Bates Technical College

Located at 1101 South Yakima Avenue in Tacoma, Washington, Bates Technical College operates as an active, specialized public education agency within the vibrant midsize city setting of the Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue metropolitan area. Functioning across two operational campuses, this non-charter institution provides dedicated high school pathways for students in grades 9 through 12. Designed to bridge secondary education with technical preparation, the district’s academic programming heavily focuses on upperclassmen, with the overwhelming majority of its enrollment concentrated in the 11th and 12th grades as students pursue career-focused technical coursework alongside their traditional high school diplomas.

The district supports a student body of 343 high school learners, featuring a notable demographic profile that includes 265 male students, 75 female students, and a diverse range of racial and ethnic backgrounds—including 231 White, 43 Black, 25 multiracial, and 24 Hispanic students, alongside Asian, Native American, and Pacific Islander representation. Reflecting its specialized operational model as a postsecondary technical institution hosting high school programs, conventional K-12 full-time equivalent (FTE) staffing figures report zero traditional district-allocated teachers, as instruction is integrated within the broader college faculty infrastructure. Parents, prospective students, and education researchers seeking specialized career pathways in Pierce County can learn more by calling (253) 680-7000 or visiting the district’s online portal at www.bates.ctc.edu.