Emerald Ridge High School
Puyallup, WA · Puyallup School District · Grades 10-12
114th of 437 Washington high schools statewide · better than 74%· Stable
Emerald Ridge High School ranking
SchoolRow ranks Emerald Ridge High School 114th of 437 Washington high schools for 2024–25, based on WA Smarter Balanced / WCAS 2024–25 English and Math results — better than 74% of high schools statewide. Its statewide percentile went from 75th in 2019 to 74th in 2025.
Emerald Ridge High School test scores
Percent meeting or exceeding the state standard, WA Smarter Balanced / WCAS 2024–25 · 572 students tested
Emerald Ridge High School students
Racial and ethnic breakdown of 1,571 students (2023–24, NCES) — and how it has shifted since 2013
| Group | Trend | 2013 | 2023 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| White | 67.8% | 47.9% | ▼ 19.9 pts | |
| Hispanic | 12.0% | 20.5% | ▲ 8.5 pts | |
| Two or more races | 9.8% | 12.0% | ▲ 2.2 pts | |
| Black | 3.7% | 8.7% | ▲ 5.0 pts | |
| Asian | 4.8% | 5.7% | ▲ 0.9 pts | |
| Pacific Islander | 1.4% | 2.8% | ▲ 1.4 pts | |
| American Indian | 0.6% | 1.4% | ▲ 0.8 pts |
Homes near Emerald Ridge High School
Typical home value $588K in zip 98374 as of 2026-05 · trend since 2000
Data Provided by Zillow Group
High schools near Emerald Ridge High School
Closest same-level schools, with 2024–25 state rank
- 6Graham Kapowsin High SchoolBethel School District · 2.5 mi away212th of 437
ELA 57% · Math 23% - 6Orting High SchoolOrting School District · 2.7 mi away195th of 437
ELA 58% · Math 26% - 5Gov John Rogers High SchoolPuyallup School District · 4.1 mi away219th of 437
ELA 59% · Math 20% - –Puyallup Open Doors/PODPuyallup School District · 5.1 mi away
- 6Bethel High SchoolBethel School District · 5.9 mi away177th of 437
ELA 62% · Math 24% - 10Bonney Lake High SchoolSumner-Bonney Lake School District · 6.5 mi away33rd of 437
ELA 81% · Math 52% - 4Spanaway Lake High SchoolBethel School District · 7.1 mi away271st of 437
ELA 50% · Math 15% - 8Puyallup High SchoolPuyallup School District · 7.2 mi away93rd of 437
ELA 73% · Math 33%
Frequently asked questions
What school district is Emerald Ridge High School in?
Emerald Ridge High School is part of the Puyallup School District district in Puyallup, Washington.
Is Emerald Ridge High School a good school?
SchoolRow ranks Emerald Ridge High School 114th of 437 Washington high schools (better than 74% statewide) based on 2024–25 test results (WA Smarter Balanced / WCAS 2024–25).
What is the racial makeup of Emerald Ridge High School?
White 48%, Hispanic 21%, Two or more races 12%, Black 9% (1,571 students, 2023–24).
How much do homes near Emerald Ridge High School cost?
The typical home value in zip code 98374 is $588K as of 2026-05 (Zillow ZHVI).
Sources: state education department data (WA Smarter Balanced / WCAS 2024–25, low-income, chronic absenteeism), National Center for Education Statistics via the Urban Institute (enrollment, demographics, staffing), Zillow Group (home values). Rankings are computed by SchoolRow from state English and Math results within grade level; they measure test performance, not everything that makes a school good.