Puyallup School District

The Puyallup School District encompasses 37 schools, including 23 elementary schools, 7 middle schools, 5 high schools, and 2 alternative schools, serving students in the Puyallup area. The district's schools exhibit a range of performance, with standout schools like Puyallup High School and Fruitland Elementary ranking among the top in the state, while some alternative schools struggle with lower graduation rates and higher dropout rates.

The district's high schools have a wide range of 4-year graduation rates, from 76.7% at Puyallup Online Academy to 91.9% at Gov John Rogers High School. Test scores also vary, with the district and its schools performing above the state average in many areas, but with room for improvement, especially in math proficiency. Socioeconomic factors appear to play a significant role, as schools with higher free/reduced lunch rates tend to have lower test scores and graduation rates.

The wide range in spending per student, from $10,393 at Puyallup Online Academy to $28,442 at Puyallup Open Doors/POD, raises questions about how resources are being allocated across the district. Additionally, the student-teacher ratios vary considerably, with the alternative schools having much higher ratios, which may impact the level of individualized attention and support available to students.