Tacoma Open Doors

1818 Tacoma Ave S
Tacoma, WA 98402
(School attendance zone shown in map)
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Top 30%
Serving 317 students in grades 9-12, Tacoma Open Doors ranks in the top 30% of all schools in Washington for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is <50% (which is lower than the Washington state average of 51%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 80-89% (which is higher than the Washington state average of 61%).
Minority enrollment is 57% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is higher than the Washington state average of 50% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2024)

  • School Type: Alternative school
  • Grades: 9-12
  • Enrollment: 317 students
  • Minority Enrollment: 57%
  • : 4% (Top 50% in WA)
  • : <50% (Btm 50%)
  • : 80-89% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WA Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Tacoma Open Doors ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Washington for:

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School Overview

Tacoma Open Doors's student population of 317 students has declined by 19% over five school years.
The teacher population of 5 teachers has declined by 16% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
317 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
5 teachers
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School Rankings

The diversity score of Tacoma Open Doors is 0.74, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.68. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Definition of Terms 2021-2022 School Year Data
This School
State Level (WA)
(16-17)
<50%
51%
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(16-17)
80-89%
61%
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Student : Teacher Ratio
n/a
16:1
American Indian
1%
1%
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Asian
4%
9%
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Hispanic
19%
25%
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Black
17%
5%
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White
43%
50%
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Hawaiian
4%
1%
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Two or more races
12%
9%
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All Ethnic Groups
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0.74
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(18-19)
4%
84%
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Eligible for Free Lunch
15%
36%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
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?
<50% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 51% WA state average), while 80-89% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 61% WA state average).
What is the graduation rate of Tacoma Open Doors?
The graduation rate of Tacoma Open Doors is 4%, which is lower than the Washington state average of 84%.
How many students attend Tacoma Open Doors?
317 students attend Tacoma Open Doors.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
43% of Tacoma Open Doors students are White, 19% of students are Hispanic, 17% of students are Black, 12% of students are Two or more races, 4% of students are Asian, 4% of students are Hawaiian, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What grades does Tacoma Open Doors offer ?
Tacoma Open Doors offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Tacoma Open Doors part of?
Tacoma Open Doors is part of Tacoma School District.

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • School Type: Alternative school
  • Grades: 9-12
  • Enrollment: 317 students
  • Minority Enrollment: 57%
  • : 4% (Top 50%)
  • : <50% (Btm 50%)
  • : 80-89% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WA Dept. of Education

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