- Clover Park School District
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Clover Park School District Cpark.png Type and location Type Public Grades Pre-K through 12 Country United States Location Lakewood, Washington District Info Superintendent Debbie LeBeau Students and staff Students 11,865[1] Teachers 849 Staff 729 Other information Website Clover Park School District 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.
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Location
The Clover Park School District is located directly south of Tacoma, Washington in the city of Lakewood, Washington. The district includes 26 square miles (67 km2) within the western area of Pierce County. CPSD serves Lakewood, the Fort Lewis Army Post, and McChord Air Force Base communities.
Schools
Clover Park is composed of 19 elementary schools, four middle schools, a 5-12 learning community, two high schools, and one alternative high school. The district also serves two specialty schools within Western State Hospital.
High Schools Name Grade Levels/Type Established Enrollment Mascot WIAA Classification Notes Alternatives for Individuals (A-I) [1] Alternative 9-12 N/A site 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 TBD Mustangs Woodbrook 6-8 TBD Wildcats Elementary Schools Beachwood, Carter Lake, Clarkmoor, Custer, Dower, Evergreen, Greenwood, Heartwood, Hillside, Idlewild, Lake Louise, Lakeview, Oakbrook, Oakwood, Park Lodge, Southgate, Tillicum, Tyee Park Demographics
On average, the CPSD student body is approximately 52.8% Caucasian, 22.5% African American, 13.5% Hispanic, 9.5% Asian American, and 1.9% Native American.
Military influence
There has been a significant military influence within the district due to its proximity to Fort Lewis and McChord Air Force Base. 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 28% of students within the district live on a military base while 40% are funded military dependents. From 1985 to 2004, there have been 55 appointments to military academies from CPSD.
External links
References
- ^ Cafazzo, Debbie (2010-11-05). "Some local schools find fewer to teach; economy blamed". The News Tribune. http://www.thenewstribune.com/2010/11/05/1410606/some-schools-find-fewer-to-teach.html. Retrieved 2010-11-05.
- ^ Abe, Debby (2008-05-13). "Lakewood school will get new home, name". The News Tribune. http://www.thenewstribune.com/news/updates/story/359635.html. Retrieved 2008-05-15.[dead link]
- ^ Sclair, Ben (2009-04-06). "Changes set for Harrison Prep". The Suburban Times. http://www.thesubtimes.com/2009/04/06/changes-set-for-harrison-prep/. Retrieved 2009-04-14.
Categories:- School districts in Washington (state)
- Lakewood, Washington
- Education in Pierce County, Washington
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