Serving 8 students in grades 9-12, Yakima Valley Technical Skills Center ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Washington for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 5%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is <50% (which is lower than the Washington state average of 51%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is ≥95% (which is higher than the Washington state average of 61%).
Minority enrollment is 75% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Washington state average of 51% (majority Hispanic).
The diversity score of Yakima Valley Technical Skills Center is 0.66, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.68. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
<50% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 51% WA state average), while ≥95% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 61% WA state average).
How many students attend Yakima Valley Technical Skills Center?
8 students attend Yakima Valley Technical Skills Center.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
50% of Yakima Valley Technical Skills Center students are Hispanic, 25% of students are White, 13% of students are American Indian, and 12% of students are Asian.
What grades does Yakima Valley Technical Skills Center offer ?
Yakima Valley Technical Skills Center offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Yakima Valley Technical Skills Center part of?
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