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  Teachers

Teacher Experience
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Source: WA OSPI, 2007-2008
 This SchoolState Average
Average years educational experience1213
Teacher Education Levels
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Source: WA OSPI, 2007-2008
 This SchoolState Average
Master's degree or higher53%63%
Student-Teacher Ratio
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Source: WA OSPI, 2007-2008
 This SchoolState Average
Students per classroom teacher2316
 
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  Students
 
Student Ethnicity
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Source: WA OSPI, 2007-2008
EthnicityThis SchoolState Average
White50%66%
Asian20%8%
Hispanic16%15%
Black10%6%
Pacific Islander1%<1%
American Indian/Alaskan Native1%3%
Not provided1%<1%
Multiracial<1%2%
Student Subgroups
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Source: WA OSPI, 2007-2008
 This SchoolState Average
Students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch program34%38%
Special education9%13%
Transitional bilingual5%8%
 
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  Spending Per Pupil
 
Spending Per Pupil
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 This DistrictState Average
Total per pupil expenditures$7,415$9,754
Breakdown By Expenditure  
Instructional61%59%
Student and staff support12%8%
Administration10%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:
  • Calculus AB
  • Calculus BC
  • Physics B
  • Psychology
  • Spanish Language
  • Statistics
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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