Is Industrial Design Engineering and Arts a good school?

Industrial Design Engineering and Arts ranks 213 th of 437 Washington high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

How many students attend Industrial Design Engineering and Arts?

In the 2022-23 school year, 420 students attended Industrial Design Engineering and Arts.

What is the racial makeup of Industrial Design Engineering and Arts?

Students at Industrial Design Engineering and Arts are 48% White, 19% Hispanic, 17% Two or more races, 8% African American, 4% Asian, 3% Not Specified.

Industrial Design Engineering and Arts

Summary:

Industrial Design Engineering and Arts is a public magnet high school located in Tacoma, Washington that serves grades 9-12 with a student population of 420. This diverse school stands out for its strong academic performance, impressive graduation and dropout rates, and small student-teacher ratio compared to nearby schools.

With a more racially diverse student body than nearby schools, Industrial Design Engineering and Arts has consistently outperformed the Tacoma School District and the state of Washington on academic measures. In the 2023-2024 school year, the school had 56.47% of students proficient or better in SBAC/English Language Arts, compared to 45.84% for the district and 52.63% for the state. The school also boasts a 95.5% four-year graduation rate and a low 1.4% dropout rate, significantly better than nearby schools. Additionally, the school's small 20:1 student-teacher ratio may contribute to its academic success.

While Industrial Design Engineering and Arts outperforms the district and state on many measures, it is not the highest-performing school in the immediate area. For example, General William H. Harrison Preparatory School, part of the Clover Park School District, has consistently higher proficiency rates in SBAC/English Language Arts and SBAC/Math. The school's performance also varies across different racial subgroups, with Hispanic students outperforming their peers but multi-racial and White students performing relatively lower. Additionally, the school's SBAC/Math proficiency rates are below the state average, indicating a need for improvement in this area.

Detail:

Public, Magnet 9-12

6701 S Park Ave
Tacoma, WA 98444

(253) 571-7906

District: Tacoma School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
213^th of 437 Washington High Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $16,339

Student/teacher ratio: 20.0

Number of students: 420

Racial breakdown:

White:

48.3%

Hispanic:

19.0%

Two or more races:

16.7%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 46.2%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Industrial Design Engineering and Arts ranks better than 51.3% of high schools in Washington. It also ranks 3^rd among 9 ranked high schools in the Tacoma School District. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 50.59. (See more...)

The four-year cohort graduation rate measures the percentage of students at Industrial Design Engineering and Arts who earn a standard high school diploma within four years of starting ninth grade.

The high school dropout rate measures the percentage of students who do not complete their high school education.

Student Body

Compare Details Student population at Industrial Design Engineering and Arts is diverse. Racial makeup is: White (48.3%), Hispanic (19%), two or more races (16.7%). (See more...)

Compare Details 46.2% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

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Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Industrial Design Engineering and Arts is 20, which is the 8^th best among 9 high schools in the Tacoma School District. (See more...)

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Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Industrial Design Engineering and Arts is $16,339. 9 high schools in the Tacoma School District spend more per student.

Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Industrial Design Engineering and Arts:

SchoolDigger ranks Industrial Design Engineering and Arts 213^th of 437 Washington public high schools. (See Industrial Design Engineering and Arts in the ranking list.)

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Tacoma School District:

SchoolDigger ranks Tacoma School District 152^nd of 247 Washington school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Industrial Design Engineering and Arts

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Rank History for all students at Industrial Design Engineering and Arts

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	WA State Percentile
2019	65.93	129^th	417	69.1%
2021	60.19	153^rd	455	66.4%
2022	73.50	98^th	434	77.4%
2023	60.07	160^th	442	63.8%
2024	50.59	213^th	437	51.3%

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Rank History for Multi-racial students at Industrial Design Engineering and Arts

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	WA State Percentile
2021	57.25	72^nd	195	63.1%
2022	45.85	97^th	179	45.8%
2023	50.48	76^th	166	54.2%
2024	24.74	129^th	161	19.9%

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Rank History for Special Education students at Industrial Design Engineering and Arts

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	WA State Percentile
2018	75.34	21^st	139	84.9%
2021	62.39	42^nd	212	80.2%
2022	89.79	6^th	130	95.4%
2023	83.92	15^th	110	86.4%
2024	59.20	31^st	110	71.8%

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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Industrial Design Engineering and Arts

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	WA State Percentile
2018	60.60	86^th	227	62.1%
2019	72.11	66^th	344	80.8%
2021	71.18	67^th	392	82.9%
2022	70.67	82^nd	370	77.8%
2023	65.01	99^th	362	72.7%
2024	66.47	83^rd	356	76.7%

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Rank History for Female students at Industrial Design Engineering and Arts

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	WA State Percentile
2019	64.14	117^th	358	67.3%
2021	44.24	207^th	390	46.9%
2022	62.76	129^th	368	64.9%
2023	80.04	59^th	357	83.5%
2024	36.96	229^th	347	34.0%

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Rank History for Male students at Industrial Design Engineering and Arts

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	WA State Percentile
2019	62.66	124^th	355	65.1%
2021	59.09	136^th	395	65.6%
2022	72.88	88^th	363	75.8%
2023	57.95	137^th	358	61.7%
2024	49.51	176^th	362	51.4%

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Rank History for Asian students at Industrial Design Engineering and Arts

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	WA State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2018	35.08	63^rd	87	27.6%

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Rank History for African American students at Industrial Design Engineering and Arts

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	WA State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2018	65.36	16^th	54	70.4%

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Rank History for Hispanic students at Industrial Design Engineering and Arts

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	WA State Percentile
2021	67.46	66^th	278	76.3%
2022	93.64	12^th	261	95.4%
2023	72.11	47^th	249	81.1%
2024	63.12	73^rd	248	70.6%

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Rank History for White students at Industrial Design Engineering and Arts

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	WA State Percentile
2018	58.17	100^th	222	55.0%
2019	59.68	143^rd	382	62.6%
2021	47.42	199^th	413	51.8%
2022	64.81	126^th	390	67.7%
2023	56.98	153^rd	379	59.6%
2024	42.56	226^th	374	39.6%

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Data source: test scores: Washington Office of Superindentent of Public Instruction, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

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Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

Data source: Washington State Office of Superintendent of Public Instruction

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Enrollment information for Industrial Design Engineering and Arts

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Not Specified	Total
2017	71	19	12	15	1	3	2	0	123
2018	99	21	16	16	3	3	3	0	161
2019	193	30	24	30	2	2	9	1	291
2020	233	40	21	45	2	4	43	2	390
2021	233	31	17	53	1	2	44	7	388
2022	214	27	17	70	1	2	58	10	399
2023	203	33	16	80	3	2	70	13	420

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

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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 Industrial Design Engineering and Arts

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2017	123	9.0	13.6	38.2
2018	161	12.6	12.7	41.6
2019	291	14.6	19.9	38.1
2020	390	18.9	20.5	37.4
2021	388	18.3	21.1	38.7
2022	399	20.8	19.1	31.8
2023	420	21.0	20.0	46.2

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 Industrial Design Engineering and Arts

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2017	123	9.0	13.6	38.2
2018	161	12.6	12.7	41.6
2019	291	14.6	19.9	38.1
2020	390	18.9	20.5	37.4
2021	388	18.3	21.1	38.7
2022	399	20.8	19.1	31.8
2023	420	21.0	20.0	46.2

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.

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