Clover Park School District
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| Clover Park School District | |
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| Type | Public |
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| Grades | Pre-K through 12 |
| Superintendent | Al Cohen (interim), Debbie LeBeau (effective July 1, 2008) |
| Contact number | (253) 583-5000 |
| Teachers | 849 |
| Staff | 729 |
| Students | 11,704 (average) |
| Location | Lakewood, Washington United States |
| Website | [1] |
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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[edit] 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 within the western area of Pierce County. CPSD serves Lakewood, the Fort Lewis Army Post, and McChord Air Force Base communities.
[edit] Composition
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 | CES 5-12 Learning Community | Middle Schools | Elementary Schools |
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| Clover Park, Lakes, Alternative | Harrison Prep[1] | Hudtloff, Lochburn, Mann, Woodbrook | Beachwood, Carter Lake, Clarkmoor, Custer, Dower, Evergreen, Greenwood, Heartwood, Hillside, Idlewild, Lake Louise, Lakeview, Oakbrook, Oakwood, Park Lodge, Southgate, Tillicum, Tyee Park |
[edit] Demographics
On average, the CPSD student body is comprised of approximately 52.8% Caucasian, 22.5% Afican American, 13.5% Hispanic, 9.5% Asian American, and 1.9% Native American.
[edit] Military influence
There has been a significant military influence within the district due to its location, being in close 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.
