WALKER HIGH SCHOOL

Walker High School is a Title I public high school that is part of the Puyallup School District school district, located in Puyallup, WA with about 123 students offering grade levels from 8th Grade to 12th Grade. A Title I school provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families. Its purpose is to provide all children significant opportunity to receive a fair, equitable, and high-quality education. With about 8 teachers, Walker High School has a student/teacher ratio of about 15:1. The national average for public schools is about 15:1. A lower student/teacher ratio is a key factor that determines how much a teacher can devote his/her time to each individual student thus improving, or reducing (in the event of a higher student/teacher ratio) the attention each student is given for their educational needs.

Walker High School, located in Puyallup, Washington, is an alternative secondary school within the Puyallup School District designed to provide a flexible and supportive learning environment for students who may not thrive in a traditional comprehensive high school setting. The school focuses on personalized education, aiming to help students recover credits, stay on track for graduation, and prepare for life after high school through smaller class sizes and more individualized attention from staff.

The academic culture at Walker is centered on student-led progress, often utilizing a "choice" model that allows students to take greater responsibility for their educational journey. By prioritizing social-emotional support and a non-traditional pacing structure, the school provides a vital pathway for students to overcome academic obstacles and achieve their high school diploma in a focused, inclusive community.

For more information, contact Walker High School at (253) 841-8781 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.