Goodwill Ged High School (Closed 2016)

714 S 27th St
Tacoma, WA 98402
(School attendance zone shown in map)
Goodwill Ged High School serves 33 students in grades 9-12. 
Minority enrollment was 60% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which was higher than the Washington state average of 51% (majority Hispanic and Asian).

School Overview

Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
33 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
n/a
Students by Grade
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School Rankings

This School
State Level (WA)
Student : Teacher Ratio
n/a
16:1
American Indian
3%
1%
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Asian
6%
9%
This chart displays the percentage of Asian students in Goodwill Ged High School and the percentage of Asian public school students in Washington by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Hispanic
21%
26%
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Black
30%
5%
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White
40%
49%
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Hawaiian
n/a
1%
Two or more races
n/a
9%
All Ethnic Groups
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0.71
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(14-15)
≤20%
81%
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Eligible for Free Lunch
61%
41%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Goodwill Ged High School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in Washington by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WA Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the graduation rate of Goodwill Ged High School?
The graduation rate of Goodwill Ged High School is 20%, which is lower than the Washington state average of 81%.
How many students attend Goodwill Ged High School?
33 students attend Goodwill Ged High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
40% of Goodwill Ged High School students are White, 30% of students are Black, 21% of students are Hispanic, 6% of students are Asian, and 3% of students are American Indian.
What grades does Goodwill Ged High School offer ?
Goodwill Ged High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Goodwill Ged High School part of?
Goodwill Ged High School is part of Tacoma School District.

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