How do these schools compare?
| Metric | Emerald Ridge High School | Graham Kapowsin High School |
|---|---|---|
| Location | Puyallup, WA | Graham, WA |
| School Type | regular | regular |
| Grade Level | high | high |
| Enrollment | 1,599 | 2,087 |
| Student:Teacher Ratio | 24.4:1 | 24.2:1 |
| Free/Reduced Lunch | 33.0% | 36.2% |
| Charter School | No | No |
| Magnet School | No | No |
| Title I | Yes | No |
Funding
Per-pupil expenditure reflects district-level spending. Source: NCES Finance Survey.
| Metric | Emerald Ridge High School | Graham Kapowsin High School |
|---|---|---|
| District Per-Pupil Expenditure | $16,882 | $15,370 |
| District | Puyallup School District | Bethel School District 403 |
Demographics
Source: CCD Membership 2024-25
| Group | Emerald Ridge High School | Graham Kapowsin High School |
|---|---|---|
| White | 46.1% | 45.0% |
| African American | 9.1% | 7.1% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 21.3% | 20.4% |
| Asian | 6.8% | 5.0% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 1.3% | 0.9% |
| Pacific Islander | 3.0% | 5.3% |
| Multiracial | 12.5% | 16.2% |
Academic Resources & Climate
Source: Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22
| Metric | Emerald Ridge High School | Graham Kapowsin High School |
|---|---|---|
| AP Courses Offered | 11 | 15 |
| Gifted Program | Yes | Yes |
| Counselor Ratio | 364:1 | 316:1 |
| Chronic Absenteeism | 40.4% | 48.2% |
| IDEA Students | - | - |
| In-School Suspensions | 4 | 10 |
Data Sources: NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) 2024-25 for enrollment and school characteristics. Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22 for AP courses, counselors, absenteeism, and discipline. NCES Finance Survey for per-pupil expenditure. Some fields may be unavailable for all schools.
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Source: U.S. Department of Education NCES Common Core of Data + F-33 finance + Civil Rights Data Collection Compiled and formatted by PlainSchools.