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Teacher Experience
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Source: WA OSPI, 2006-2007
 This SchoolState Average
Average years educational experience1813
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Teacher Education Levels
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Source: WA OSPI, 2006-2007
 This SchoolState Average
Master's degree or higher80%62%
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Student-Teacher Ratio
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Source: WA OSPI, 2006-2007
 This SchoolState Average
Students per classroom teacher2318
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  Students
 
Student Ethnicity
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Source: WA OSPI, 2006-2007
EthnicityThis SchoolState Average
White92%68%
Hispanic4%14%
Asian2%8%
Black1%6%
Multiracial<1%<1%
American Indian<1%3%
Not provided<1%<1%
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Student Subgroups
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Source: WA OSPI, 2006-2007
 This SchoolState Average
Students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch program17%37%
Special education9%13%
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  Spending Per Pupil
 
Spending Per Pupil
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 This DistrictState Average
Total per pupil expenditures$5,962$9,754
Breakdown By Expenditure  
Instructional62%59%
Student and staff support5%8%
Administration13%12%
Other expenditures20%21%
Source: NCES, 2005-2006
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  Advanced Placement Exams

In 2006-2007 students at this school took Advanced Placement (AP) exams in the following areas:
  • Calculus AB
  • English Literature & Composition
  • Government & Politics: U.S.
Source: The College Board®, 2006-2007

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  • In 2006-2007 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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