Bates Technical High School vs Kalama High School
A head-to-head comparison of two high schools in Washington, United States, 142 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Bates Technical High School
Tacoma · Public high · Grades 9–12
343 students
Kalama High School
Kalama · Public high · Grades 9–12
347 students
| Measure | Bates Technical High School Tacoma, Washington | Kalama High School Kalama, Washington |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | – Not rated | 67 Top 25% |
| State rank | – | #78 of 333 |
| National rank | – | #4167 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | High |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 343 | 347 |
| Enrollment | 343 | 347 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | – | 37.8% |
| Students per teacher | – | 14.5 |
| Reading proficiency | – | 72% |
| Math proficiency | – | 47% |
| city | Tacoma | Kalama |
| state | Washington | Washington |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Kalama High School is the larger school with 347 students compared with 343.
The Success Index (US) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Bates Technical High School better than Kalama High School?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index (US). Differences in sector, size, programmes and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Bates Technical High School and Kalama High School?
About 142 km in a straight line, between Tacoma and Kalama in Washington.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Bates Technical High School: 343. Kalama High School: 347. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Bates Technical High School and Kalama High School rank in Washington?
Bates Technical High School is unranked and Kalama High School is 78th of 333 among high schools in Washington on the 2025 Success Index (US).