Curtis Senior High School

Curtis Senior High School

Public High School | Grade 10-12
8425 40th St W,  University Place, WA
University Place School District
3.8
3.1
1,345 Students
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School Details

Head of School
Tom Adams
Student Teacher Ratio
23:1
Average SAT Score
1250
Average ACT Score
29
Math Proficiency
51%
Reading Proficiency
82%
Average GPA
3.46
Graduation Rate
94%

Niche Grade

A-
Academics
A-
Teachers
A-
College Prep
B-
Administration
B-
Resources/Facilities
B-
Clubs and Activities
A
Sports
C+
Food
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Niche Grade Details

Academics
Average GPA
3.46
Reading Proficiency
82%
Math Proficiency
51%
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
23:1
Teachers
59
Full Time Teachers
59
Teachers in First or Second Year
1.7%
College Prep
Average SAT
1250
Math
630
Verbal
630
Average ACT
29
Math
29
English
29
Reading
30
Science
29
Number of AP Courses
16
AP Pass Rate
65.1%
AP Math Enrollment
Average
AP Science Enrollment
High
Other AP Enrollment
Very High
Clubs and Activities
Girls Athletic Participation
Very High
Boys Athletic Participation
Very High

GreatSchools Rating

9
Test Scores
8
Equity
10
College Readiness
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Test Scores

Math
52.3%
State Average
41.7%
Science
60.6%
State Average
49.7%
GreatSchools Test Scores Rating
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The Test Score Rating reflects annual state test results for this school compared with scores statewide.

Teachers and Staff

Students Per Counselor
349:1

Student Diversity

Male
51.1%
Female
48.5%
White
43%
Hispanic
17.5%
Two or more races
14.2%
Asian or Pacific Islander
13%
Black
10%
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
1.4%
Native American
<1%
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School Rankings

#61 Most Diverse Public HS in Washington
Source: Niche

Specialty School Programs

AP Programs Offered
Free/Reduced Lunch Offered
Athletics Program

Colleges Students are Considering

Students are most interested in or go on to attend these colleges.
University of Washington 504 Students
Washington State University 271 Students
Western Washington University 199 Students
Central Washington University 189 Students
University of Washington - Tacoma 181 Students
Pacific Lutheran University 178 Students
Seattle University 167 Students
Seattle Pacific University 154 Students
University of Puget Sound 148 Students
University of Oregon 133 Students

What Students Want to Study

Niche users from this school are most interested in the following majors.
Business 124 Students
Psychology 118 Students
Biology 112 Students
Nursing 78 Students
Pre-Medicine Studies 74 Students
Computer Science 70 Students
Political Science and Government 40 Students
Education 38 Students
Communications 37 Students
Chemistry 36 Students

This School’s Reviews

Niche Reviews
3.8 385 Reviews
3.0 Senior
11/29/2024
I think that Curtis Senior High School overall has been a decent school, but the school lacks in their ability to help their students.
5.0 Sophomore
10/16/2024
It is an amazing school and an overall great environment to be apart of. The people at Curtis senior high are truly there to help you and want you to succeed an I believe that to be a key factor for successful students and people.
4.0 Sophomore
5/20/2024
This school made me discover who I am and get out of my comfort zone building my skills and overall enjoy myself.
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3.1 9 Reviews
4.0 student
11/16/2024
Short version: The school is great. Above average in many things. Teachers are all really nice, the classroom is conducive to learning, the subjects are all mildly interesting at worst. I don’t have many complaints, other than maybe the cafeteria food, but thats what you get at a public high school,...
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5.0 other
3/12/2020
One of the best schools in Washington State.
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4.0 parent
6/19/2018
Our son completed his sophomore year here. The Band program was outstanding. While we did run into cliquish/bullying issues in the younger schools (Drum Intermediate), we didn't see any issues with our high school son who is a little socially awkward. Academics seem rigorous and athletics are smooth...
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5.0 other
3/16/2016
Investment by the city. The teachers and curriculum are above national standards. My child has been in the district from kindergarten and I highly recommend the district.
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