Serving 539 students in grades 6-12, Technology Access Foundation Academy At Saghalie ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Washington for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 17% (which is lower than the Washington state average of 40%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 30% (which is lower than the Washington state average of 53%).
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is lower than the Washington state level of 16:1.
Minority enrollment is 84% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Washington state average of 51% (majority Hispanic and Asian).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: 6-12
- Enrollment: 539 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Minority Enrollment: 84%
- Graduation Rate: ≥90% (Top 30% in WA)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 17% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 30% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 20-24% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Technology Access Foundation Academy At Saghalie ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Washington for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
School Overview
Technology Access Foundation Academy At Saghalie's student population of 539 students has declined by 14% over five school years.
The teacher population of 37 teachers has declined by 13% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 6-12
Total Students
539 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
37 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Technology Access Foundation Academy At Saghalie ranks within the bottom 50% of all 2,113 schools in Washington (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Technology Access Foundation Academy At Saghalie is 0.79, 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.
Overall Testing Rank
#1937 out of 2113 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
17%
40%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
30%
53%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-24%
49%
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
16:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
12%
9%
Hispanic
36%
26%
Black
15%
5%
White
16%
49%
Hawaiian
7%
1%
Two or more races
14%
9%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
≥90%
84%
Eligible for Free Lunch
64%
41%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
11%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Technology Access Foundation Academy At Saghalie's ranking?
Technology Access Foundation Academy At Saghalie is ranked #1937 out of 2,113 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Washington.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
17% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 40% WA state average), while 30% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 53% WA state average).
What is the graduation rate of Technology Access Foundation Academy At Saghalie?
The graduation rate of Technology Access Foundation Academy At Saghalie is 90%, which is higher than the Washington state average of 84%.
How many students attend Technology Access Foundation Academy At Saghalie?
539 students attend Technology Access Foundation Academy At Saghalie.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
36% of Technology Access Foundation Academy At Saghalie students are Hispanic, 16% of students are White, 15% of students are Black, 14% of students are Two or more races, 12% of students are Asian, and 7% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Technology Access Foundation Academy At Saghalie?
Technology Access Foundation Academy At Saghalie has a student ration of 15:1, which is lower than the Washington state average of 16:1.
What grades does Technology Access Foundation Academy At Saghalie offer ?
Technology Access Foundation Academy At Saghalie offers enrollment in grades 6-12
What school district is Technology Access Foundation Academy At Saghalie part of?
Technology Access Foundation Academy At Saghalie is part of Federal Way School District.
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