Clover Park School District

Clover Park School District
Location
Lakewood, Washington
United States
District information
Type Public
Grades Pre-K through 12
Superintendent Debbie LeBeau
Students and staff
Students 11,865[1]
Teachers 849
Staff 729
Other information
Website www.cloverpark.k12.wa.us

The Clover Park School District (CPSD) is the fourth largest school district in Pierce County, Washington and the 28th largest public school district in the state.

Location

The Clover Park School District is located directly south of Tacoma, Washington in the city of Lakewood, Washington. The district includes 68 square miles (180 km2) within the western area of Pierce County. CPSD serves Lakewood and Joint Base Lewis-McChord communities.

Schools

Clover Park is composed of 17 elementary schools, four middle schools, two high schools, one alternative high school and Harrison Preparatory School (grades 6 - 12). The district also serves two specialty schools within Western State Hospital.

High Schools
Name Grade Levels/Type Established Enrollment Mascot WIAA Classification Notes
Clover Park Comprehensive 9-12 1928 1500 Warriors 2A
Lakes Comprehensive 9-12 1962 1500 Lancers 3A
CES Learning Community
Name Type Established Enrollment Mascot
William H. Harrison Preparatory 6-12[2] 2005 TBD Pumas

Starting with the 2009-2010 school year, Harrison Prep will offer grades 6 through 12 only, to allow for an International Baccalaureate (Middle Years Program).[3]

Middle Schools
Name Type Established Enrollment Mascot
Hudtloff 6-8 TBD Hurricanes
Lochburn 6-8 1968 TBD Lions
Mann 6-8 1959 TBD Mustangs
Woodbrook 6-8 1962 TBD Wildcats
Elementary Schools
  • Beachwood
  • Carter Lake
  • Custer
  • Dower
  • Evergreen
  • Hillside
  • Idlewild
  • Lake Louise
  • Lakeview
  • Oakbrook
  • Oakwood
  • Park Lodge
  • Southgate
  • Tillicum
  • Tyee Park
  • Rainier

Demographics

On average, the CPSD student body is approximately 39.66% Caucasian, 13.05% African American, 27.85% Hispanic, 4.53% Asian American, and .83% Native American.

Military influence

There has been a significant military influence within the district due to its proximity to Joint Base Lewis-McChord. Each of its two senior high schools are home to two Junior Reserve Officers' Training Corps (JROTC) programs. Clover Park High School has an Air Force JROTC program and Lakes High School has one Army JROTC program.

About 31% of students within the district live on a military base while 40% are funded military dependents. From 1985 to 2011, there have been 90 appointments to military academies from CPSD.

References

  1. ↑ Cafazzo, Debbie (2010-11-05). "Some local schools find fewer to teach; economy blamed". The News Tribune. Retrieved 2010-11-05.
  2. ↑ Abe, Debby (2008-05-13). "Lakewood school will get new home, name". The News Tribune. Retrieved 2008-05-15.
  3. ↑ Sclair, Ben (2009-04-06). "Changes set for Harrison Prep". The Suburban Times. Retrieved 2009-04-14.

External links

Coordinates: 47°10′N 122°30′W / 47.167°N 122.500°W / 47.167; -122.500

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