School overview
At a glance
Reported students
343
NCES CCD 2024–25, where reported
Teachers (FTE)
0
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
Not reported
Calculated, not a class-size measure
Grades served
09–12
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
Washington high enrollment
59th percentile
Compared with 624 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
343
Bates Technical High School: 343 reported students.
Profile interpretation
What the reported data says about Bates Technical High School
Bates Technical High School is a public high school serving grades 09–12 in Tacoma. It is one of 1 current school records connected to Bates Technical College. NCES reports 343 students for 2024–25.
Among 624 high schools in Washington with comparable records, this school is larger than the reported median of 225 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 59th percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The two largest reported race and ethnicity groups are White (67.3%) and Black (12.5%). These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.
The 2021–22 civil-rights collection reports access to computer science. Program availability changes, so families should confirm the current catalog and participation rules directly with the school.
Turn data into a school visit
Questions worth asking Bates Technical High School
- 1How do the reported Not reported student–teacher ratio and 0 teacher FTE translate into actual class sizes by grade?
- 2Have the reported academic programs changed since the 2021–22 CRDC collection?
- 3How are the school's 2 counselor FTE allocated across grades and student needs?
- 4What meal assistance, transportation, after-school, and family-support services are currently available?
Student context
Enrollment needs
- English learners
- Not reported
- Students with disabilities
- Not reported
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- Not reported
- Lunch program
- No
People available to students
Support staff
- Counselors (FTE)
- 2
- Nurses (FTE)
- 0
- Psychologists (FTE)
- 0
- Social workers (FTE)
- 0
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White67.3%
- Hispanic7%
- Black12.5%
- Asian2%
- American Indian / Alaska Native1.5%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander1.5%
- Multiracial7.3%
Race/ethnicity: NCES CCD 2024–25 where reported, otherwise CRDC 2021–22. English learner and disability context: CRDC 2021–22. Privacy rules can produce missing values.
Learning opportunities
Programs reported by the school
Advanced Placement
Not reported as offered
Gifted and talented
Not reported as offered
Computer science
Offered
Program availability is from CRDC 2021–22 and can change. Confirm current courses and eligibility with the school.
