- Enrollment
- 1,810
- Students per teacher
- 23.8:1
- Resource Index
- 29/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Federal Way, WA
Career Academy at Truman High School
Federal NCES profile for Career Academy at Truman High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 28/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 530282003306
👥 S:T ratio 0
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 83
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Career Academy at Truman High School earns 28/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 95% of Washington schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Washington schools.
- #3 of 5
- high schools in Federal Way · Resource Index
- 28
- Resource Index · Lower
- 27.7:1
- large classes for Washington
- 73.5%
- free-lunch eligible
Career Academy at Truman High School has class sizes larger than 95% of Washington schools. Computed live against every Washington school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Career Academy at Truman High School ranks #3 of 5 high schools in Federal Way, WA.
School address
District: Federal Way School District · Washington
NCES ID 530282003306 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+4 students YoY
Career Academy at Truman High School grew from 68 students in 2022-23 to 72 in 2023-24 (+5.9%).
Teacher FTE added 3.4 → 5.3 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+4 students YoY 530282003306 · Federal Way, WA High · SMALL · TRAD
83 enr · 27.7:1 · 73.5% lunch · RII 28
Nearest enrollment peer: Thomas Jefferson High School (1,810 students)
Career Academy at Truman High School grew from 68 students in 2022-23 to 72 in 2023-24 (+5.9%). Teacher FTE added 3.4 → 5.3 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Washington schools → · Find another →
Career Academy at Truman High School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Thomas Jeffers
Thomas Jefferson High School
1,810 students
- Federal Way Hi
Federal Way High School
1,665 students
- Todd Beamer Hi
Todd Beamer High School
1,412 students
- Decatur High S
Decatur High School
1,352 students
- Evergreen Midd
Evergreen Middle School
810 students
- This school 83
Career Academy at Truman High School
83 students
What this shows Career Academy at Truman High School reports 83 students on the CCD universe file.
How Career Academy at Truman High School compares
Career Academy at Truman High School is a growing campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Washington and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Washington | Washington avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 27.7:1 | ▲ 57% | 17.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 73.5% | ▲ 63% | 45.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 83 | top 84% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
27.7:1
Leaner classes than 3% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
83
Bigger than 8% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
73.5%
free-lunch eligible
- 63% above the Washington average of 45.0%
Well above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold, among the highest-need profiles in the state; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
27.7:1
students per teacher
- 57% above state mean
Top 95% in Washington - lower ratio than 5% of state schools
Well above 20:1, one of the more stretched staffing loads nationally relative to enrollment.
Engagement
89.2%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$17,898
per pupil, district-wide
- below Washington avg of $20,912
Close to the U.S. public-school average per-pupil spend.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 83 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
1
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.2 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 1.2 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 28.4%
African American 23.5%
White 22.2%
Two or More 17.3%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 6.2%
Asian 1.2%
American Indian / Alaska Native 1.2%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 28.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 78.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 78.1, Career Academy at Truman High School is more mixed than the Washington school average of 53.3.
Programs
AP program Not offered
District finance for Federal Way School District reports $17,898 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Career Academy at Truman High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Thomas Jefferson High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Federal Way High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Todd Beamer High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Decatur High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Evergreen Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Career Academy at Truman High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,665
- Students per teacher
- 21.3:1
- Resource Index
- 24/100
- Enrollment
- 1,412
- Students per teacher
- 21.4:1
- Resource Index
- 21/100
- Enrollment
- 1,352
- Students per teacher
- 23.3:1
- Resource Index
- 21/100
- Enrollment
- 810
- Students per teacher
- 20.8:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
Similar high schools in Federal Way
4 comparable high schools (grades 9-12) serving the same city.
Open Doors Youth Reengagement (1418)
Alternative education program
154 students 38.5:1 students per teacher
Employment Transition Program
Special-education school
62 students 20.7:1 students per teacher
Gateway to College
Standard public school
23 students
Federal Way Running Start Home School
Standard public school
17 students
Nationwide high schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~83 students)
Frequently asked questions about Career Academy at Truman High School
How many students attend Career Academy at Truman High School?
Career Academy at Truman High School has 83 students enrolled. It is a high school in Federal Way, WA. CCD year-over-year: 68 (2022-23) → 72 (2023-24), up 4.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Career Academy at Truman High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Career Academy at Truman High School is 27.7:1, which is 57% higher than the Washington average of 17.6:1 and 76% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Career Academy at Truman High School?
73.5% of students at Career Academy at Truman High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Washington average of 45.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Career Academy at Truman High School?
The largest demographic group at Career Academy at Truman High School is Hispanic or Latino at 28.4% of enrollment, in Federal Way, WA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 78.1/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Career Academy at Truman High School?
Career Academy at Truman High School has a Resource Investment Index of 28/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Career Academy at Truman High School rank among high schools in Federal Way?
By Resource Investment Index, Career Academy at Truman High School ranks #3 of 5 high schools in Federal Way, WA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all high schools in Federal Way on the city page.
What other schools are in Federal Way School District?
Besides Career Academy at Truman High School, Federal Way School District also operates Thomas Jefferson High School (1,810 students), Federal Way High School (1,665 students), and Todd Beamer High School (1,412 students). See the Federal Way School District district page for the complete list.