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Emerald Ridge High School

Puyallup School District · Pierce County · 12405 184th St E, Puyallup, WA 98374.0

(253)435-6300

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7/10
#133
Rank 133 out of 378
Top 35%
English Language Arts9/10 · #72 · 82nd percentile
Mathematics6/10 · #166 · 56th percentile
Science5/10 · #225 · 46th percentile

English Language Arts

Math Trend

Science Trend

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School Overview

Emerald Ridge High School sits in the newer, more suburban stretches of Puyallup, where growing families have settled into planned neighborhoods with easy access to the foothills of Mount Rainier. The school's English scores stand out well above its overall ranking, making it a solid choice for students who thrive in reading and writing-focused coursework, though families with strong STEM priorities may want to weigh the math and science numbers. Puyallup itself has a genuine small-city feel — known for its beloved state fair and tight-knit community vibe — and Emerald Ridge draws the kind of families who appreciate that blend of suburban comfort and Pacific Northwest character.

Student Demographics

572 students tested · 2024-25 school year

Ethnicity

White
263 (46%)
Hispanic
131 (23%)
Multiple Races
68 (12%)
African American
47 (8%)
Asian
42 (7%)
Other
21 (4%)

Key Indicators

English Learners32 (6%)
Socioeconomically Disadvantaged249 (44%)
Students with Disabilities48 (8%)

Staff & Teachers(2024-25)

1,613
Enrollment
81
Teachers (FTE)
19.9:1
Student-Staff Ratio
21.1
Avg Class Size

Graduation Rate

90.9%of students graduate within 4 years

Graduation Rate Trend

College Readiness

Advanced Placement (AP) and International Baccalaureate (IB) programs offer college-level coursework and are a key indicator of academic rigor.

11
AP Courses
offered
20.9%
AP Participation
of students
322
AP Enrollment
students

Source: Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22

Community Enrichment Programs

This supplementary score measures the availability of enrichment programs — such as tutoring, music, dance, sports, and arts — within 3 miles of the school. Schools in communities with more diverse and accessible programs score higher.

Nearby Programs5/10 · #318 · 45th percentile

53 programs within 3 miles. Ranked among High Schools in Washington.

Nearby Libraries

No programs found