Re-engagement Center (Closed 2016)

1818 Tacoma Ave S
Tacoma, WA 98405
(School attendance zone shown in map)
Serving 196 students in grades 9-12, 
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 40-49% (which was lower than the Washington state average of 65%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 60-69% (which was lower than the Washington state average of 74%).
Minority enrollment was 68% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which was higher than the Washington state average of 50% (majority Hispanic and Asian).

School Overview

Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
196 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
n/a
Students by Grade
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School Rankings

Definition of Terms 2021-2022 School Year Data
This School
State Level (WA)
(13-14)
40-49%
65%
(13-14)
60-69%
74%
Student : Teacher Ratio
n/a
16:1
American Indian
2%
1%
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Asian
9%
9%
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Hispanic
23%
25%
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Black
28%
5%
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White
32%
50%
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Hawaiian
3%
1%
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Two or more races
3%
9%
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All Ethnic Groups
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0.76
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(14-15)
6-9%
81%
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Eligible for Free Lunch
60%
36%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
7%
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School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) 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?
40-49% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 65% WA state average), while 60-69% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 74% WA state average).
What is the graduation rate of Re-engagement Center?
The graduation rate of Re-engagement Center is 6-9%, which is lower than the Washington state average of 81%.
How many students attend Re-engagement Center?
196 students attend Re-engagement Center.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
32% of Re-engagement Center students are White, 28% of students are Black, 23% of students are Hispanic, 9% of students are Asian, 3% of students are Hawaiian, 3% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are American Indian.
What grades does Re-engagement Center offer ?
Re-engagement Center offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Re-engagement Center part of?
Re-engagement Center is part of Tacoma School District.

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