The School at Pearl Youth Residence
Tacoma, WA · Tacoma School District
Special education school · Grades 6-12 · City, midsize
371st of 437 Washington high schools statewide · better than 15%· Stable
815 South Pearl Street, Tacoma, WA 98465
(253)396-5937NCES ID 530870002177Directory 2023–24
SchoolRow ranks The School at Pearl Youth Residence 371st of 437 Washington high schools for 2024–25, based on WA Smarter Balanced / WCAS 2024–25 English and Math results — better than 15% of high schools statewide. Its statewide percentile went from 19th in 2022 to 15th in 2025.
Percent meeting or exceeding the state standard, WA Smarter Balanced / WCAS 2024–25
Racial and ethnic breakdown of 23 students (2023–24, NCES) — history since 1990, with comparable seven-category changes from 2010
| Group | Trend | 2011 | 2023 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| White | 81.8% | 65.2% | ▼ 16.6 pts | |
| Two or more races | 9.1% | 13.0% | ▲ 3.9 pts | |
| Hispanic | 9.1% | 8.7% | ▼ 0.4 pts | |
| Black | 0.0% | 8.7% | ▲ 8.7 pts | |
| Pacific Islander | 0.0% | 4.3% | ▲ 4.3 pts |
NCES history for this school begins in 1990. 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 $589K in zip 98465 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 The School at Pearl Youth Residence
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ELA 54% ▲34 · Math 16% ▼4Compare - #437Tacoma Online High SchoolTacoma School District · 1.2 mi away437th of 437
ELA 2% ▼18 · Math 2% ▼18Compare - #383Foss High SchoolTacoma School District · 1.3 mi away383rd of 437
ELA 30% ▲10 · Math 7% ▼13Compare - #415Oakland Secondary SchoolTacoma School District · 2.1 mi away415th of 437
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- #41Curtis Senior HighUniversity Place School District · 2.7 mi away41st of 437
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ELA 9% ▼11 · Math 9% ▼11Compare
What school district is The School at Pearl Youth Residence in?
The School at Pearl Youth Residence is part of the Tacoma School District district in Tacoma, Washington.
Is The School at Pearl Youth Residence a good school?
SchoolRow ranks The School at Pearl Youth Residence 371st of 437 Washington high schools (better than 15% statewide) based on 2024–25 test results (WA Smarter Balanced / WCAS 2024–25).
What is the racial makeup of The School at Pearl Youth Residence?
White 65%, Two or more races 13%, Black 9%, Hispanic 9% (23 students, 2023–24).
How much do homes near The School at Pearl Youth Residence cost?
The typical home value in zip code 98465 is $589K 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.