Chief Leschi School
633 Students
Other K - 12th
School Overview
Chief Leschi Schools, located in Puyallup, Washington, is a tribally-operated school system serving the Puyallup Tribe of Indians. The institution provides a comprehensive educational experience from early childhood (Head Start and ECEAP) through high school graduation. Driven by a mission to honor the legacy of Chief Leschi, the school places a heavy emphasis on integrating Lushootseed language, tribal history, and cultural traditions into its academic curriculum. This approach aims to foster a strong sense of identity and belonging among students while ensuring they meet rigorous state educational standards.
Beyond its academic offerings, the school is deeply committed to the holistic well-being of its students and the broader tribal community. Chief Leschi Schools utilizes a "Whole Child" approach, providing wrap-around services that include social-emotional support, cultural mentorship, and community-based activities. By bridging modern pedagogical practices with Indigenous values, the school strives to prepare its graduates to be both academically successful and culturally grounded leaders within the tribal nation and the global community.
Beyond its academic offerings, the school is deeply committed to the holistic well-being of its students and the broader tribal community. Chief Leschi Schools utilizes a "Whole Child" approach, providing wrap-around services that include social-emotional support, cultural mentorship, and community-based activities. By bridging modern pedagogical practices with Indigenous values, the school strives to prepare its graduates to be both academically successful and culturally grounded leaders within the tribal nation and the global community.
633
Total Students
88.0
Full-Time Teachers
7.2
Student/Teacher Ratio
99.5%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
Student Demographics Data Table
| Demographic | Student Count |
|---|---|
| American Indian | 633 |
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American Indian633 (100.0%)
School Location
School Details
| Status: | Open |
|---|---|
| School Level: | Other |
| School Type: | Regular School |
| Charter Status:* | Public Non-Charter |
| Virtual Instruction: | No virtual instruction |
| Shared Time Status: | No |
| District: | Chief Leschi School |
| Phone: | (253)445-6000 |
| Website: | http://leschischools.org |
| Grade Range: | K - 12th |
| Total Students: | 633 |
| Full-Time Teachers (FTE): | 88.0 |
| Pupil/Teacher Ratio: | 7.2 |
| NSLP Participation:1 | Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO |
| Qualified Free Lunch: | 630 |
| Qualified Reduced Lunch: | 0 |
Grades Taught
Kindergarten
49
Grade 1
54
Grade 2
52
Grade 3
53
Grade 4
38
Grade 5
52
Grade 6
45
Grade 7
52
Grade 8
51
Grade 9
40
Grade 10
57
Grade 11
51
Grade 12
39
Grades Taught Data Table
| Grade | Student Count |
|---|---|
| Kindergarten | 49 |
| Grade 1 | 54 |
| Grade 2 | 52 |
| Grade 3 | 53 |
| Grade 4 | 38 |
| Grade 5 | 52 |
| Grade 6 | 45 |
| Grade 7 | 52 |
| Grade 8 | 51 |
| Grade 9 | 40 |
| Grade 10 | 57 |
| Grade 11 | 51 |
| Grade 12 | 39 |
Gender Ratio
Student Gender Ratio Data Table
| Gender | Student Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Female | 297 | 46.9% |
| Male | 336 | 53.1% |
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