Enrollment
497
Washington · 2024-25 NCES data
High school (grades 9-12) · Tacoma, WA
Tacoma Online High School
Federal NCES profile for Tacoma Online High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 17/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 530870003891
👥 S:T ratio 17
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Tacoma Online High School earns 17/100 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.
- #15 of 16
- high schools in Tacoma · Resource Index
- 17
- Resource Index · Lower
- 20.7:1
- large classes for Washington
- 56.2%
- free-lunch eligible
Tacoma Online High School has class sizes larger than 82% of Washington schools. Computed live against every Washington school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Tacoma Online High School ranks #15 of 16 high schools in Tacoma, WA.
School address
District: Tacoma School District · Washington
NCES ID 530870003891 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
24.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
20.7:1
vs 17.6:1 Washington avg
+18% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
56.2%
vs 45.0% Washington avg
+25% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Tacoma Online High School compares with Washington and U.S. medians
What stands out at Tacoma Online High School
Tacoma Online High School is a higher-need, mid-sized high school in Tacoma, Washington, enrolling 497 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 runs somewhat above the state's typical profile, with 56.2% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 497 puts it in the larger third of Washington schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index trails 97% of the 2,394 Washington schools with a score on record, one of the lower results on this measure.
Among 471 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Washington schools statewide, it ranks #467, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by White (35%) and Hispanic or Latino (22%), more mixed than most schools in the state (diversity index 77/100).
Among Tacoma's high schools, it stands alongside Stadium High School (1,700 students): Tacoma Online High School is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (20.7:1 vs 25.4:1).
Tacoma School District also operates Stadium High School (1,700 students) and Lincoln High School (1,556 students) alongside Tacoma Online High School.
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 Tacoma Online High School compares
Tacoma Online High School 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 | 56.2% | ▲ 25% | 45.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 497 | top 31% | - | - |
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.
497
Bigger than 61% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
56.2%
free-lunch eligible
- 25% 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
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
$17,575
per pupil, district-wide
- below Washington avg of $19,487
Somewhat above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
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
White 35.0%
Hispanic or Latino 22.4%
Two or More 20.3%
African American 12.6%
Asian 5.1%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 3.9%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.8%
Largest group: White at 35.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 76.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 76.6, Tacoma Online High School is more mixed than the Washington school average of 53.3.
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Tacoma School District, which includes Tacoma Online High School.
$17,575
Per student
-10%
vs Washington
Avg $19,487
+6%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 30.2%
State 57.0%
Federal 12.8%
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 Tacoma Online High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Stadium High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Lincoln High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Mount Tahoma High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Dr. Dolores Silas High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Baker Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Tacoma Online High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,700
- Students per teacher
- 25.4:1
- Resource Index
- 26/100
- 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
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 (~497 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~20.7:1)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Tacoma Online High School
How many students attend Tacoma Online High School?
Tacoma Online High School has 497 students enrolled. It is a high school in Tacoma, WA.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Tacoma Online High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Tacoma Online High School 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 Tacoma Online High School?
56.2% of students at Tacoma Online High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Washington average of 45.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Tacoma Online High School?
The largest demographic group at Tacoma Online High School is White at 35.0% of enrollment, in Tacoma, WA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 76.6/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Tacoma Online High School?
Tacoma Online High School has a Resource Investment Index of 17/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 1 factor: student-teacher ratio. 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 Tacoma Online High School rank among high schools in Tacoma?
By Resource Investment Index, Tacoma Online High School ranks #15 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.
Is Tacoma Online High School a good school?
Tacoma Online High School earns 17/100 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 Tacoma School District?
Besides Tacoma Online High School, 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.
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