How do these schools compare?
| Metric | Columbia Junior High School | Fife High School |
|---|---|---|
| Location | Tacoma, WA | Tacoma, WA |
| School Type | regular | regular |
| Grade Level | high | high |
| Enrollment | 619 | 885 |
| Student:Teacher Ratio | 20.8:1 | 22.8:1 |
| Free/Reduced Lunch | 42.8% | 35.6% |
| 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 | Columbia Junior High School | Fife High School |
|---|---|---|
| District Per-Pupil Expenditure | $17,662 | $17,662 |
| District | Fife Public Schools | Fife Public Schools |
Demographics
Source: CCD Membership 2024-25
| Group | Columbia Junior High School | Fife High School |
|---|---|---|
| White | 37.2% | 39.4% |
| African American | 10.3% | 7.5% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 22.9% | 24.8% |
| Asian | 8.0% | 10.5% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 0.5% | 1.0% |
| Pacific Islander | 6.9% | 5.7% |
| Multiracial | 14.2% | 11.1% |
Academic Resources & Climate
Source: Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22
| Metric | Columbia Junior High School | Fife High School |
|---|---|---|
| AP Courses Offered | - | 8 |
| Gifted Program | Yes | Yes |
| Counselor Ratio | 225:1 | 206:1 |
| Chronic Absenteeism | 34.0% | 32.1% |
| IDEA Students | - | - |
| In-School Suspensions | 6 | 13 |
Data Sources: NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) 2024-25 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.