Serving 91 students in grades 9-12, Puyallup Open Doors/pod ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Washington for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
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 ≥50% (which is lower than the Washington state average of 61%).
The student:teacher ratio of 23:1 is higher than the Washington state level of 16:1.
Minority enrollment is 51% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Washington state average of 52% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- School Type: Alternative school
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 91 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 23:1
- Minority Enrollment: 51%
- Graduation Rate: ≤10% (Btm 50% in WA)
- Math Proficiency: <50% (Top 1%)
- Reading Proficiency: ≥50%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Puyallup Open Doors/pod ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Washington for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Community Size
School Overview
Puyallup Open Doors/pod's student population of 91 students has declined by 34% over five school years.
The teacher population of 4 teachers has grown by 100% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
91 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
4 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
The diversity score of Puyallup Open Doors/pod is 0.67, 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.
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(16-17)<50%
51%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(16-17)≥50%
61%
Student : Teacher Ratio
23:1
16:1
American Indian
4%
1%
Asian
2%
9%
Hispanic
28%
26%
Black
5%
5%
White
49%
48%
Hawaiian
1%
2%
Two or more races
11%
9%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
≤10%
84%
Eligible for Free Lunch
74%
50%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
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 ≥50% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 61% WA state average).
What is the graduation rate of Puyallup Open Doors/pod?
The graduation rate of Puyallup Open Doors/pod is 10%, which is lower than the Washington state average of 84%.
How many students attend Puyallup Open Doors/pod?
91 students attend Puyallup Open Doors/pod.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
49% of Puyallup Open Doors/pod students are White, 28% of students are Hispanic, 11% of students are Two or more races, 5% of students are Black, 4% of students are American Indian, 2% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Puyallup Open Doors/pod?
Puyallup Open Doors/pod has a student ration of 23:1, which is higher than the Washington state average of 16:1.
What grades does Puyallup Open Doors/pod offer ?
Puyallup Open Doors/pod offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Puyallup Open Doors/pod part of?
Puyallup Open Doors/pod is part of Puyallup School District.
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