Wava High School (Closed 2016)

2601 S 35th Street Suite 100
Tacoma, WA 98409
Serving 335 students in grades 9-12, Wava High School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Washington for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 20-29% (which was lower than the Washington state average of 49%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 70-79% (which was higher than the Washington state average of 56%).
The student-teacher ratio of 26:1 was higher than the Washington state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment was 25% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which was lower than the Washington state average of 53% (majority Hispanic).

School Overview

School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
335 students
Total Classroom Teachers
13 teachers

School Rankings

This School
State Level (WA)
(14-15)
20-29%
49%
(14-15)
70-79%
56%
Student-Teacher Ratio
26:1
17:1
American Indian
2%
1%
Asian
4%
9%
Hispanic
11%
27%
Black
6%
5%
White
75%
47%
Hawaiian
1%
2%
Two or more races
1%
9%
All Ethnic Groups
25%
0.42
(14-15)
80-89%
81%
Eligible for Free Lunch
11%
39%
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?
20-29% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 49% WA state average), while 70-79% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 56% WA state average).
What is the graduation rate of Wava High School?
The graduation rate of Wava High School is 80-89%, which is lower than the Washington state average of 81%.
How many students attend Wava High School?
335 students attend Wava High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
75% of Wava High School students are White, 11% of students are Hispanic, 6% of students are Black, 4% of students are Asian, 2% of students are American Indian, 1% of students are Hawaiian, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Wava High School?
Wava High School has a student ration of 26:1, which is higher than the Washington state average of 17:1.
What grades does Wava High School offer ?
Wava High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Wava High School part of?
Wava High School is part of Monroe School District.

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