- Enrollment
- 1,810
- Students per teacher
- 23.8:1
- Resource Index
- 29/100
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 24/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 530282003124
👥 S:T ratio 17
🌟 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 24/100 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
- 24
- 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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+6 students YoY
Employment Transition Program grew from 51 students in 2022-23 to 57 in 2023-24 (+11.8%).
Teacher FTE held 3.0 → 3.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+6 students YoY 530282003124 · Federal Way, WA High · SMALL · TRAD
62 enr · 20.7:1 · 72.5% lunch · RII 24
Nearest enrollment peer: Thomas Jefferson High School (1,810 students)
Employment Transition Program grew from 51 students in 2022-23 to 57 in 2023-24 (+11.8%). Teacher FTE held 3.0 → 3.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Washington schools → · Find another →
Employment Transition Program 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 62
Employment Transition Program
62 students
What this shows Employment Transition Program reports 62 students on the CCD universe file.
How Employment Transition Program compares
Employment Transition 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 | 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 methodology
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
$17,898
per pupil, district-wide
- below Washington avg of $20,912
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.
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
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 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
- 1,665
- 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
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 (~62 students)
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. CCD year-over-year: 51 (2022-23) → 57 (2023-24), up 6.
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 24/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 2 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology). Limited indicators were available, so the index reflects partial data.
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.
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.