Career Academy at Truman High School

Summary:

Career Academy at Truman High School is a small public magnet high school in Federal Way, Washington, serving grades 9-12 with a student population of just 68 students. However, the school faces significant challenges, consistently ranking in the bottom 10-15% of high schools in the state with a 0-1 star rating from SchoolDigger.

The school's performance metrics are concerning, with declining graduation rates (dropping from 91.3% to 79.4% in the last year), high dropout rates (ranging from 8.6% to 25.8% over the past 5 years), and low academic proficiency on state assessments (only 25% proficient in English Language Arts and 13.33% in Science, compared to over 50% statewide). Additionally, the school has a very high percentage of economically disadvantaged students, ranging from 73.12% to 83.33% over the past 3 years.

When compared to other high schools in the Federal Way School District, Career Academy at Truman High School consistently underperforms. For example, Todd Beamer High School and Decatur High School have significantly higher proficiency rates and graduation rates than Career Academy. Addressing the school's challenges will be crucial to providing a high-quality education for its students.


Detail:

Public, Magnet 9-12

 31455 28th Ave S
       Federal Way, WA  98003


(253) 945-5800

District: Federal Way School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
437th of 437 Washington High Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $29,583 Help


Student/teacher ratio:  19.8 Help
Number of students:  68

Racial breakdown:

White:
26.5%
Two or more races:
22.1%
African American:
19.1%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  80.9% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Career Academy at Truman High School ranks worse than 100% of high schools in Washington. It also ranks last among 6 ranked high schools in the Federal Way School District. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 2.2. (See more...)
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The Adjusted Cohort Graduation Rate (ACGR) measures the percentage of Career Academy at Truman High School freshmen who graduate within four years, adjusting for students who transfer in or out.
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The high school dropout rate measures the percentage of students who do not complete their high school education.
Student Body
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Compare Details Student population at Career Academy at Truman High School is diverse. Racial makeup is: White (26.5%), two or more races (22.1%), African American (19.1%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 80.9% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Career Academy at Truman High School is 19.8, which is the 4th best among 6 high schools in the Federal Way School District. (See more...)
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Compare Career Academy at Truman High School employs 3.4 full-time teachers.
Finance
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Career Academy at Truman High School is $29,583, which is the 2nd highest among 6 high schools in the Federal Way School District.
Schooldigger Rankings:

Career Academy at Truman High School was not ranked this year due to insufficient test score data.
SchoolDigger ranks Career Academy at Truman High School 437th of 437 Washington public high schools. (See Career Academy at Truman High School in the ranking list.)

Federal Way School District:

SchoolDigger ranks Federal Way School District 213th of 247 Washington school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Career Academy at Truman High School

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Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools WA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2011 25.92 335th 440 23.9%
2012 19.82 368th 450 18.2%
2013 14.39 403rd 454 11.2%
2015 27.22 264th 341 22.6%
2016 9.74 290th 306 5.2%
2024 2.20 437th 437 0.0%
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Data source: test scores: Washington Office of Superindentent of Public Instruction, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

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Data source: Washington State Office of Superintendent of Public Instruction

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Enrollment information for Career Academy at Truman High School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
2010 53 19 10 21 2 n/a n/a 4 109
2011 56 21 10 38 2 9 12 0 148
2012 50 31 14 56 5 12 10 0 178
2013 51 18 10 51 3 6 15 0 154
2014 54 13 9 47 2 9 10 0 144
2015 68 19 11 47 3 3 10 0 161
2016 41 13 7 31 2 7 8 0 109
2017 30 13 7 29 4 10 15 0 108
2018 25 13 3 26 1 11 13 0 92
2019 17 21 1 27 0 4 15 0 85
2020 15 25 2 45 0 2 9 0 98
2021 16 26 2 34 1 4 10 0 93
2022 8 7 0 15 1 0 5 0 36
2023 18 13 1 13 2 5 15 1 68

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Career Academy at Truman High School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2010 109 7.5 14.5 n/a
2011 148 11.0 13.4 29.7
2012 178 11.0 16.1 76.4
2013 154 11.1 13.8 72.7
2014 144 n/a n/a 68.8
2015 161 4.0 40.2 64
2016 109 3.0 36.3 58.7
2017 108 5.8 18.5 64.8
2018 92 6.0 15.3 70.7
2019 85 6.5 13.0 74.1
2020 98 6.6 14.6 77.6
2021 93 6.2 15.0 73.1
2022 36 6.3 5.7 83.3
2023 68 3.4 19.8 80.9

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Career Academy at Truman High School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2010 109 7.5 14.5 n/a
2011 148 11.0 13.4 29.7
2012 178 11.0 16.1 76.4
2013 154 11.1 13.8 72.7
2014 144 n/a n/a 68.8
2015 161 4.0 40.2 64
2016 109 3.0 36.3 58.7
2017 108 5.8 18.5 64.8
2018 92 6.0 15.3 70.7
2019 85 6.5 13.0 74.1
2020 98 6.6 14.6 77.6
2021 93 6.2 15.0 73.1
2022 36 6.3 5.7 83.3
2023 68 3.4 19.8 80.9

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.

Immunization Rates

Career Academy at Truman High School

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YearCompletely ImmunizedReligious ExemptionMedical ExemptionPersonal ExemptionPolioDiphtheriaHepatitis BVaricellaMMRPertussis
201988.9%1.2%0.0%3.7%96.3%95.1%96.3%96.3%96.3%95.1%

Data source: Washington State Department of Health
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Per Pupil Expenditures for Career Academy at Truman High School

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $224 (0.9%) $25,357 (99.1%) $25,581
2020 $257 (1.3%) $19,204 (98.7%) $19,462
2021 $893 (4.4%) $19,511 (95.6%) $20,404
2022 $3,279 (11.1%) $26,304 (88.9%) $29,583

Data source: Washington Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Career Academy at Truman High School

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Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students8568
 20%
African American2113
 38.1%
American Indian02
Asian11
Hispanic2713
 51.9%
Pacific Islander45
 25%
White1718
 5.9%
Two or More Races1515
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients74.1%80.9%
 6.8%


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Frequently Asked Questions about Career Academy at Truman High School

Career Academy at Truman High School ranks in the bottom 0.0% of Washington high schools.

Students at Career Academy at Truman High School are 26% White, 22% Two or more races, 19% African American, 19% Hispanic, 7% Pacific Islander, 3% American Indian, 1% Asian, 1% Not Specified.

In the 2022-23 school year, 68 students attended Career Academy at Truman High School.


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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau, the Washington State Department of Health and the Washington Office of Superindentent of Public Instruction.

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