Emerald Ridge High School
Puyallup, WA · Puyallup School District
Regular public school · Grades 10-12 · Suburb, large
114th of 437 Washington high schools statewide · better than 74%· Stable
12405 184th St E, Puyallup, WA 98374
(253)435-6300NCES ID 530696002809Directory 2023–24
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.
Percent meeting or exceeding the state standard, WA Smarter Balanced / WCAS 2024–25 · 572 students tested
Racial and ethnic breakdown of 1,571 students (2023–24, NCES) — history since 2000, with comparable seven-category changes from 2010
| Group | Trend | 2010 | 2023 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| White | 70.0% | 47.9% | ▼ 22.1 pts | |
| Hispanic | 10.0% | 20.5% | ▲ 10.5 pts | |
| Two or more races | 5.9% | 12.0% | ▲ 6.1 pts | |
| Black | 7.4% | 8.7% | ▲ 1.3 pts | |
| Asian | 4.6% | 5.7% | ▲ 1.1 pts | |
| Pacific Islander | 0.9% | 2.8% | ▲ 1.9 pts | |
| American Indian | 1.1% | 1.4% | ▲ 0.3 pts |
NCES history for this school begins in 2000. Race categories changed by 2010: earlier data combines Asian and Pacific Islander students and does not consistently identify multiracial students. The chart retains that history, while the change table uses 2010 onward.
Typical home value $588K in zip 98374 as of 2026-05 · trend since 2000
Data Provided by Zillow Group
Closest same-level schools, with 2024–25 state rank · ▲▼ = points better or worse than Emerald Ridge High School
- #212Graham Kapowsin High SchoolBethel School District · 2.5 mi away212th of 437
ELA 57% ▼15 · Math 23% ▼5Compare - #195Orting High SchoolOrting School District · 2.7 mi away195th of 437
ELA 58% ▼14 · Math 26% ▼2Compare - #219Gov John Rogers High SchoolPuyallup School District · 4.1 mi away219th of 437
ELA 59% ▼13 · Math 20% ▼8Compare - –Puyallup Open Doors/PODPuyallup School District · 5.1 mi awayCompare
- #177Bethel High SchoolBethel School District · 5.9 mi away177th of 437
ELA 62% ▼10 · Math 24% ▼4Compare - #33Bonney Lake High SchoolSumner-Bonney Lake School District · 6.5 mi away33rd of 437
ELA 81% ▲9 · Math 52% ▲24Compare - #271Spanaway Lake High SchoolBethel School District · 7.1 mi away271st of 437
ELA 50% ▼22 · Math 15% ▼13Compare - #93Puyallup High SchoolPuyallup School District · 7.2 mi away93rd of 437
ELA 73% ▲1 · Math 33% ▲5Compare
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.