Enrollment
62
Washington · 2024-25 NCES data
High school (grades 9-12) · Federal Way, WA
Employment Transition Program
Federal NCES profile for Employment Transition Program, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 19/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 530282003124
👥 S:T ratio 17
📚 AP courses 10
🌟 Gifted program 30
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Employment Transition Program earns 19/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 82% of Washington schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Washington schools.
- #4 of 5
- high schools in Federal Way · Resource Index
- 19
- Resource Index · Lower
- 20.7:1
- large classes for Washington
- 72.5%
- free-lunch eligible
Employment Transition Program has class sizes larger than 82% of Washington schools. Computed live against every Washington school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Employment Transition Program ranks #4 of 5 high schools in Federal Way, WA.
School address
District: Federal Way School District · Washington
NCES ID 530282003124 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
3.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
20.7:1
vs 17.6:1 Washington avg
+18% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
72.5%
vs 45.0% Washington avg
+61% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Employment Transition Program compares with Washington and U.S. medians
What stands out at Employment Transition Program
Employment Transition Program is a higher-need, small high school in Federal Way, Washington, enrolling 62 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 20.7:1 puts it in the larger third of Washington schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need is high: 72.5% of students qualify for free meals, 61% above the Washington average, a Title I-weighted population that federal funding formulas prioritise.
Enrollment of 62 puts it in the smaller third of Washington schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index trails 95% of the 2,394 Washington schools with a score on record, one of the lower results on this measure.
Among 61 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Washington schools statewide, it ranks #54, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by Asian (27%) and Hispanic or Latino (24%), more mixed than most schools in the state (diversity index 79/100).
No Advanced Placement courses are reported for this campus in the federal data.
Its district draws 15.0% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Among Federal Way's high schools, it stands alongside Open Doors Youth Reengagement (1418) (154 students): Employment Transition Program is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (20.7:1 vs 38.5:1).
Federal Way School District also operates Thomas Jefferson High School (1,810 students) and Federal Way High School (1,665 students) alongside Employment Transition Program.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Employment Transition Program compares
Employment Transition Program on the metrics families compare, against Washington and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Washington | Washington avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 20.7:1 | ▲ 18% | 17.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 72.5% | ▲ 61% | 45.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 62 | top 87% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
20.7:1
Leaner classes than 14% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
62
Bigger than 7% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
72.5%
free-lunch eligible
- 61% 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
20.7:1
students per teacher
- 18% above state mean
Top 82% in Washington - lower ratio than 18% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Funding equity
$17,122
per pupil, district-wide
- below Washington avg of $19,487
Close to the U.S. public-school average per-pupil spend.
Support staff
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
Student demographics
Asian 27.4%
Hispanic or Latino 24.2%
White 22.6%
African American 16.1%
Two or More 6.5%
American Indian / Alaska Native 1.6%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 1.6%
Largest group: Asian at 27.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 78.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 78.5, Employment Transition Program is more mixed than the Washington school average of 53.3.
Programs
AP program Not offered
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Federal Way School District, which includes Employment Transition Program.
$17,122
Per student
-12%
vs Washington
Avg $19,487
+3%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 16.9%
State 68.0%
Federal 15.0%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
How Employment Transition Program Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Thomas Jefferson High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Federal Way High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Todd Beamer High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Decatur High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Evergreen Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Employment Transition Program's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,810
- Students per teacher
- 23.8:1
- Resource Index
- 29/100
- 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
Career Academy at Truman High School
Alternative education program
83 students 27.7:1 students per teacher
Gateway to College
Standard public school
23 students
Federal Way Running Start Home School
Standard public school
17 students
Similar high schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Washington, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~62 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~20.7:1)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Employment Transition Program
How many students attend Employment Transition Program?
Employment Transition Program has 62 students enrolled. It is a high school in Federal Way, WA.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Employment Transition Program?
The student-teacher ratio at Employment Transition Program is 20.7:1, which is 18% higher than the Washington average of 17.6:1 and 32% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Employment Transition Program?
72.5% of students at Employment Transition Program are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Washington average of 45.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Employment Transition Program?
The largest demographic group at Employment Transition Program is Asian at 27.4% of enrollment, in Federal Way, WA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 78.5/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Employment Transition Program?
Employment Transition Program has a Resource Investment Index of 19/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Employment Transition Program rank among high schools in Federal Way?
By Resource Investment Index, Employment Transition Program ranks #4 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.
Is Employment Transition Program a good school?
Employment Transition Program earns 19/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 82% of Washington schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Washington schools. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
What other schools are in Federal Way School District?
Besides Employment Transition Program, 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.
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