Serving 1,655 students in grades Kindergarten-12, Tacoma Online ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Washington for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 25-29% (which was lower than the Washington state average of 40%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 55-59% (which was higher than the Washington state average of 53%).
Minority enrollment was 69% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which was higher than the Washington state average of 53% (majority Hispanic).
Top Rankings
Tacoma Online ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Washington for:
Category
Attribute
Science Proficiency
School Overview
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-12
Total Students
1,655 students
Gender %
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(21-22)25-29%
40%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
55-59%
53%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-69%
49%
American Indian
2%
1%
Asian
7%
9%
Hispanic
21%
27%
Black
16%
5%
White
31%
47%
Hawaiian
4%
2%
Two or more races
19%
9%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
(21-22)85-89%
84%
Eligible for Free Lunch
50%
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?
25-29% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 40% WA state average), while 55-59% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 53% WA state average).
What is the graduation rate of Tacoma Online?
The graduation rate of Tacoma Online is 85-89%, which is higher than the Washington state average of 84%.
How many students attend Tacoma Online?
1,655 students attend Tacoma Online.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
31% of Tacoma Online students are White, 21% of students are Hispanic, 19% of students are Two or more races, 16% of students are Black, 7% of students are Asian, 4% of students are Hawaiian, and 2% of students are American Indian.
What grades does Tacoma Online offer ?
Tacoma Online offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-12
What school district is Tacoma Online part of?
Tacoma Online is part of Tacoma School District.
In what neighborhood is Tacoma Online located?
Tacoma Online is located in the West End neighborhood of Tacoma, WA. There are 14 other public schools located in West End.
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