How do these schools compare?
| Metric | Career Academy at Truman High School | Thomas Jefferson High School |
|---|---|---|
| Location | Federal Way, WA | AUBURN, WA |
| School Type | alternative | regular |
| Grade Level | high | high |
| Enrollment | 83 | 1,810 |
| Student:Teacher Ratio | 22.7:1 | 23.6:1 |
| Free/Reduced Lunch | 73.5% | 61.9% |
| Charter School | No | No |
| Magnet School | No | No |
| Title I | No | No |
Funding
Per-pupil expenditure reflects district-level spending. Source: NCES Finance Survey.
| Metric | Career Academy at Truman High School | Thomas Jefferson High School |
|---|---|---|
| District Per-Pupil Expenditure | $21,913 | $21,913 |
| District | Federal Way School District | Federal Way School District |
Demographics
Source: CCD Membership 2024-25 CCD Membership 2024-25
| Group | Career Academy at Truman High School | Thomas Jefferson High School |
|---|---|---|
| White | 22.2% | 18.6% |
| African American | 23.5% | 13.1% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 28.4% | 37.5% |
| Asian | 1.2% | 17.3% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 1.2% | 0.3% |
| Pacific Islander | 6.2% | 4.2% |
| Multiracial | 17.3% | 9.0% |
Academic Resources & Climate
Source: Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22
| Metric | Career Academy at Truman High School | Thomas Jefferson High School |
|---|---|---|
| AP Courses Offered | — | 4 |
| Gifted Program | No | No |
| Counselor Ratio | 83:1 | 362:1 |
| Chronic Absenteeism | 89.2% | 18.0% |
| IDEA Students | — | — |
| In-School Suspensions | 1 | 6 |
Data Sources: NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) 2023-24 for enrollment and school characteristics. Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22 for AP courses, counselors, absenteeism, and discipline. NCES Finance Survey for per-pupil expenditure. Some fields may be unavailable for all schools.
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Source: U.S. Department of Education NCES Common Core of Data + F-33 finance + Civil Rights Data Collection Compiled and formatted by PlainSchools Editorial.