Doris Stahl Junior High

846 Students

Middle School 6th - 10th

School Overview

Stahl Junior High, located in Puyallup, Washington, is a public school serving students in grades 7 through 9 as part of the Puyallup School District. The school is known for its commitment to academic growth and fostering a supportive middle-level learning environment. With a focus on preparing students for the transition to high school, Stahl offers a variety of core academic subjects, elective courses, and extracurricular activities designed to encourage student engagement and personal development.

The school community places a strong emphasis on inclusivity and character development, aiming to provide a safe space where students can explore their interests and build foundational skills. By utilizing a blend of traditional classroom instruction and modern educational practices, Stahl Junior High strives to meet the diverse needs of its student population. As a central fixture in the local area, the school maintains active partnerships with families and the community to support the overall success and well-being of its students during these formative years.

846

Total Students

38.2

Full-Time Teachers

22.1

Student/Teacher Ratio

45.9%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Doris Stahl Junior High
Demographic	Student Count
White	365
Hispanic	180
Black	70
Asian	67
Two or More	124
American Indian	4
Pacific Islander	31

White
365 (43.4%)
Hispanic
180 (21.4%)
Two or More
124 (14.7%)
Black
70 (8.3%)
Asian
67 (8.0%)
Pacific Islander
31 (3.7%)
American Indian
4 (0.5%)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Middle School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	Supplemental Virtual
Shared Time Status:	N/A
District:	Puyallup School District
Phone:	(253)840-8881
Grade Range:	6th - 10th
Total Students:	846
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	38.2
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	22.1
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	276
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	112

* 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 7 285

Grade 8 271

Grade 9 290