NEW MARKET SKILLS CENTER

New Market Skills Center is a public high school that is part of the Tumwater School District school district, located in Tumwater, WA with about 13 students offering grade levels from 11th Grade to 12th Grade. With about 6 teachers, New Market Skills Center has a student/teacher ratio of about 2:1. 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.

The New Market Skills Center (NMSC), located in Tumwater, Washington, is a specialized public school that serves as a regional career and technical education (CTE) hub for students in grades 11 and 12. Operated by the Tumwater School District in partnership with several surrounding school districts, the center provides high school juniors and seniors with the opportunity to earn elective credits while gaining professional, industry-specific training. By blending traditional academics with hands-on technical instruction, NMSC allows students to explore potential career paths, earn industry certifications, and gain college credit while still enrolled in high school.

The curriculum at New Market is designed to bridge the gap between classroom learning and the modern workforce. Students typically spend half of their day at their "home" high school and the other half at the skills center, where they engage in rigorous, practical programs ranging from culinary arts and criminal justice to medical assisting, construction trades, and information technology. Because the center is equipped with professional-grade tools and facilities, it provides a unique environment where students can build a portfolio, develop essential "soft skills" like professional communication, and graduate with a significant competitive advantage for either immediate employment or post-secondary education.

For more information, contact New Market Skills Center at (360) 570-4500 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.