Bates Technical High School (2026 Ranking)

Q: What schools are Bates Technical High School often compared to?

Bates Technical High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Bates Technical College - Open Doors, Tacoma Business Academy by visitors of our site.

Q: What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?

<50% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 60% WA state average), while 60-79% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 61% WA state average).

Q: What is the graduation rate of Bates Technical High School?

The graduation rate of Bates Technical High School is 50%, which is lower than the Washington state average of 84%.

Q: How many students attend Bates Technical High School?

533 students attend Bates Technical High School.

Q: What is the racial composition of the student body?

52% of Bates Technical High School students are White, 23% of students are Hispanic, 11% of students are Black, 9% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are American Indian, 2% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.

Q: What grades does Bates Technical High School offer ?

Bates Technical High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (No virtual instruction).

Q: What school district is Bates Technical High School part of?

Bates Technical High School is part of Bates Technical College School District.

Q: In what neighborhood is Bates Technical High School located?

Bates Technical High School is located in the New Tacoma neighborhood of Tacoma, WA. There are 9 other public schools located in New Tacoma.

1101 South Yakima Avenue
Tacoma, WA 98405

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Bates Technical High School serves 533 students in grades 9-12.

The percentage of students achieving is <50% (which is lower than the Washington state average of 60%). The percentage of students achieving is 60-79% (which is approximately equal to the Washington state average of 61%).

Minority enrollment is 48% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Washington state average of 52% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Facts (2026)

Grades: 9-12
Enrollment: 533 students
Minority Enrollment: 48%
: <50% (Btm 50% in WA)
: <50%
: 60-79%
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WA Dept. of Education

School Overview

Bates Technical High School's student population of 533 students has grown by 39% over five school years.

Grades Offered

Grades 9-12
(No virtual instruction)

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Distribution of Students By Grade Trends
Grade	Bates Technical High School
9	4
10	23
11	129
12	377

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Total Students

533 students

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Total Students Trends Over Years (2008-2022)
Year	Bates Technical High School
2022	405
2021	381
2020	171
2019	171
2018	270
2017	270
2016	298
2015	268
2014	185
2013	267
2012	320
2011	344
2010	329
2009	271
2008	340

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Gender %

Total Classroom Teachers

n/a

Year Founded

1940

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School Rankings

The of Bates Technical High School is 0.66, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.69. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.

This School

State Level (WA)

(10-11)

<50%

60%

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Math Proficiency Comparison Over Years (2010-2011)
Year	Bates Technical High School	Washington	Bates Technical College School District
2011	50%	60%	50%
2010	50%	54%	50%

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(16-17)

60-79%

61%

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Reading and Language Arts Proficiency Comparison Over Years (2010-2017)
Year	Bates Technical High School	Washington	Bates Technical College School District
2017	69%	61%	69%
2016	50%	62%	50%
2014	69%	74%	69%
2013	69%	73%	69%
2011	69%	70%	69%
2010	50%	70%	50%

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Student-Teacher Ratio

n/a

16:1

American Indian

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American Indian Student Percentage Comparison Over Years (2008-2022)
Year	Bates Technical High School	Washington	Bates Technical College School District
2022	1%	1%	1%
2021	2%	1%	2%
2020	2%	1%	2%
2019	2%	1%	2%
2018	2%	1%	2%
2017	2%	1%	2%
2016	1%	2%	1%
2015	2%	1%	2%
2014	2%	1%	2%
2013	2%	1%	2%
2012	1%	2%	1%
2011	2%	2%	2%
2010	5%	4%	5%
2009	8%	4%	9%
2008	9%	4%	10%

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Asian

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Asian Student Percentage Comparison Over Years (2008-2022)
Year	Bates Technical High School	Washington	Bates Technical College School District
2022	2%	9%	2%
2021	2%	8%	2%
2020	1%	8%	1%
2019	1%	8%	1%
2018	3%	8%	3%
2017	3%	8%	3%
2016	2%	8%	2%
2015	3%	8%	3%
2014	3%	7%	3%
2013	3%	8%	3%
2012	3%	7%	3%
2011	4%	7%	4%
2010	10%	10%	10%
2009	7%	10%	8%
2008	6%	9%	7%

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Hispanic

23%

26%

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Hispanic Student Percentage Comparison Over Years (2008-2022)
Year	Bates Technical High School	Washington	Bates Technical College School District
2022	17%	25%	17%
2021	14%	25%	14%
2020	11%	24%	11%
2019	11%	24%	11%
2018	9%	23%	9%
2017	9%	23%	9%
2016	12%	22%	12%
2015	15%	22%	15%
2014	13%	21%	13%
2013	13%	20%	13%
2012	12%	20%	12%
2011	10%	18%	10%
2010	11%	16%	11%
2009	8%	16%	8%
2008	5%	15%	6%

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Black

11%

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Black Student Percentage Comparison Over Years (2008-2022)
Year	Bates Technical High School	Washington	Bates Technical College School District
2022	13%	5%	13%
2021	9%	5%	9%
2020	15%	5%	15%
2019	15%	5%	15%
2018	12%	4%	12%
2017	12%	4%	12%
2016	11%	4%	11%
2015	12%	4%	12%
2014	16%	5%	16%
2013	12%	5%	12%
2012	15%	5%	15%
2011	14%	5%	14%
2010	15%	6%	15%
2009	13%	5%	13%
2008	15%	6%	16%

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White

52%

48%

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White Student Percentage Comparison Over Years (2008-2022)
Year	Bates Technical High School	Washington	Bates Technical College School District
2022	59%	50%	59%
2021	66%	51%	66%
2020	64%	53%	64%
2019	64%	53%	64%
2018	68%	55%	68%
2017	68%	55%	68%
2016	67%	56%	67%
2015	62%	57%	62%
2014	57%	58%	57%
2013	61%	59%	61%
2012	61%	60%	61%
2011	62%	63%	62%
2010	59%	64%	59%
2009	62%	65%	62%
2008	58%	66%	59%

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Hawaiian

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Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander Student Percentage Comparison Over Years (2012-2022)
Year	Bates Technical High School	Washington	Bates Technical College School District
2022	3%	1%	3%
2021	2%	1%	2%
2020	2%	1%	2%
2019	2%	1%	2%
2018	1%	1%	1%
2017	1%	1%	1%
2016	2%	1%	2%
2015	1%	1%	1%
2014	3%	1%	3%
2013	3%	1%	3%
2012	4%	1%	4%

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Two or more races

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Two or More Races Student Percentage Comparison Over Years (2012-2022)
Year	Bates Technical High School	Washington	Bates Technical College School District
2022	5%	9%	5%
2021	5%	9%	5%
2020	5%	8%	5%
2019	5%	8%	5%
2018	5%	8%	5%
2017	5%	8%	5%
2016	5%	7%	5%
2015	5%	7%	5%
2014	6%	7%	6%
2013	6%	6%	6%
2012	4%	5%	4%

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All Ethnic Groups

0.66

0.69

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Diversity Score Comparison Over Years (2008-2022)
Year	Bates Technical High School	Washington	Bates Technical College School District
2022	0.61	0.68	0.61
2021	0.54	0.67	0.54
2020	0.56	0.65	0.56
2019	0.56	0.65	0.56
2018	0.52	0.64	0.52
2017	0.52	0.64	0.52
2016	0.53	0.63	0.53
2015	0.58	0.62	0.58
2014	0.63	0.61	0.63
2013	0.60	0.61	0.60
2012	0.59	0.60	0.59
2011	0.59	0.58	0.59
2010	0.63	0.56	0.61
2009	0.61	0.55	0.54
2008	0.64	0.54	0.53

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<50%

84%

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Graduation Rate Comparison Over Years (2011-2023)
Year	Bates Technical High School	Washington	Bates Technical College School District
2023	50%	84%
2022	5%	84%	5%
2019	5%	84%	5%
2018	5%	88%	5%
2017	5%	82%	5%
2016	5%	81%
2013	5%	78%
2012	50%	78%
2011	20%	77%

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School Statewide Testing

School District Name

Bates Technical College School District

Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WA Dept. of Education

Profile last updated: 02/09/2025

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Frequently Asked Questions

What schools are Bates Technical High School often compared to?

Bates Technical High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Bates Technical College - Open Doors, Tacoma Business Academy by visitors of our site.

What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?

<50% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 60% WA state average), while 60-79% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 61% WA state average).

What is the graduation rate of Bates Technical High School?

The graduation rate of Bates Technical High School is 50%, which is lower than the Washington state average of 84%.

How many students attend Bates Technical High School?

533 students attend Bates Technical High School.

What is the racial composition of the student body?

52% of Bates Technical High School students are White, 23% of students are Hispanic, 11% of students are Black, 9% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are American Indian, 2% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.

What grades does Bates Technical High School offer ?

Bates Technical High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (No virtual instruction).

What school district is Bates Technical High School part of?

Bates Technical High School is part of Bates Technical College School District.

In what neighborhood is Bates Technical High School located?

Bates Technical High School is located in the New Tacoma neighborhood of Tacoma, WA. There are 9 other public schools located in New Tacoma.

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