Puyallup Online Academy/POA
Puyallup, WA · Puyallup School District
Alternative school · Grades K-12 · Suburb, large
102nd of 139 Washington schools statewide · better than 27%▲ Improving
1501 39th Ave SW, Puyallup, WA 98373
(253)864-5700NCES ID 530696003315Directory 2023–24
SchoolRow ranks Puyallup Online Academy/POA 102nd of 139 Washington schools for 2024–25, based on WA Smarter Balanced / WCAS 2024–25 English and Math results — better than 27% of schools statewide. Its statewide percentile went from 21th in 2019 to 27th in 2025 — improving.
Percent meeting or exceeding the state standard, WA Smarter Balanced / WCAS 2024–25 · 118 students tested
Racial and ethnic breakdown of 180 students (2023–24, NCES) — history since 2010, with comparable seven-category changes from 2010
| Group | Trend | 2010 | 2023 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| White | 77.1% | 42.8% | ▼ 34.3 pts | |
| Hispanic | 4.3% | 24.4% | ▲ 20.1 pts | |
| Two or more races | 4.3% | 12.8% | ▲ 8.5 pts | |
| Black | 5.7% | 6.1% | ▲ 0.4 pts | |
| Asian | 1.4% | 5.0% | ▲ 3.6 pts | |
| American Indian | 4.3% | 3.3% | ▼ 1.0 pts | |
| Pacific Islander | 2.9% | 2.8% | ▼ 0.1 pts |
Typical home value $572K in zip 98373 as of 2026-05 · trend since 2000
Data Provided by Zillow Group
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What school district is Puyallup Online Academy/POA in?
Puyallup Online Academy/POA is part of the Puyallup School District district in Puyallup, Washington.
Is Puyallup Online Academy/POA a good school?
SchoolRow ranks Puyallup Online Academy/POA 102nd of 139 Washington schools (better than 27% statewide) based on 2024–25 test results (WA Smarter Balanced / WCAS 2024–25).
What is the racial makeup of Puyallup Online Academy/POA?
White 43%, Hispanic 24%, Two or more races 13%, Black 6% (180 students, 2023–24).
How much do homes near Puyallup Online Academy/POA cost?
The typical home value in zip code 98373 is $572K 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.