Tacoma Online serves 1,655 students in grades Kindergarten-12.
Minority enrollment is 69% 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: Kindergarten-12
- Enrollment: 1,655 students
- Minority Enrollment: 69%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Tacoma Online ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Washington for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
School Overview
Tacoma Online's student population of 1,655 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-12
Total Students
1,655 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
n/a
Students by Grade
School Rankings
The diversity score of Tacoma Online is 0.80, 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.
Student : Teacher Ratio
n/a
16:1
American Indian
2%
1%
Asian
7%
9%
Hispanic
21%
25%
Black
16%
5%
White
31%
50%
Hawaiian
4%
1%
Two or more races
19%
9%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
50%
36%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
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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