Puyallup Online Academy/poa vs. Internet Academy
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School Overview
School
Top Rankings
Puyallup Online Academy/poa ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Washington for:
Category
Attribute
Math Proficiency
Internet Academy ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Washington for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Overview
Serving 354 students in grades 1-12, Puyallup Online Academy/poa ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Washington for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 20-29% (which is lower than the Washington state average of 50%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 70-79% (which is higher than the Washington state average of 61%).
The student:teacher ratio of 32:1 is higher than the Washington state level of 16:1.
Minority enrollment is 49% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Washington state average of 50% (majority Hispanic).
Serving 876 students in grades Prekindergarten-12, Internet Academy ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Washington for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 40-49% (which is lower than the Washington state average of 50%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 70-79% (which is higher than the Washington state average of 61%).
The student:teacher ratio of 27:1 is higher than the Washington state level of 16:1.
Minority enrollment is 71% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is higher than the Washington state average of 50% (majority Hispanic and Asian).
School Type
Alternative
Alternative
Grades Offered
1-12
PK-12
Total Students
354 students
876 students
% Male | % Female
47% | 53%
51% | 49%
Total Classroom Teachers
11 teachers
33 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
32:1
27:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#1103 out of 2052 schools in WA
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
#768 out of 2052 schools in WA
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-29%
40-49%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
70-79%
70-79%
Graduation Rate
35-39%
40-49%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Kindergarten Students
-
38
Grade 1 Students
-
61
Grade 2 Students
-
67
Grade 3 Students
-
49
Grade 4 Students
-
69
Grade 5 Students
-
60
Grade 6 Students
3
76
Grade 7 Students
46
63
Grade 8 Students
37
89
Grade 9 Students
58
74
Grade 10 Students
58
76
Grade 11 Students
70
73
Grade 12 Students
82
81
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
3%
1%
% Asian
5%
11%
% Hispanic
22%
23%
% Black
5%
18%
% White
51%
29%
% Hawaiian
1%
6%
% Two or more races
13%
12%
Diversity Score
0.68
0.81
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
43%
46%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
12%
7%
