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Curtis Senior High School

8425 40th W
Tacoma, WA 98466
(School attendance zone shown in map)
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Top 20%
Serving 1,349 students in grades 10-12, Curtis Senior High School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Washington for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 51% (which is higher than the Washington state average of 40%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 82% (which is higher than the Washington state average of 53%).
The student:teacher ratio of 23:1 is higher than the Washington state level of 16:1.
Minority enrollment is 57% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which is higher than the Washington state average of 51% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: 10-12
  • Enrollment: 1,349 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 23:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 57%
  • : 94% (Top 10% in WA)
  • : Top 20%
  • : 51% (Top 30%)
  • : 82% (Top 10%)
  • : 66% (Top 20%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WA Dept. of Education
<麻豆果冻传媒 class="so-dt-title" id="top-rankings">Top Rankings

Curtis Senior High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Washington for:

<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id="overview">School Overview
Curtis Senior High School's student population of 1,349 students has declined by 5% over five school years.
The teacher population of 59 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 10-12
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
1,349 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
59 teachers
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Students by Grade
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<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id="school-rankings">School Rankings
Curtis Senior High School ranks within the top 20% of all 2,113 schools in Washington (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Curtis Senior High School is 0.74, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.68. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (WA)
#281 out of 2113 schools
(Top 20%)
This chart displays the overall school rank of Curtis Senior High School, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
51%
40%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Curtis Senior High School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in Washington by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
82%
53%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Curtis Senior High School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Washington by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
66%
49%
Student : Teacher Ratio
23:1
16:1
This chart displays the student teacher ratio of Curtis Senior High School and the public school average student teacher ratio of Washington by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
American Indian
1%
1%
This chart displays the percentage of American Indian students in Curtis Senior High School and percentage of American Indian public school students in Washington by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Asian
13%
9%
This chart displays the percentage of Asian students in Curtis Senior High School and the percentage of Asian public school students in Washington by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Hispanic
18%
26%
This chart displays the percentage of Hispanic students in Curtis Senior High School and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in Washington by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Black
10%
5%
This chart displays the percentage of Black students in Curtis Senior High School and the percentage of Black public school students in Washington by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
White
43%
49%
This chart displays the percentage of White students in Curtis Senior High School and the percentage of White public school students in Washington by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Hawaiian
1%
1%
This chart displays the percentage of Hawaiian students in Curtis Senior High School and the percentage of Hawaiian public school students in Washington by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Two or more races
14%
9%
This chart displays the percentage of students of two or more races in Curtis Senior High School and the percentage of public school students of two or more races in Washington by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
All Ethnic Groups
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of students of all ethnic groups in Curtis Senior High School.
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in Washington.
0.74
This chart displays the diversity score of Curtis Senior High School and the public school average diversity score of Washington by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
94%
84%
This chart displays graduation rate of Curtis Senior High School and public school graduation rate of Washington by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Eligible for Free Lunch
28%
41%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Curtis Senior High School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in Washington by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
10%
8%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Curtis Senior High School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Washington by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
School Statewide Testing
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WA Dept. of Education
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id='faq'>Frequently Asked Questions
What is Curtis Senior High School's ranking?
Curtis Senior High School is ranked #281 out of 2,113 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in Washington.
What schools are Curtis Senior High School often compared to?
Curtis Senior High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Stadium High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
51% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 40% WA state average), while 82% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 53% WA state average).
What is the graduation rate of Curtis Senior High School?
The graduation rate of Curtis Senior High School is 94%, which is higher than the Washington state average of 84%.
How many students attend Curtis Senior High School?
1,349 students attend Curtis Senior High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
43% of Curtis Senior High School students are White, 18% of students are Hispanic, 14% of students are Two or more races, 13% of students are Asian, 10% of students are Black, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Curtis Senior High School?
Curtis Senior High School has a student ration of 23:1, which is higher than the Washington state average of 16:1.
What grades does Curtis Senior High School offer ?
Curtis Senior High School offers enrollment in grades 10-12 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Curtis Senior High School part of?
Curtis Senior High School is part of University Place School District.

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: 10-12
  • Enrollment: 1,349 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 23:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 57%
  • : 94% (Top 10%)
  • : Top 20%
  • : 51% (Top 30%)
  • : 82% (Top 10%)
  • : 66% (Top 20%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WA Dept. of Education

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