Bates Technical College School District

1101 South Yakima Ave.
Tacoma, WA 98405
For the 2026 school year, there are 2 public high schools serving 343 students in Bates Technical College School District.
Public High Schools in Bates Technical College School District have a diversity score of 0.52, which is less than the Washington public high school average of 0.68.
Public High School in Bates Technical College School District have a Graduation Rate of 50%, which is less than the Washington average of 84%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Bates Technical High School, with <50% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Washington or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 33% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Washington public high school average of 51% (majority Hispanic).

Overview

This School District
This State (WA)
# Schools
2 Schools
859 Schools
# Students
343 Students
388,551 Students
# Teachers
n/a
18,642 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.
This School District
State Average (WA)
(10-11)
<50%
60%
(16-17)
60-79%
61%
(21-22)
≤5%
84%

Students by Ethnicity:

0.52
0.68
% American Indian
2%
2%
% Asian
2%
8%
% Hispanic
7%
26%
% Black
13%
5%
% White
67%
49%
% Hawaiian
2%
1%
% Two or more races
7%
9%
All Ethnic Groups

Best Bates Technical College School District Public High Schools (2026)

School
(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
Gr: 9-12
Rank: n/an/a
1101 South Yakima Avenue
Tacoma, WA 98405
(253) 680-7584
Gr: 9-12 | 343 students Minority enrollment: 33%

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Quick Facts (2026)

  • District size: 2 schools
  • Grades: 09-12
  • Enrollment: 343 students
  • Minority Enrollment: 33%
  • : ≤5%
  • : <50%
  • : 60-79%
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WA Dept. of Education

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