How do these schools compare?
| Metric | PSD Special Services | Puyallup Online Academy/POA |
|---|---|---|
| Location | Puyallup, WA | Puyallup, WA |
| School Type | special-ed | alternative |
| Grade Level | other | other |
| Enrollment | 52 | 199 |
| Student:Teacher Ratio | - | 34.3:1 |
| Free/Reduced Lunch | 34.6% | 44.7% |
| Charter School | No | No |
| Magnet School | No | No |
| Title I | No | No |
Funding
Per-pupil expenditure reflects district-level spending. Source: NCES Finance Survey.
| Metric | PSD Special Services | Puyallup Online Academy/POA |
|---|---|---|
| District Per-Pupil Expenditure | $16,882 | $16,882 |
| District | Puyallup School District | Puyallup School District |
Demographics
Source: CCD Membership 2024-25
| Group | PSD Special Services | Puyallup Online Academy/POA |
|---|---|---|
| White | 26.9% | 53.3% |
| African American | 7.7% | 3.6% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 36.5% | 20.5% |
| Asian | 7.7% | 4.6% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 0.0% | 2.6% |
| Pacific Islander | 1.9% | 5.6% |
| Multiracial | 19.2% | 9.7% |
Academic Resources & Climate
Source: Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22
| Metric | PSD Special Services | Puyallup Online Academy/POA |
|---|---|---|
| AP Courses Offered | - | - |
| Gifted Program | - | Yes |
| Counselor Ratio | - | 368:1 |
| Chronic Absenteeism | - | 62.4% |
| IDEA Students | - | - |
| In-School Suspensions | - | 0 |
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.