- Enrollment
- 1,810
- Students per teacher
- 23.8:1
- Resource Index
- 29/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Federal Way, WA
Internet Academy
Federal NCES profile for Internet Academy, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 38/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 530282002638
👥 S:T ratio 45
🌟 Gifted program 30
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Internet Academy earns 38/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 80% of Washington schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Washington schools.
- #4 of 6
- schools in Federal Way · Resource Index
- 38
- Resource Index · Typical
- 13.7:1
- small classes for Washington
- 54.8%
- free-lunch eligible
Internet Academy has class sizes smaller than 80% of Washington schools. Computed live against every Washington school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Internet Academy ranks #4 of 6 schools in Federal Way, WA.
School address
District: Federal Way School District · Washington
NCES ID 530282002638 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-124 students YoY
Internet Academy shrank from 515 students in 2022-23 to 391 in 2023-24 (-24.1%).
Teacher FTE lost 27.6 → 21.3 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-124 students YoY 530282002638 · Federal Way, WA Other · SMALL · TRAD
370 enr · 13.7:1 · 54.8% lunch · RII 38
Nearest enrollment peer: Thomas Jefferson High School (1,810 students)
Internet Academy shrank from 515 students in 2022-23 to 391 in 2023-24 (-24.1%). Teacher FTE lost 27.6 → 21.3 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Washington schools → · Find another →
Internet Academy 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 370
Internet Academy
370 students
What this shows Internet Academy reports 370 students on the CCD universe file.
How Internet Academy compares
Internet Academy is a shrinking 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 | 13.7:1 | ▼ 22% | 17.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 54.8% | ▲ 22% | 45.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 370 | top 53% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.7:1
Leaner classes than 60% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
370
Bigger than 43% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
54.8%
free-lunch eligible
- 22% above the Washington average of 45.0%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
13.7:1
students per teacher
- 22% below state mean
Top 20% in Washington - lower ratio than 80% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
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
White 33.2%
Hispanic or Latino 27.5%
African American 13.6%
Two or More 11.2%
Asian 10.1%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 3.0%
American Indian / Alaska Native 1.4%
Largest group: White at 33.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 77.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 77.2, Internet Academy is more mixed than the Washington school average of 53.3.
Programs
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 Internet Academy Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Thomas Jefferson High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Federal Way High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Todd Beamer High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Decatur High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Evergreen Middle School | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Internet Academy'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 other schools in Federal Way
5 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
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Brigadoon Elementary School
Standard public school
366 students 17.4:1 students per teacher
Federal Way Public School Eceap
Standard public school
348 students
Adelaide Elementary School
Standard public school
321 students 15.3:1 students per teacher
Support School
Standard public school
55 students
Nationwide other 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 (~370 students)
Frequently asked questions about Internet Academy
How many students attend Internet Academy?
Internet Academy has 370 students enrolled. It is an alternative school in Federal Way, WA. CCD year-over-year: 515 (2022-23) → 391 (2023-24), down 124.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Internet Academy?
The student-teacher ratio at Internet Academy is 13.7:1, which is 22% lower than the Washington average of 17.6:1 and 13% 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 Internet Academy?
54.8% of students at Internet Academy are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Washington average of 45.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Internet Academy?
The largest demographic group at Internet Academy is White at 33.2% of enrollment, in Federal Way, WA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 77.2/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Internet Academy?
Internet Academy has a Resource Investment Index of 38/100 (typical 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 Internet Academy rank among schools in Federal Way?
By Resource Investment Index, Internet Academy ranks #4 of 6 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 schools in Federal Way on the city page.
What other schools are in Federal Way School District?
Besides Internet Academy, 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.