Clover Park Technical College is a public community college in Lakewood, Washington. There is also a smaller campus located at Thun Field in Puyallup, Washington, for aviation training.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is <50% (which is lower than the Washington state average of 54%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is ≥80% (which is higher than the Washington state average of 61%).
Quick Facts (2026)
- School Type: Vocational school
- Grades: 9-12
- Math Proficiency: <50%
- Reading Proficiency: ≥80%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WA Dept. of Education
School Overview
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students (18-19)
300 students
Year Founded
1942
Colors
Blue and Gold
School Calendar
Average Class Size
12 students
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(09-10)<50%
54%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(16-17)≥80%
61%
American Indian
(18-19)1%
1%
Asian
(18-19)3%
8%
Hispanic
(18-19)22%
24%
Black
(18-19)9%
5%
White
(18-19)51%
53%
Hawaiian
(18-19)3%
1%
Two or more races
(18-19)11%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
<50% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 54% WA state average), while ≥80% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 61% WA state average).
How many students attend Northwest Career And Technical High School?
300 students attend Northwest Career And Technical High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
51% of Northwest Career And Technical High School students are White, 22% of students are Hispanic, 11% of students are Two or more races, 9% of students are Black, 3% of students are Asian, 3% of students are Hawaiian, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What grades does Northwest Career And Technical High School offer ?
Northwest Career And Technical High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Northwest Career And Technical High School part of?
Northwest Career And Technical High School is part of Clover Park Technical College School District.
School Reviews
Review Northwest Career And Technical High School. Reviews should be a few sentences in length. Please include any comments on:
- Quality of academic programs, teachers, and facilities
- Availability of music, art, sports and other extracurricular activities
Recent Articles
Media Literacy as a Core Skill: How to Tell if a School Teaches It Well
Learn how to evaluate whether a public school teaches media literacy effectively, from fact-checking and source evaluation to digital citizenship and critical thinking.
Screen Time, Paper Learning, and the New Back-to-Basics Debate
Explore why some public schools are reducing screen time, bringing back paper learning, and rethinking the balance between technology and traditional instruction.
Student Data, AI Tools, and Privacy: Questions to Ask Your District
Learn how public schools use AI, protect student data, and the key privacy questions every parent should ask their school district in 2026.
