Puyallup High School

1,701 Students

High School 10th - 12th

School Overview

Puyallup High School, located in the heart of Puyallup, Washington, is a historic institution that serves as the flagship high school for the Puyallup School District. Established in 1890, it holds the distinction of being one of the oldest schools in the state, maintaining a strong sense of tradition and community pride. The school is well-known for its vibrant "Viking" spirit and offers a comprehensive academic curriculum that includes Advanced Placement (AP) courses, rigorous college-prep tracks, and various Career and Technical Education (CTE) programs designed to prepare students for diverse post-graduation pathways.

Beyond its academic offerings, the school provides a wide array of extracurricular activities, including a competitive athletics program, performing arts, and numerous student-led clubs. Its location in downtown Puyallup allows it to be deeply integrated into the local community, often participating in regional events and maintaining long-standing partnerships with local organizations. With a commitment to fostering both intellectual growth and civic responsibility, Puyallup High School continues to be a central pillar of the city, focusing on preparing its student body for success in a rapidly evolving world.

1,701

Total Students

72.5

Full-Time Teachers

23.5

Student/Teacher Ratio

43.2%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Puyallup High School
Demographic	Student Count
White	916
Hispanic	301
Black	79
Asian	122
Two or More	217
American Indian	27
Pacific Islander	28

White
916 (54.2 %)
Hispanic
301 (17.8 %)
Two or More
217 (12.8 %)
Asian
122 (7.2 %)
Black
79 (4.7 %)
Pacific Islander
28 (1.7 %)
American Indian
27 (1.6 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	High School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	Supplemental Virtual
Shared Time Status:	N/A
District:	Puyallup School District
Phone:	(253)841-8711
Grade Range:	10th - 12th
Total Students:	1,701
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	72.5
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	23.5
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	541
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	193

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Grade 10 616

Grade 11 551

Grade 12 534