, and average standardized test scores include an SAT score of 1230 and an ACT score of 28. The average home value in this area is $593,363. Discover additional schools in the area, like Psd Special Services, E.B. Walker High School, Chief Leschi School, and more. Learn more about what Puyallup has to offer, and browse homes for sale and for rent near Puyallup High School.

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