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  Teachers

Teacher Experience
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Source: WA OSPI, 2007-2008
 This SchoolState Average
Average years educational experience1413
Teacher Education Levels
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Source: WA OSPI, 2007-2008
 This SchoolState Average
Master's degree or higher69%63%
Student-Teacher Ratio
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Source: WA OSPI, 2007-2008
 This SchoolState Average
Students per classroom teacher1816
 
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  Students
 
Student Ethnicity
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Source: WA OSPI, 2007-2008
EthnicityThis SchoolState Average
White84%66%
American Indian/Alaskan Native8%3%
Hispanic3%15%
Black2%6%
Asian2%8%
Pacific Islander<1%<1%
Multiracial<1%2%
Not provided<1%<1%
Student Subgroups
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Source: WA OSPI, 2007-2008
 This SchoolState Average
Students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch program26%38%
Special education12%13%
Transitional bilingual<1%8%
 
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  Spending Per Pupil
 
Spending Per Pupil
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 This DistrictState Average
Total per pupil expenditures$7,783$9,754
Breakdown By Expenditure  
Instructional63%59%
Student and staff support9%8%
Administration11%12%
Other expenditures17%21%
Source: NCES, 2005-2006
 
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  Advanced Placement Exams

In 2007-2008 students at this school took Advanced Placement (AP) exams in the following areas:
  • Art History
  • Art: Studio Drawing
  • Biology
  • Chemistry
  • English Language & Composition
  • English Literature & Composition
  • Government & Politics: U.S.
  • U.S. History
Source: The College Board®, 2007-2008

About the AP Exams
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  • In 2007-2008 the College Board® administered AP exams in 37 courses spanning 22 subject areas, including literature, art, science, math, history, language, music and psychology.
  • Many schools offer college-level classes to prepare students for the AP exams, but students can take exams without completing a specific course.
  • The exams listed on GreatSchools profiles represent schools with at least one student taking each exam.
  • Students who score well on AP exams can earn advanced standing or college credit from most U.S. colleges and universities.
 
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