Tacoma Online High School serves 493 students in grades 9-12.
The student:teacher ratio of 20:1 is higher than the Washington state level of 16:1.
Minority enrollment is 65% 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: 9-12
- Enrollment: 493 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 20:1
- Minority Enrollment: 65%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WA Dept. of Education
School Overview
Tacoma Online High School's student population of 493 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 25 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
493 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
25 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
The diversity score of Tacoma Online High School is 0.78, 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.
Student : Teacher Ratio
20:1
16:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
5%
9%
Hispanic
22%
26%
Black
18%
5%
White
35%
49%
Hawaiian
5%
1%
Two or more races
14%
9%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
56%
41%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
9%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WA Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 08/17/2024
Frequently Asked Questions
How many students attend Tacoma Online High School?
493 students attend Tacoma Online High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
35% of Tacoma Online High School students are White, 22% of students are Hispanic, 18% of students are Black, 14% of students are Two or more races, 5% of students are Asian, 5% of students are Hawaiian, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Tacoma Online High School?
Tacoma Online High School has a student ration of 20:1, which is higher than the Washington state average of 16:1.
What grades does Tacoma Online High School offer ?
Tacoma Online High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Tacoma Online High School part of?
Tacoma Online High School is part of Tacoma School District.
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