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, Re-engagement Center ranks in the bottom 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 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 52% (majority Hispanic and Asian).

School Overview

Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
196 students
Total Classroom Teachers
n/a

School Rankings

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%
Asian
9%
9%
Hispanic
23%
26%
Black
28%
5%
White
32%
48%
Hawaiian
3%
2%
Two or more races
3%
9%
All Ethnic Groups
0.76
(14-15)
6-9%
81%
Eligible for Free Lunch
60%
49%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
n/a
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?
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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