- Enrollment
- 1,700
- Students per teacher
- 25.4:1
- Resource Index
- 26/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Tacoma, WA
Comm Based Trans Program
Federal NCES profile for Comm Based Trans Program, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 53/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 530870002413
👥 S:T ratio 53
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 75
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Comm Based Trans Program earns 53/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 90% of Washington schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Washington schools.
- #2 of 16
- high schools in Tacoma · Resource Index
- 53
- Resource Index · Higher
- 11.8:1
- small classes for Washington
- 44.1%
- free-lunch eligible
Comm Based Trans Program has class sizes smaller than 90% of Washington schools. Computed live against every Washington school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Comm Based Trans Program ranks #2 of 16 high schools in Tacoma, WA.
School address
District: Tacoma School District · Washington
NCES ID 530870002413 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+6 students YoY
Comm Based Trans Program grew from 68 students in 2022-23 to 74 in 2023-24 (+8.8%).
Teacher FTE held 6.0 → 6.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+6 students YoY 530870002413 · Tacoma, WA High · SMALL · TRAD
71 enr · 11.8:1 · 44.1% lunch · RII 53
Nearest enrollment peer: Stadium High School (1,700 students)
Comm Based Trans Program grew from 68 students in 2022-23 to 74 in 2023-24 (+8.8%). Teacher FTE held 6.0 → 6.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Washington schools → · Find another →
Comm Based Trans Program in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Stadium High S
Stadium High School
1,700 students
- Lincoln High S
Lincoln High School
1,556 students
- Mount Tahoma H
Mount Tahoma High School
1,410 students
- Dr. Dolores Si
Dr. Dolores Silas High School
1,160 students
- Baker Middle S
Baker Middle School
687 students
- This school 71
Comm Based Trans Program
71 students
What this shows Comm Based Trans Program reports 71 students on the CCD universe file.
How Comm Based Trans Program compares
Comm Based Trans Program 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 | 11.8:1 | ▼ 33% | 17.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 44.1% | ▼ 2% | 45.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 71 | top 86% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
11.8:1
Leaner classes than 77% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
71
Bigger than 7% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
44.1%
free-lunch eligible
- 2% below the Washington average of 45.0%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
11.8:1
students per teacher
- 33% below state mean
Top 10% in Washington - lower ratio than 90% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
9.9%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 5-10% range, close to the pre-pandemic national baseline.
Funding equity
$19,679
per pupil, district-wide
- below Washington avg of $20,912
Somewhat above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 3 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 4.2 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 1 expulsion.
Student demographics
White 36.6%
Hispanic or Latino 19.7%
Two or More 16.9%
African American 12.7%
Asian 7.0%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 7.0%
Largest group: White at 36.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 77.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 77.3, Comm Based Trans Program is more mixed than the Washington school average of 53.3.
Programs
AP program Not offered
District finance for Tacoma School District reports $19,679 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Comm Based Trans Program Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Stadium High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Lincoln High School | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Mount Tahoma High School | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Dr. Dolores Silas High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Baker Middle School | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Comm Based Trans Program's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,556
- Students per teacher
- 18.7:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
- Enrollment
- 1,410
- Students per teacher
- 20.1:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
- Enrollment
- 1,160
- Students per teacher
- 24.2:1
- Resource Index
- 24/100
- Enrollment
- 687
- Students per teacher
- 19.1:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
Similar high schools in Tacoma
6 comparable high schools (grades 9-12) serving the same city.
Stadium High School
Standard public school
1,700 students 25.4:1 students per teacher
Lincoln High School
Standard public school
1,556 students 18.7:1 students per teacher
Mount Tahoma High School
Standard public school
1,410 students 20.1:1 students per teacher
Dr. Dolores Silas High School
Standard public school
1,160 students 24.2:1 students per teacher
Washington High School
Standard public school
989 students 16:1 students per teacher
Fife High School
Standard public school
885 students 22.1:1 students per teacher
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 (~71 students)
Frequently asked questions about Comm Based Trans Program
How many students attend Comm Based Trans Program?
Comm Based Trans Program has 71 students enrolled. It is a high school in Tacoma, WA. CCD year-over-year: 68 (2022-23) → 74 (2023-24), up 6.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Comm Based Trans Program?
The student-teacher ratio at Comm Based Trans Program is 11.8:1, which is 33% lower than the Washington average of 17.6:1 and 25% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Comm Based Trans Program?
44.1% of students at Comm Based Trans Program are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Washington average of 45.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Comm Based Trans Program?
The largest demographic group at Comm Based Trans Program is White at 36.6% of enrollment, in Tacoma, WA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 77.3/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Comm Based Trans Program?
Comm Based Trans Program has a Resource Investment Index of 53/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Comm Based Trans Program rank among high schools in Tacoma?
By Resource Investment Index, Comm Based Trans Program ranks #2 of 16 high schools in Tacoma, 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 Tacoma on the city page.
What other schools are in Tacoma School District?
Besides Comm Based Trans Program, Tacoma School District also operates Stadium High School (1,700 students), Lincoln High School (1,556 students), and Mount Tahoma High School (1,410 students). See the Tacoma School District district page for the complete list.