Serving 83 students in grades 9-12, Career Academy At Truman High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Washington for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is <50% (which is higher than the Washington state average of 41%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is <50% (which is lower than the Washington state average of 61%).
The student-teacher ratio of 17:1 is equal to the Washington state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 78% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Washington state average of 53% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026)
- School Type: Alternative school / Magnet School
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 83 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 17:1
- Minority Enrollment: 78%
- Graduation Rate: 70-79% (Btm 50% in WA)
- Math Proficiency: <50% (Top 30%)
- Reading Proficiency: <50% (Top 1%)
- Science Proficiency: <50% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WA Dept. of Education
School Overview
Career Academy At Truman High School's student population of 83 students has declined by 10% over five school years.
The teacher population of 5 teachers has declined by 16% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
83 students
Total Classroom Teachers
5 teachers
School Rankings
The diversity score of Career Academy At Truman High School is 0.79, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.69. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
<50%
41%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)<50%
61%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
<50%
49%
Student-Teacher Ratio
17:1
17:1
American Indian
2%
1%
Asian
2%
9%
Hispanic
28%
27%
Black
23%
5%
White
22%
47%
Hawaiian
6%
2%
Two or more races
17%
9%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
70-79%
84%
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)100%
34.7%
Eligible for Free Lunch
75%
39%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
9%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
<50% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 41% WA state average), while <50% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 61% WA state average).
What is the graduation rate of Career Academy At Truman High School?
The graduation rate of Career Academy At Truman High School is 70-79%, which is lower than the Washington state average of 84%.
How many students attend Career Academy At Truman High School?
83 students attend Career Academy At Truman High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
28% of Career Academy At Truman High School students are Hispanic, 23% of students are Black, 22% of students are White, 17% of students are Two or more races, 6% of students are Hawaiian, 2% of students are American Indian, and 2% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Career Academy At Truman High School?
Career Academy At Truman High School has a student ration of 17:1, which is equal to the Washington state average of 17:1.
What grades does Career Academy At Truman High School offer ?
Career Academy At Truman High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Career Academy At Truman High School part of?
Career Academy At Truman High School is part of Federal Way School District.
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