Clover Park School District

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Clover Park School District
Location
Lakewood, Washington
United States
District information
TypePublic
GradesPre-K through 12
SuperintendentRon Banner
Students and staff
Students11,865[1]
Teachers849
Staff729
Other information
Websitewww.cloverpark.k12.wa.us

The Clover Park School District (CPSD) is the fourth largest school district in Pierce County, Washington, United States, and the 28th largest public school district in the state.

Location[]

The Clover Park School District is located directly south of Tacoma, Washington in the city of Lakewood. The district includes 68 square miles (180 km2) within the western area of Pierce County. CPSD serves Lakewood and Joint Base Lewis-McChord communities.

Schools[]

Clover Park is composed of 17 elementary schools, four middle schools, two high schools, one alternative high school and Harrison Preparatory School (grades 6-12). The district also serves two specialty schools within Western State Hospital.

High schools
Name Grade levels/type Established Enrollment Nickname WIAA Classification Notes
Clover Park Comprehensive 9-12 1928 1500 Warriors 2A
Lakes Comprehensive 9-12 1962 1500 Lancers 3A
CES Learning Community
Name Type Established Enrollment Nickname
William H. Harrison Preparatory 6-12[2] 2005 TBD Pumas

Starting with the 2009-2010 school year, Harrison Prep offered grades 6 through 12 only, to allow for an International Baccalaureate (Middle Years Program).[3]

Middle schools
Name Type Established Enrollment Nickname
Hudtloff 6-8 TBD Hurricanes
Lochburn[permanent dead link] 6-8 1968 TBD Lions
Mann 6-8 1959 TBD Mustangs
Woodbrook 6-8 1962 TBD Wildcats
Elementary schools
  • Beachwood
  • Carter Lake
  • Custer
  • Dower
  • Evergreen
  • Hillside
  • Idlewild
  • Lake Louise
  • Lakeview
  • Oakbrook
  • Oakwood
  • Park Lodge
  • Rainier
  • Southgate
  • Tillicum
  • Tyee Park

Demographics[]

On average, the CPSD student body is approximately 39.66% Caucasian, 13.05% African American, 27.85% Hispanic, 4.53% Asian American, and .83% Native American.

Military influence[]

There has been a significant military influence within the district due to its proximity to Joint Base Lewis-McChord. 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 an Army JROTC program.

About 31% of students within the district live on a military base while 40% are funded military dependents. From 1985 to 2011, there have been 90 appointments to military academies from CPSD.

References[]

  1. ^ Cafazzo, Debbie (2010-11-05). "Some local schools find fewer to teach; economy blamed". The News Tribune. Archived from the original on 2012-04-03. Retrieved 2010-11-05.
  2. ^ Abe, Debby (2008-05-13). "Lakewood school will get new home, name". The News Tribune. Retrieved 2008-05-15.[dead link]
  3. ^ Sclair, Ben (2009-04-06). "Changes set for Harrison Prep". The Suburban Times. Retrieved 2009-04-14.

External links[]

Coordinates: 47°10′N 122°30′W / 47.167°N 122.500°W / 47.167; -122.500

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