Bates Technical High School
Tacoma, WA · Bates Technical College · Grades 9-12
428th of 437 Washington high schools statewide · better than 2%· Stable
Bates Technical High School ranking
SchoolRow ranks Bates Technical High School 428th of 437 Washington high schools for 2024–25, based on WA Smarter Balanced / WCAS 2024–25 English and Math results — better than 2% of high schools statewide. Its statewide percentile went from 4th in 2022 to 2th in 2025.
Bates Technical High School test scores
Percent meeting or exceeding the state standard, WA Smarter Balanced / WCAS 2024–25
Bates Technical High School students
Racial and ethnic breakdown of 533 students (2023–24, NCES) — and how it has shifted since 2013
| Group | Trend | 2013 | 2023 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| White | 57.3% | 52.0% | ▼ 5.3 pts | |
| Hispanic | 13.0% | 23.1% | ▲ 10.1 pts | |
| Black | 16.2% | 10.5% | ▼ 5.7 pts | |
| Two or more races | 5.9% | 9.2% | ▲ 3.3 pts | |
| Asian | 2.7% | 1.7% | ▼ 1.0 pts | |
| American Indian | 1.6% | 1.7% | ▲ 0.1 pts | |
| Pacific Islander | 3.2% | 1.1% | ▼ 2.1 pts |
Homes near Bates Technical High School
Typical home value $469K in zip 98405 as of 2026-05 · trend since 2000
Data Provided by Zillow Group
High schools near Bates Technical High School
Closest same-level schools, with 2024–25 state rank
- –Tacoma Pierce County Education CenterTacoma School District · 0.2 mi away
- 5Tacoma School of the ArtsTacoma School District · 0.3 mi away250th of 437
ELA 59% · Math 12% - –Tacoma Open DoorsTacoma School District · 0.5 mi away
- 8Stadium High SchoolTacoma School District · 1 mi away120th of 437
ELA 63% · Math 36% - 3Summit Public School: OlympusSummit Public School: Olympus · 1.1 mi away · charter324th of 437
ELA 42% · Math 10% - 3Lincoln High SchoolTacoma School District · 1.9 mi away327th of 437
ELA 38% · Math 13% - –Insight School of WA Open Doors ProgramQuillayute Valley School District · 2 mi away
- 1Oakland Secondary SchoolTacoma School District · 2.4 mi away415th of 437
ELA 14% · Math 11%
Frequently asked questions
What school district is Bates Technical High School in?
Bates Technical High School is part of the Bates Technical College district in Tacoma, Washington.
Is Bates Technical High School a good school?
SchoolRow ranks Bates Technical High School 428th of 437 Washington high schools (better than 2% statewide) based on 2024–25 test results (WA Smarter Balanced / WCAS 2024–25).
What is the racial makeup of Bates Technical High School?
White 52%, Hispanic 23%, Black 11%, Two or more races 9% (533 students, 2023–24).
How much do homes near Bates Technical High School cost?
The typical home value in zip code 98405 is $469K 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.