Tacoma Business Academy
Tel:
(253) 571-1126
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is <50% (which is lower than the Washington state average of 63%) for the 2011-12 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is ≥50% (which is lower than the Washington state average of 72%) for the 2011-12 school year.
School Overview
| School Type | Alternative school |
| Grades Offered | Grades 9-12 |
| Total Students (11-12) | 33 students |
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| Total Classroom Teachers | n/a |
School Comparison
The diversity score of Tacoma Business Academy is 0.00, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.64. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2017-2018 School Year Data | This School | State Level (WA) |
Math Test Scores (% Proficient) (11-12) | <50% | 63% |
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) (11-12) | ≥50% | 72% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | n/a | 18:1 |
| American Indian (11-12) | 4% | 2% |
| Asian (11-12) | 9% | 7% |
| Hispanic (11-12) | 12% | 20% |
| Black (11-12) | 21% | 5% |
| White (11-12) | 39% | 60% |
| Hawaiian (11-12) | 6% | 1% |
| Two or more races (11-12) | 9% | 5% |
Diversity Score | n/a | 0.64 |
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Graduation Rate (12-13) | <50% | 78% |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch (11-12) | 21% | 37% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch (09-10) | 3% | 8% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Tacoma School District | |
Source: 2017-2018 (latest school year available) NCES, WA Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
The nearest high school to Tacoma Business Academy is Bates Technical College - Open Doors (0.0 miles away)
The nearest middle school and elementary school is Special Services (0.3 miles away)
Show me:
- School (Math and Reading Proficiency) Location Miles Grades Students
- Tacoma Bates Technical College - Open Doors Alternative School Grades: 9-12
0.0 miles
1101 South Yakima Ave.
Tacoma, WA 98405
(253) 680-7415 0 9-12 n/a - Tacoma Bates Technical High School Grades: 9-12 | 296 students
0.0 miles
1101 South Yakima Avenue
Tacoma, WA 98405
(253) 680-7584 0 9-12 296 - Tacoma Tacoma Pierce County Education Center Grades: 9-12 | 7 students
0.2 miles
930 Tacoma Ave S, C/o Miguel V
Tacoma, WA 98405
(253) 571-1032 0.2 9-12 7 - Tacoma Alternative Spcl Needs Div Occ Special Education School Grades: 9-12
0.3 miles
601 S 8th St
Tacoma, WA 98405
(253) 571-1040 0.3 9-12 n/a - Tacoma Community Based Trans Program Special Education School Grades: 11-12 | 72 students
0.3 miles
601 S 8th St
Tacoma, WA 98405
(253) 571-2603 0.3 11-12 72
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