Tacoma Online High School

Summary:

Tacoma Online High School is a public virtual high school serving grades 9-12 in the Tacoma School District, with a diverse student population of 493 students. While the school has a higher graduation rate than the struggling Oakland High, its performance lags behind nearby traditional high schools like Stadium High and Dr. Dolores Silas High in key areas such as test scores and dropout rates.

Tacoma Online High School's four-year graduation rate of 88.3% is lower than the nearby traditional high schools, but its dropout rate of 9.6% is still better than the struggling Oakland High at 30.7%. However, the school's test scores in SBAC/English Language Arts and SBAC/Math for 10th grade are significantly lower than the nearby traditional high schools. Additionally, Tacoma Online High School has a high percentage of students (65.52%) receiving free or reduced-price lunch, which is much higher than the nearby Stadium High (35.96%) and Science and Math Institute (37.21%).

The analysis suggests that Tacoma Online High School faces significant challenges in terms of academic performance and student outcomes, particularly when compared to the nearby traditional high schools. The school's virtual learning environment, high percentage of economically disadvantaged students, and declining statewide ranking may all be contributing factors. To improve, the school may need to focus on strategies to support student engagement, academic achievement, and graduation rates, especially for its most vulnerable student populations.


Detail:

Public, Virtual 9-12

 6501 N.23rd St.
       Tacoma, WA  98406


(253) 571-1545

District: Tacoma School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
277th of 437 Washington High Schools


Student/teacher ratio:  20.1 Help
Number of students:  493

Racial breakdown:

White:
35.1%
Hispanic:
21.9%
African American:
17.6%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  65.5% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Tacoma Online High School ranks worse than 63.4% of high schools in Washington. It also ranks 5th among 9 ranked high schools in the Tacoma School District. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 37.94. (See more...)
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The four-year cohort graduation rate measures the percentage of students at Tacoma Online High School who earn a standard high school diploma within four years of starting ninth grade.
Student Body
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Compare Details Student population at Tacoma Online High School is diverse. Racial makeup is: White (35.1%), Hispanic (21.9%), African American (17.6%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 65.5% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Tacoma Online High School is 20.1. 8 high schools in the Tacoma School District have better student/teacher ratios. (See more...)
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Compare Tacoma Online High School employs 24.5 full-time teachers.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Tacoma Online High School:

SchoolDigger ranks Tacoma Online High School 277th of 437 Washington public high schools. (See Tacoma Online High School in the ranking list.)

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Low Socio Economic Status students:
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Tacoma School District:

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


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Rank History for Tacoma Online High School

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Rank History for all students at Tacoma Online High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools WA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 46.17 232nd 442 47.5%
2024 37.94 277th 437 36.6%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Tacoma Online High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools WA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 57.08 139th 362 61.6%
2024 53.21 157th 356 55.9%
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Rank History for Female students at Tacoma Online High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools WA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 49.44 173rd 357 51.5%
2024 41.06 211th 347 39.2%
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Rank History for White students at Tacoma Online High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools WA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 81.92 51st 379 86.5%
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Data source: test scores: Washington Office of Superindentent of Public Instruction, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

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.

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Data source: Washington State Office of Superintendent of Public Instruction

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Enrollment information for Tacoma Online High School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
2022 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
2023 173 87 22 108 7 22 71 3 493

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 Tacoma Online High School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2022 0 n/a n/a n/a
2023 493 24.5 20.1 65.5

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 Tacoma Online High School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2022 0 n/a n/a n/a
2023 493 24.5 20.1 65.5

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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In the 2022-23 school year, 493 students attended Tacoma Online High School.

Tacoma Online High School ranks 277th of 437 Washington high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

Students at Tacoma Online High School are 35% White, 22% Hispanic, 18% African American, 14% Two or more races, 4% Asian, 4% Pacific Islander, 1% American Indian.


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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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