Tacoma Business Academy vs. Bates Technical High School
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School Overview
School
Tacoma Business Academy
1101 South Yakima, C/o John Pa
Tacoma, WA 98405
Tacoma, WA 98405
Bates Technical High School
1101 South Yakima Avenue
Tacoma, WA 98405
Tacoma, WA 98405
Overview
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is <50% (which is lower than the Washington state average of 63%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is ≥50% (which is lower than the Washington state average of 72%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is <50% (which is lower than the Washington state average of 60%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 60-79% (which is approximately equal to the Washington state average of 61%).
School Type
Alternative
n/a
Grades Offered
9-12
9-12
Total Students
33 students
(11-12 School Year Data)
(11-12 School Year Data)
405 students
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Test Scores
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
<50%
<50%
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
≥50%
60-79%
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Graduation Rate
<50%
≤5%
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![This chart displays graduation rate of Bates Technical High School and public school graduation rate of Washington by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data. This chart displays graduation rate of Bates Technical High School and public school graduation rate of Washington by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.](http://images2.publicschoolreview.com/charts/graduation_rate/135000/134922/bates-technical-high-school-chart-2sWgHn.png)
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
4%
1%
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% Asian
9%
2%
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% Hispanic
12%
17%
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% Black
21%
13%
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% White
39%
59%
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% Hawaiian
6%
3%
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% Two or more races
9%
5%
n/a
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Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
21%
21%
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n/a
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
3%