Serving 68 students in grades 9-12, Career Academy At Truman High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Washington for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is <50% (which is equal to the Washington state average of 50%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is <50% (which is lower than the Washington state average of 61%).
The student:teacher ratio of 23:1 is higher than the Washington state level of 16:1.
Minority enrollment is 73% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is higher than the Washington state average of 51% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Alternative school / Magnet School
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 68 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 23:1
- Minority Enrollment: 73%
- Graduation Rate: ≥90% (Top 30% in WA)
- Math Proficiency: <50% (Top 1%)
- Reading Proficiency: <50% (Top 1%)
- Science Proficiency: <50% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Career Academy At Truman High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Washington for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Community Size
School Overview
Career Academy At Truman High School's student population of 68 students has declined by 20% over five school years.
The teacher population of 3 teachers has declined by 57% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
68 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
3 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
The diversity score of Career Academy At Truman High School is 0.81, 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.
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)<50%
50%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)<50%
61%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
<50%
49%
Student : Teacher Ratio
23:1
16:1
American Indian
3%
1%
Asian
2%
9%
Hispanic
19%
26%
Black
19%
5%
White
27%
49%
Hawaiian
8%
1%
Two or more races
22%
9%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
≥90%
84%
Eligible for Free Lunch
74%
41%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
8%
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?
<50% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 50% WA state average), while <50% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 61% WA state average).
What is the graduation rate of Career Academy At Truman High School?
The graduation rate of Career Academy At Truman High School is 90%, which is higher than the Washington state average of 84%.
How many students attend Career Academy At Truman High School?
68 students attend Career Academy At Truman High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
27% of Career Academy At Truman High School students are White, 22% of students are Two or more races, 19% of students are Hispanic, 19% of students are Black, 8% of students are Hawaiian, 3% of students are American Indian, and 2% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Career Academy At Truman High School?
Career Academy At Truman High School has a student ration of 23:1, which is higher than the Washington state average of 16:1.
What grades does Career Academy At Truman High School offer ?
Career Academy At Truman High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Career Academy At Truman High School part of?
Career Academy At Truman High School is part of Federal Way School District.
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