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
1,708 Students
A-
Niche Grade

School Details

Head of School
Jason Smith
Student Teacher Ratio
23:1
Average SAT Score
1230
Average ACT Score
28
Math Proficiency
38%
Reading Proficiency
76%
Average GPA
3.5
Graduation Rate
92%

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 Grade Details

Academics
Average GPA
3.5
Reading Proficiency
76%
Math Proficiency
38%
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
23:1
Teachers
73
Full Time Teachers
73
Teachers in First or Second Year
10.4%
College Prep
Average SAT
1230
Math
620
Verbal
620
Average ACT
28
Math
28
English
28
Reading
29
Science
27
Number of AP Courses
16
AP Pass Rate
60.4%
AP Math Enrollment
Very High
AP Science Enrollment
Very High
Other AP Enrollment
Very High
Clubs and Activities
Girls Athletic Participation
High
Boys Athletic Participation
High

GreatSchools Rating

8
Test Scores
5
Equity
8
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
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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%
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School Rankings

#17 Best HS For Athletes in Washington
Source: Niche

Specialty School Programs

AP 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 595 Students
Washington State University 411 Students
Central Washington University 312 Students
Western Washington University 252 Students
University of Washington - Tacoma 247 Students
Pacific Lutheran University 232 Students
Seattle University 183 Students
Eastern Washington University 181 Students
Pierce College at Puyallup 175 Students
Seattle Pacific University 163 Students

What Students Want to Study

Niche users from this school are most interested in the following majors.
Business 167 Students
Psychology 120 Students
Nursing 110 Students
Biology 97 Students
Computer Science 87 Students
Pre-Medicine Studies 81 Students
Education 53 Students
Biochemistry and Molecular Biology 48 Students
Chemistry 47 Students
Marketing 38 Students

This School’s Reviews

Niche Reviews
3.7 377 Reviews
4.0 Junior
7/9/2024
Puyallup high school is overall a great place to be with supportive and helpful teachers and staff. The staff wants the best possible outcome for all of their students.
4.0 Alum
8/22/2023
Best part was the teachers and memories with friends, worst part was the students and their behavior.
4.0 Senior
8/1/2023
Overall, most of the teachers within the school are great at their job, they keep students very engaged with the subjects they teach. From my perspective, there is an issue with students vaping on campus but the school has been trying their best to get ontop of it.
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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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