What grades does Emerald Ridge High School serve?

Emerald Ridge High School operates as a High school within the local district. The school serves families in the Puyallup area.

Where is Emerald Ridge High School located?

Emerald Ridge High School is a urban school in Puyallup, WA.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Emerald Ridge High School?

The student-teacher ratio at Emerald Ridge High School is 23.8:1. Lower ratios generally indicate smaller class sizes.

What schools are in Puyallup, WA?

Schools in Puyallup include Emerald Ridge High School and others operated by the local district. The district serves families throughout the Puyallup area.

WAHighProfile data from NCES 2023-24

Emerald Ridge High School — School Profile & District Info

High|Puyallup, Washington|Puyallup School District

Puyallup, WA 98374

School Profile

Grades

10–12

Enrollment

1,571

Student:Teacher

23.8:1

Locale

Suburban

District

Puyallup School District

Econ. Disadvantaged

43.8%

Phone

(253)435-6300

School Statistics

Programs & Activities (SY 2021-22)

AP Program

11 courses offered

322 students enrolled

Gifted & Talented

30 students enrolled

Dual Enrollment

1,182 students enrolled

SAT/ACT

124 test takers

Athletics

26 sports, 58 teams

643 participants

Student-Teacher Ratio: 26.7:1

Worse than average in WA

Technology & Internet Access (SY 2021-22)

1:1 Devices

Student devices available

Wi-Fi

Campus-wide wireless

Fiber Internet

High-speed connection

1,644

Connected devices

Staff & Support Services (SY 2021-22)

Teachers (FTE)

59.8

100% fully certified

Counselors

Psychologists

Nurses

Security Staff

Anti-Bullying Policy

District Finance (FY 2023)

Per-Pupil Spending

$16,882

Total current expenditure

Instruction Spending

$9,438

Per pupil, classroom only

Total Revenue/Pupil

$18,372

All funding sources

Funding Sources

Federal 6%State 69%Local 26%

District-level data from NCES F-33 Survey

Community Context

Median Home Value

$740,211

-1.6% 1yr+25.7% 5yr

Seattle, WA metro area

Community Need Level

Moderate

CDC/ATSDR Social Vulnerability Index 2022

Neighborhood Indicators (Census Tract)

14.8%

Below 150% poverty line

5.0%

Unemployment rate

6.0%

Uninsured residents

7.7%

No HS diploma (25+)

Special Education (IDEA)

District-level data from IDEA Part B · Students ages 3-21 served under IDEA

Total Students Served

3,201

Ages 3-21 under IDEA

School-Age (6-21)

2,886

Receiving special ed services

Est. % of Enrollment

100%

District rate, school may vary

Disability Categories (District)

Specific Learning Disability

765 (27%)

Other Health Impairment

565 (20%)

Autism

408 (14%)

Speech/Language Impairment

368 (13%)

Intellectual Disability

113 (4%)

Emotional Disturbance

91 (3%)

Source: U.S. Department of Education, IDEA Section 618 Data · District-level counts · Individual school figures may differ

Enrollment Trend (2014-2025)

1,599

Current enrollment

Growing(+13% 5yr)

Frequently Asked Questions about Emerald Ridge High School

Emerald Ridge High School has a total enrollment of 1,571 students and serves grades High. The school is part of the local school district in Puyallup, WA.