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E B Walker High School

5715 Milwaukee Ave E, Puyallup, WA 98372 · (253) 841-8781 · Pierce County
GRADES 08–12HIGH21-SUBURBTITLE IALTERNATIVE EDUCATION SCHOOL120 STUDENTS
Enrollment
120
High
DISTRICT 1,089 · STATE 573
Student : Teacher
11.8:1
10 FTE teachers
DISTRICT 23.0:1 · STATE 21.6:1
Free / Reduced Lunch
63%
76 students
DISTRICT 49% · STATE 51%
Community
0
0 members
Enrollment and student:teacher ratio compared against other high schools. Free/Reduced Lunch and demographics compared against all schools.
Enrollment by grade
Grade 9
3
Grade 10
22
Grade 11
46
Grade 12
49
Student demographics
White
7361%
DISTRICT 47% · STATE 47%
Hispanic
2622%
DISTRICT 20% · STATE 27%
Black
11%
DISTRICT 7% · STATE 5%
Two+
1311%
DISTRICT 14% · STATE 9%
Native American
22%
DISTRICT 1% · STATE 1%
Pacific Islander
22%
DISTRICT 3% · STATE 2%
Student head counts by race/ethnicity from federal NCES enrollment data. Very small groups may be suppressed in the source, so categories do not always sum exactly to total enrollment.
Gender split
Male
4840%
Female
6958%

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Test scores

Smarter Balanced + WCAS 2023-24 . % Met or Exceeded Standard
English Language Arts
14.3%
own-school result
State assessment results for this school reflect a specialized student population. The figures above are the school's own reported scores; they are not directly comparable to state averages or to general-enrollment schools, so the usual state-average comparison line is suppressed here.
Source: Smarter Balanced + WCAS. All students, all grades. See all years and grades →

BeatsExpectations

Not computed for this school
BeatsExpectations is not computed for specialized-population schools (schools for the deaf or blind, therapeutic and behavioral-health placements, juvenile-justice and alternative-education settings, and similar). State ELA/Math proficiency rates are not a comparable metric for these populations, so a demographically-adjusted residual against general-enrollment peers would be misleading. About the methodology →

7-year change

SY 2017-18 vs SY 2024-25
Enrollment
120
-3 (-2%) vs 2017
Student : Teacher
11.8:1
was 13.8:1
% White
61%
was 57%
% Hispanic
22%
was 21%
% Black
1%
was 2%
% Asian
0%
was 1%
Source: NCES Common Core of Data

About E B Walker High School

As a tiny high school in Puyallup, Washington, E B Walker High School serves 120 students from grades 8 through 12, one of the schools within Puyallup School District. Compared to the state average of about 573 students per school, that is 79% leaner than typical.

Within Puyallup School District, which oversees 37 schools and 23,026 students, E B Walker High School is one campus in the system.

Looking at the student body, E B Walker High School reports that White students make up the majority at 61%; the rest is composed of 22% Hispanic, 11% multiracial. That composition is broadly in line with Pierce County as a whole.

Looking at school resources, The school employs 10 full-time-equivalent teachers, for a student-teacher ratio near 11.8:1. Statewide, the average ratio sits near 21.6:1, putting E B Walker High School tighter than the state norm the norm. About 63% of enrolled students meet the income threshold for free or reduced-price lunch, often used as a Title I proxy. Set against Pierce County (around 50%), the school's rate is meaningfully above typical.

In the surrounding community, community-level numbers for Pierce County indicate median household income runs about $99,564, about 31% of the adult population holds a bachelor's degree or above, and census figures put the poverty rate at about 6%. E B Walker High School is one of 287 public schools in Pierce County (combined enrollment of about 138,462 students).

The closest other public school is Stewart Elementary, roughly 0.9 miles away. 8 of the 8 nearest public schools sit inside a five-mile radius.

E B Walker High School operates from a bedroom-community location.

Looking at the recent track record. E B Walker High School's enrollment has showed little movement since 2018, when it stood at 123 (now 120). Class-load math has pulled in: from 13.8:1 in 2018 to 11.8:1 in 2025.

On this page, the feed for E B Walker High School typically covers school events, parent volunteer needs, and clubs. The community welcomes input from current and former families.

Pierce County at a glance

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Population
930,319
Census ACS
Median income
$99,564
Household, ACS
Bachelor's+
31%
Adults 25+
Poverty rate
6%
Below federal line
Schools in county
287
138,462 students

Quick facts

School name
E B Walker High School
District
Puyallup School District
Address
5715 Milwaukee Ave E, Puyallup, WA 98372
Phone
(253) 841-8781
County
Pierce County
Level
High
Grade range
08–12
Total enrollment
120
Teachers (FTE)
10
Student–teacher ratio
11.8:1
Free/Reduced lunch
76 (63%)
Locale
21-Suburb: Large
NCES ID
530696001023
Charter school
No
Virtual school
No

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Frequently asked questions

About E B Walker High School
What is the total enrollment at E B Walker High School?
E B Walker High School enrolls approximately 120 students in grades 08-12.
Is E B Walker High School an elementary, middle, or high school?
E B Walker High School is a high school covering grades 08-12.
What is the student-teacher ratio at E B Walker High School?
The student-to-teacher ratio at E B Walker High School is approximately 11.8:1 (10 FTE teachers).
How diverse is E B Walker High School?
E B Walker High School reports a student body of 61% White, 22% Hispanic, 1% Black, 11% Two or more.
Is E B Walker High School public or private?
E B Walker High School is a public K-12 school, overseen by Puyallup School District.
Data sourceSchool profile facts are sourced from the NCES. Community content is posted by allk12 members.
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