Serving 310 students in grades 6-12, Technology Access Foundation Academy ranks in the top 30% of all schools in Washington for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 50-54% (which was approximately equal to the Washington state average of 51%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 70-74% (which was higher than the Washington state average of 61%).
The student:teacher ratio of 17:1 was higher than the Washington state level of 16:1.
Minority enrollment was 71% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which was higher than the Washington state average of 51% (majority Hispanic and Asian).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades 6-12
Total Students
310 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
18 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(16-17)50-54%
51%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(16-17)70-74%
61%
Student : Teacher Ratio
17:1
16:1
American Indian
2%
1%
Asian
13%
9%
Hispanic
27%
26%
Black
16%
5%
White
29%
49%
Hawaiian
2%
1%
Two or more races
11%
9%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
(15-16)≥80%
81%
Eligible for Free Lunch
34%
41%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
15%
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?
50-54% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 51% WA state average), while 70-74% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 61% WA state average).
What is the graduation rate of Technology Access Foundation Academy?
The graduation rate of Technology Access Foundation Academy is 80%, which is lower than the Washington state average of 81%.
How many students attend Technology Access Foundation Academy?
310 students attend Technology Access Foundation Academy.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
29% of Technology Access Foundation Academy students are White, 27% of students are Hispanic, 16% of students are Black, 13% of students are Asian, 11% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are American Indian, and 2% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Technology Access Foundation Academy?
Technology Access Foundation Academy has a student ration of 17:1, which is higher than the Washington state average of 16:1.
What grades does Technology Access Foundation Academy offer ?
Technology Access Foundation Academy offers enrollment in grades 6-12
What school district is Technology Access Foundation Academy part of?
Technology Access Foundation Academy is part of Federal Way School District.
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