Serving 54 students in grades Prekindergarten-12, Support 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%).
Minority enrollment is 59% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is higher than the Washington state average of 51% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-12
- Enrollment: 54 students
- Minority Enrollment: 59%
- Graduation Rate: <50% (Top 1% in WA)
- Math Proficiency: <50% (Top 1%)
- Reading Proficiency: <50% (Top 1%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Support School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Washington for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Community Size
School Overview
Support School's student population of 54 students has declined by 41% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-12
Total Students
54 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
n/a
Students by Grade
School Rankings
The diversity score of Support School is 0.76, 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%
Student : Teacher Ratio
n/a
16:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
9%
9%
Hispanic
17%
26%
Black
15%
5%
White
41%
49%
Hawaiian
7%
1%
Two or more races
11%
9%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
(12-13)<50%
78%
Eligible for Free Lunch
54%
41%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
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 Support School?
The graduation rate of Support School is 50%, which is lower than the Washington state average of 78%.
How many students attend Support School?
54 students attend Support School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
41% of Support School students are White, 17% of students are Hispanic, 15% of students are Black, 11% of students are Two or more races, 9% of students are Asian, and 7% of students are Hawaiian.
What grades does Support School offer ?
Support School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-12
What school district is Support School part of?
Support School is part of Federal Way School District.
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