- Enrollment
- 1,810
- Students per teacher
- 23.8:1
- Resource Index
- 29/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Federal Way, WA
Technology Access Foundation Academy at Saghalie
Federal NCES profile for Technology Access Foundation Academy at Saghalie, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 46/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 530282003610
👥 S:T ratio 41
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 47
📋 Attendance 68
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Technology Access Foundation Academy at Saghalie earns 46/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Washington median. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Washington schools.
- #1 of 6
- schools in Federal Way · Resource Index
- 46
- Resource Index · Typical
- 14.8:1
- students per teacher
- 63.8%
- free-lunch eligible
Technology Access Foundation Academy at Saghalie has class sizes near the Washington median. Computed live against every Washington school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Technology Access Foundation Academy at Saghalie ranks #1 of 6 schools in Federal Way, WA.
School address
District: Federal Way School District · Washington
NCES ID 530282003610 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-2 students YoY
Technology Access Foundation Academy at Saghalie held near 537 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-2 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 36.5 → 34.9 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-2 students YoY 530282003610 · Federal Way, WA Other · MID · TRAD
532 enr · 14.8:1 · 63.8% lunch · RII 46
Nearest enrollment peer: Thomas Jefferson High School (1,810 students)
Technology Access Foundation Academy at Saghalie held near 537 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-2 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 36.5 → 34.9 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Washington schools → · Find another →
Technology Access Foundation Academy at Saghalie 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 532
Technology Access Foundation Academy at Saghalie
532 students
What this shows Technology Access Foundation Academy at Saghalie reports 532 students on the CCD universe file.
How Technology Access Foundation Academy at Saghalie compares
Technology Access Foundation Academy at Saghalie 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 | 14.8:1 | ▼ 16% | 17.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 63.8% | ▲ 42% | 45.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 532 | top 27% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.8:1
Leaner classes than 49% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
532
Bigger than 66% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
63.8%
free-lunch eligible
- 42% 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
14.8:1
students per teacher
- 16% below state mean
Top 31% in Washington - lower ratio than 69% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
13.0%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 10-15% range, above the pre-pandemic national baseline but within the broader post-pandemic picture.
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
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 266 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
30
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 5.6 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 5.6 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 4 expulsions.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 33.8%
White 18.9%
African American 14.9%
Two or More 13.0%
Asian 9.4%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 9.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.6%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 33.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 79.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 79.3, Technology Access Foundation Academy at Saghalie is more mixed than the Washington school average of 53.3.
Programs
AP courses offered 1
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 Technology Access Foundation Academy at Saghalie 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 | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Evergreen Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Technology Access Foundation Academy at Saghalie'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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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 (~532 students)
Frequently asked questions about Technology Access Foundation Academy at Saghalie
How many students attend Technology Access Foundation Academy at Saghalie?
Technology Access Foundation Academy at Saghalie has 532 students enrolled. It is a public school in Federal Way, WA. CCD year-over-year: 539 (2022-23) → 537 (2023-24), nearly flat (-2).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Technology Access Foundation Academy at Saghalie?
The student-teacher ratio at Technology Access Foundation Academy at Saghalie is 14.8:1, which is 16% lower than the Washington average of 17.6:1 and 6% 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 Technology Access Foundation Academy at Saghalie?
63.8% of students at Technology Access Foundation Academy at Saghalie are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Washington average of 45.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Technology Access Foundation Academy at Saghalie?
The largest demographic group at Technology Access Foundation Academy at Saghalie is Hispanic or Latino at 33.8% of enrollment, in Federal Way, WA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 79.3/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Technology Access Foundation Academy at Saghalie?
Technology Access Foundation Academy at Saghalie has a Resource Investment Index of 46/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Technology Access Foundation Academy at Saghalie rank among schools in Federal Way?
By Resource Investment Index, Technology Access Foundation Academy at Saghalie ranks #1 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 Technology Access Foundation Academy at Saghalie, 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.