Curtis Senior High

chs.upsd83.org

1,321 Students

High School 10th - 12th

School Overview

Curtis Senior High School, located in University Place, Washington, serves as the flagship high school for the University Place School District. Known for its strong academic reputation and commitment to student success, the school offers a comprehensive curriculum that includes a wide range of Advanced Placement (AP) courses, rigorous college-preparatory programs, and diverse elective opportunities. The school emphasizes a holistic approach to education, balancing high academic standards with robust extracurricular programming, including competitive athletics, fine arts, and various student-led clubs and organizations.

The campus culture at Curtis is centered on community engagement and the district’s mission to prepare students for life beyond graduation, whether they are pursuing higher education, vocational training, or the workforce. The school benefits from its location in the University Place area, fostering strong ties with the local community and providing students with a supportive environment characterized by dedicated staff and active parent involvement. By focusing on both intellectual growth and character development, Curtis Senior High maintains its status as a prominent educational institution in the Tacoma-Pierce County region.

1,321

Total Students

53.1

Full-Time Teachers

24.9

Student/Teacher Ratio

36.8%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Curtis Senior High
Demographic	Student Count
White	540
Hispanic	233
Black	154
Asian	153
Two or More	213
American Indian	5
Pacific Islander	18

White
540 (41.0%)
Hispanic
233 (17.7%)
Two or More
213 (16.2%)
Black
154 (11.7%)
Asian
153 (11.6%)
Pacific Islander
18 (1.4%)
American Indian
5 (0.4%)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	High School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	Supplemental Virtual
Shared Time Status:	N/A
District:	University Place School District
Phone:	(253)566-5710
Website:	http://chs.upsd83.org
Grade Range:	10th - 12th
Total Students:	1,321
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	53.1
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	24.9
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	342
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	144

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Grade 10 486

Grade 11 403

Grade 12 432