- Enrollment
- 1,700
- Students per teacher
- 25.4:1
- Resource Index
- 26/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Tacoma, WA
Science and Math Institute
Federal NCES profile for Science and Math Institute, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 25/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 530870003286
👥 S:T ratio 4
🌟 Gifted program 70
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Science and Math Institute earns 25/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 92% of Washington schools.
- #13 of 16
- high schools in Tacoma · Resource Index
- 25
- Resource Index · Lower
- 23.9:1
- large classes for Washington
- 26.9%
- free-lunch eligible
Science and Math Institute has class sizes larger than 92% of Washington schools. Computed live against every Washington school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Science and Math Institute ranks #13 of 16 high schools in Tacoma, WA.
School address
District: Tacoma School District · Washington
NCES ID 530870003286 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-6 students YoY
Science and Math Institute held near 604 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-6 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 25.6 → 27.8 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-6 students YoY 530870003286 · Tacoma, WA High · MID · TRAD
597 enr · 23.9:1 · 26.9% lunch · RII 25
Nearest enrollment peer: Stadium High School (1,700 students)
Science and Math Institute held near 604 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-6 headcount). Teacher FTE added 25.6 → 27.8 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Washington schools → · Find another →
Science and Math Institute in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Stadium High S
Stadium High School
1,700 students
- Lincoln High S
Lincoln High School
1,556 students
- Mount Tahoma H
Mount Tahoma High School
1,410 students
- Dr. Dolores Si
Dr. Dolores Silas High School
1,160 students
- Baker Middle S
Baker Middle School
687 students
- This school 597
Science and Math Institute
597 students
What this shows Science and Math Institute reports 597 students on the CCD universe file.
How Science and Math Institute compares
Science and Math Institute held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Washington and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Washington | Washington avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 23.9:1 | ▲ 36% | 17.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 26.9% | ▼ 40% | 45.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 597 | top 21% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
23.9:1
Leaner classes than 7% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
597
Bigger than 72% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
26.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 40% below the Washington average of 45.0%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
23.9:1
students per teacher
- 36% above state mean
Top 92% in Washington - lower ratio than 8% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
47.2%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$19,679
per pupil, district-wide
- below Washington avg of $20,912
Somewhat above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 4 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.7 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 1 expulsion.
Student demographics
White 54.3%
Hispanic or Latino 15.2%
Two or More 14.7%
African American 7.7%
Asian 7.2%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.5%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.5%
Largest group: White at 54.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 64.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 64.9, Science and Math Institute is more mixed than the Washington school average of 53.3.
Programs
AP courses offered 11
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Tacoma School District reports $19,679 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Science and Math Institute Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Stadium High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Lincoln High School | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Mount Tahoma High School | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Dr. Dolores Silas High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Baker Middle School | Similar size | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Science and Math Institute's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,556
- Students per teacher
- 18.7:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
- Enrollment
- 1,410
- Students per teacher
- 20.1:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
- Enrollment
- 1,160
- Students per teacher
- 24.2:1
- Resource Index
- 24/100
- Enrollment
- 687
- Students per teacher
- 19.1:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
Similar high schools in Tacoma
6 comparable high schools (grades 9-12) serving the same city.
Stadium High School
Standard public school
1,700 students 25.4:1 students per teacher
Lincoln High School
Standard public school
1,556 students 18.7:1 students per teacher
Mount Tahoma High School
Standard public school
1,410 students 20.1:1 students per teacher
Dr. Dolores Silas High School
Standard public school
1,160 students 24.2:1 students per teacher
Washington High School
Standard public school
989 students 16:1 students per teacher
Fife High School
Standard public school
885 students 22.1:1 students per teacher
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 (~597 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~23.9:1)
Frequently asked questions about Science and Math Institute
How many students attend Science and Math Institute?
Science and Math Institute has 597 students enrolled. It is a high school in Tacoma, WA. CCD year-over-year: 610 (2022-23) → 604 (2023-24), nearly flat (-6).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Science and Math Institute?
The student-teacher ratio at Science and Math Institute is 23.9:1, which is 36% higher than the Washington average of 17.6:1 and 52% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Science and Math Institute?
26.9% of students at Science and Math Institute are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Washington average of 45.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Science and Math Institute?
The largest demographic group at Science and Math Institute is White at 54.3% of enrollment, in Tacoma, WA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 64.9/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Science and Math Institute?
Science and Math Institute has a Resource Investment Index of 25/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Science and Math Institute rank among high schools in Tacoma?
By Resource Investment Index, Science and Math Institute ranks #13 of 16 high schools in Tacoma, 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 Tacoma on the city page.
What other schools are in Tacoma School District?
Besides Science and Math Institute, Tacoma School District also operates Stadium High School (1,700 students), Lincoln High School (1,556 students), and Mount Tahoma High School (1,410 students). See the Tacoma School District district page for the complete list.