For the 2026 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 343 students in Bates Technical College School District.
Public Schools in Bates Technical College School District have a diversity score of 0.52, which is less than the Washington public school average of 0.69.
Minority enrollment is 33% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Washington public school average of 53% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (WA)
# Schools
2 Schools
2,552 Schools
# Students
343 Students
1,096,569 Students
# Teachers
n/a
60,938 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
n/a
n/a
Student By Grade
District Rank
The school district's graduation rate of 5% has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(10-11)<50%
60%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(16-17)60-79%
61%
Graduation Rate
(21-22)≤5%
84%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.52
0.69
% American Indian
2%
1%
% Asian
2%
9%
% Hispanic
7%
27%
% Black
13%
5%
% White
67%
47%
% Hawaiian
2%
2%
% Two or more races
7%
9%
All Ethnic Groups
Best Bates Technical College School District Public Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: n/an/a
Bates Technical College - Open Doors
Alternative School
1101 South Yakima Ave.
Tacoma, WA 98405
(253) 680-7184
Tacoma, WA 98405
(253) 680-7184
Gr: 9-12
Rank: n/an/a
1101 South Yakima Avenue
Tacoma, WA 98405
(253) 680-7584
Tacoma, WA 98405
(253) 680-7584
Gr: 9-12 | 343 students Minority enrollment: 33%
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Bates Technical College School District?
Bates Technical College School District manages 2 public schools serving 343 students.
What is the racial composition of students in Bates Technical College School District?
67% of Bates Technical College School District students are White, 13% of students are Black, 7% of students are Hispanic, 7% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are American Indian, 2% of students are Asian, and 2% of students are Hawaiian.
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