Curtis Senior High
Reported Enrollment
1,349
students
District
University Place School District
County Context Score
46/100
county-level composite, not a school rating
School Information
Address
8425 40TH W, UNIVERSITY PLACE, WA, 98466
School District
University Place School District
NCES Identifiers
- School ID
- 530918001549
- District ID
- 5309180
NCES 2022-23 public school data and FY 2022 school-finance data
Grade Range
10–12
High · Regular
Enrollment
1,349 students
School Setting
Suburb: Large
School profile guide
How to use this school record
This page is designed for first-pass public-school research. It combines the school record, district context, nearby comparable schools, and county-level school signals so you can decide what to verify next.
What is covered in this record
3 of 5 optional NCES detail groups are available for this school: enrollment, student-teacher ratio, lunch eligibility, grade span, and school setting. Missing fields mean the source did not provide a usable value in the current build.
Use this as an NCES profile
Curtis Senior High is shown from federal public-school records. Treat the page as a source-backed profile for enrollment, grade span, school type, district context, and county context where fields are reported.
Separate proximity from assignment
Addresses, district boundaries, transfer rules, and program eligibility can change locally. Confirm attendance assignment with the district before making enrollment decisions.
Compare the surrounding system
Pierce County has 282 public schools in the current county list. Review the county page and district context before judging one school in isolation.
This district context includes 8 schools. Similar-school links show 5 peer records when available.
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What Curtis Senior High tells a parent
This profile is most useful when it is read against the local system: University Place School District, Pierce County, and comparable high schools.It does not replace local assignment rules, tours, or program verification.
Decision notes
- 10–12 is the first fit check. Verify that the grade span matches the years your student needs, especially around transition grades.
- Regular school type affects comparison. Compare it with other high schools before treating it like a one-for-one substitute.
- Suburb: Large matters for daily life. Use the locale and address as a starting point, then confirm commute, boundary, and transportation details locally.
What this page cannot confirm
SchoolsByCounty does not verify attendance assignment, transportation, transfer eligibility, special-program admission, test scores, discipline records, or campus climate for Curtis Senior High. Treat this as a public-data profile and confirm local fit with University Place School District.
1,349 students
Curtis Senior High reports 1,349 students, larger than most same-level county peers. Among 58 other high schools in Pierce County with enrollment data, 45 report fewer students and 13 report more. The peer median is 382 students.
59 high schools
The same-level county median enrollment is 420 students. Use it to separate unusually small or large schools from typical peers.
8 district schools
University Place School District lists 4 primary, 2 middle, 1 high, 1 other schools in the current NCES data. For a high-school choice, compare graduation context, program access, commute, and nearby alternatives before using one enrollment number as the deciding signal.
District grade-span map
Use the district mix to see whether this school is part of a fuller local pathway or a narrower placement.
Primary
4
Middle
2
High
1
Other
1
Nearby context inside University Place School District
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School Profile FAQ
Is Curtis Senior High a recommended school?
No. SchoolsByCounty publishes public-school records and county context, not school recommendations. Use this profile as a starting point, then verify fit and assignment with University Place School District.
Does this page confirm attendance assignment for Curtis Senior High?
No. Attendance zones, transfers, magnet programs, and eligibility rules are set locally. Confirm assignment with the district or official local boundary tools before making enrollment decisions.
Where does the Curtis Senior High data come from?
The school record is based on NCES public school data where fields are available, including school name, district, grade span, school type, enrollment, and related public-school indicators.
How should I compare Curtis Senior High with nearby schools?
Curtis Senior High should be compared with 59 high schools in Pierce County, plus other schools in University Place School District. Start with grade span, reported enrollment, school type, district pathway, and local assignment rules.
What should I verify before moving for Curtis Senior High?
Before using Curtis Senior High in a housing decision, verify attendance boundaries, transportation, transfer rules, program eligibility, and current enrollment procedures with University Place School District.
Part of University Place School District
Curtis Senior High is one of 8 schools in this district, serving a reported enrollment of 5,619 students across 8 schools.
Open the district guideSchools in District
8
Reported Enrollment
5,619
8 schools reporting
Other Schools in This District
- Evergreen PrimaryPK–4 · PrimaryListed only
- Curtis Junior High8–9 · OtherListed only
- Narrows View Intermediate5–7 · MiddleListed only
- Sunset PrimaryPK–4 · PrimaryListed only
- Chambers ElementaryKG–4 · PrimaryListed only
- University Place PrimaryPK–4 · PrimaryListed only
- Drum Intermediate5–7 · MiddleListed only
Similar Schools
Pierce County Schools
County Context Score
46/100
County-level composite across 282 public schools
Data Sources
Education data sourced from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) Common Core of Data and School District Finance Survey. School scores are derived composite metrics based on available NCES graduation-rate and school-finance signals.
Data is informational only. Coverage varies by county and reporting year. Not for use as the sole basis for educational decisions.