- Enrollment
- 1,700
- Students per teacher
- 25.4:1
- Resource Index
- 26/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Tacoma, WA
Tacoma Open Doors
Federal NCES profile for Tacoma Open Doors, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 15/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 530870003444
👥 S:T ratio 0
🌟 Gifted program 30
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Tacoma Open Doors earns 15/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 99% of Washington schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Washington schools.
- #16 of 16
- high schools in Tacoma · Resource Index
- 15
- Resource Index · Lower
- 78.4:1
- large classes for Washington
- 39.3%
- free-lunch eligible
Tacoma Open Doors has class sizes larger than 99% of Washington schools. Computed live against every Washington school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Tacoma Open Doors ranks #16 of 16 high schools in Tacoma, WA.
School address
District: Tacoma School District · Washington
NCES ID 530870003444 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-26 students YoY
Tacoma Open Doors shrank from 333 students in 2022-23 to 307 in 2023-24 (-7.8%).
Teacher FTE lost 5.2 → 4.7 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-26 students YoY 530870003444 · Tacoma, WA High · SMALL · TRAD
392 enr · 78.4:1 · 39.3% lunch · RII 15
Nearest enrollment peer: Stadium High School (1,700 students)
Tacoma Open Doors shrank from 333 students in 2022-23 to 307 in 2023-24 (-7.8%). Teacher FTE lost 5.2 → 4.7 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Washington schools → · Find another →
Tacoma Open Doors 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 392
Tacoma Open Doors
392 students
What this shows Tacoma Open Doors reports 392 students on the CCD universe file.
How Tacoma Open Doors compares
Tacoma Open Doors 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 | 78.4:1 | ▲ 345% | 17.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 39.3% | ▼ 13% | 45.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 392 | top 49% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
78.4:1
Leaner classes than 0% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
392
Bigger than 46% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
39.3%
free-lunch eligible
- 13% 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
78.4:1
students per teacher
- 345% above state mean
Top 99% in Washington - lower ratio than 1% of state schools
Well above 20:1, one of the more stretched staffing loads nationally relative to enrollment.
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 + 1 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.3 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 3 expulsions.
Student demographics
White 30.6%
Hispanic or Latino 25.3%
African American 20.9%
Two or More 14.0%
Asian 4.8%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 3.1%
American Indian / Alaska Native 1.3%
Largest group: White at 30.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 77.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 77.6, Tacoma Open Doors is more mixed than the Washington school average of 53.3.
Programs
AP program Not offered
District finance for Tacoma School District reports $19,679 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Tacoma Open Doors Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Stadium High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower 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 | Lower S:T ratio |
| Baker Middle School | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Tacoma Open Doors'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 (~392 students)
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- Silver Valley High · Yermo, CA 392 students
- Center for International Education a Cambridge Associate Sch · Homestead, FL 392 students
Frequently asked questions about Tacoma Open Doors
How many students attend Tacoma Open Doors?
Tacoma Open Doors has 392 students enrolled. It is a high school in Tacoma, WA. CCD year-over-year: 333 (2022-23) → 307 (2023-24), down 26.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Tacoma Open Doors?
The student-teacher ratio at Tacoma Open Doors is 78.4:1, which is 345% higher than the Washington average of 17.6:1 and 399% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Tacoma Open Doors?
39.3% of students at Tacoma Open Doors are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Washington average of 45.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Tacoma Open Doors?
The largest demographic group at Tacoma Open Doors is White at 30.6% of enrollment, in Tacoma, WA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 77.6/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Tacoma Open Doors?
Tacoma Open Doors has a Resource Investment Index of 15/100 (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 Tacoma Open Doors rank among high schools in Tacoma?
By Resource Investment Index, Tacoma Open Doors ranks #16 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 Tacoma Open Doors, 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.