Emerald Ridge High School in Puyallup, Washington on DonorsChoose

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About this school

Emerald Ridge High School is a suburban public school in Puyallup, Washington that is part of Puyallup School District. It serves 1,613 students in grades 9 - 12 with a student/teacher ratio of 25.6:1. Its teachers have had 2 projects funded on DonorsChoose.

Public School

Grades 9 - 12

1,613 Students

63 Teachers

12405 184th St E

Puyallup, WA 98374 View local requests

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Emerald Ridge High School Teachers on DonorsChoose

Mr. Brassard

Ms. Brown

Mr. Dotson

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Emerald Ridge High School Demographics

48%

of students receive free or reduced price lunch

Source: the National Center for Education Statistics

34%

of students are Black, Latino, Native American, or Asian

Schools in districts that mainly serve students of color receive substantially less state and local support than similar districts that serve primarily White students. Learn more about this gap, why it exists, and how you can help close it.

Emerald Ridge High School Support on DonorsChoose Last updated Dec 5, 2025

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