- Puyallup High School reported a higher dual enrollment than White River High School (1,442 vs. 736).
- Puyallup High School reported a higher chronically absent students than White River High School (659 vs. 419).
- Puyallup High School reported a higher ap enrollment than White River High School (441 vs. 227).
- Source Data Limit: 11 metrics are directly comparable between the two schools.
Attendance
How consistently students are present
Puyallup High School reported a higher chronically absent students than White River High School (659 vs. 419).
Course Access & Programs
Advanced coursework and academic programs available
Puyallup High School reported a higher dual enrollment than White River High School (1,442 vs. 736).
School Environment
Disciplinary actions from the Civil Rights Data Collection
White River High School reported a higher out-of-school suspensions than Puyallup High School (70 vs. 19).
Staffing & Support
Counselor and support staff capacity
White River High School reported a higher students per counselor than Puyallup High School (462.7:1 vs. 344.8:1).
Subgroup Analysis
Comparing reported values between specific student populations where both schools have data.
20 subgroup comparisons available across both schools.
Contextual Indicators
District Context
District-level data describes the overarching school district, not the individual school.
Per-pupil spending
Puyallup High School
$16,882.06
White River High School
$14,364.79
Local revenue share
Puyallup High School
25.9%
White River High School
31.8%
State revenue share
Puyallup High School
68.5%
White River High School
65.1%
Federal revenue share
Puyallup High School
5.6%
White River High School
3.1%
District chronic absenteeism rate
Puyallup High School
37.6%
White River High School
33.4%
County Economics
Both schools are located in the same county.
Median household income
Pierce County
$96,632
Pierce County
$96,632
Poverty rate
Pierce County
8.9%
Pierce County
8.9%
Bachelor's degree or higher
Pierce County
30.2%
Pierce County
30.2%
Unemployment rate
Pierce County
4.6%
Pierce County
4.6%
This comparison is derived exclusively from publicly available federal and state datasets. It may not reflect the most current information. We encourage parents and families to supplement this data with information published directly on each school’s website, which may include more recent figures.