Average
#1326 of 2,228 schools in WA
Employment Transition Program
High School · Federal Way School District · Federal Way, WA
A Federal Way School District high school serving grades 9th – 12th.
33250 21st Ave SW, Federal Way, WA 98023
- 19:1 student-teacher ratio
Estimated academic score. This school does not have standardized test data. Based on 27 schools in Federal Way.Learn more
Academics
Partial Profile · 3/4 metricsRequires 2+ years of test data
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Component weights adjusted due to data availability.
Test scores
Most recent published year. School vs. WA average.
Test score data not yet available for this school.
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
78.9%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Getting around & local context
- Walk 76Very Walkable
- Transit 34Some Transit
- Bike 50Bikeable
- City Safety: High4,943/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Federal Way), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$101,960
Median home value
$545,600
Median rent
$1,875/mo
College educated
34.1%
Homeownership
66.4%
Poverty rate
9.9%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 98023; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
3 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Technology Access Foundation Academy at SaghalieEnrollment path unverified | 3.5 | 6–12 | 0.5 mi | 537 | Compare → |
| Decatur High SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 4.8 | 9–12 | 1.0 mi | 1,354 | Compare → |
| Faith Baptist Christian AcademyPrivate · tuition | 7.8private | PK–10 | 1.5 mi | 34 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Federal Way School District
- Schools in district
- 46
- Rank in district
- #8 of 41
- District spending per student
- $17,898NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 16.9%Census SAIPE · 2024
Employment Transition Program is listed in Federal Way School District; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Employment Transition Program
Employment Transition Program is a public high school in Federal Way, WA, part of Federal Way School District, serving approximately 57 students in grades 9th-12th with a 19:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.9 out of 10 and ranks #1,326 of 2,228 schools in WA.
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Employment Transition Program
What grades does Employment Transition Program serve?
Employment Transition Program serves students in grades 9th through 12th.
How many students attend Employment Transition Program?
Employment Transition Program has an enrollment of approximately 57 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Employment Transition Program?
The student-teacher ratio at Employment Transition Program is 19:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Employment Transition Program rank in WA?
Employment Transition Program ranks #1,326 of 2,228 schools in WA.
What is Employment Transition Program's MySchoolScout rating?
Employment Transition Program has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.9 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
Is Employment Transition Program a charter school?
No, Employment Transition Program is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Employment Transition Program a Title I school?
No, Employment Transition Program is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Employment Transition Program?
78.9% of students at Employment Transition Program qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- 9th – 12th
- Enrollment
- 57
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 19:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 3
- Type
- special_ed
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- King County
- Phone
- (253) 945-4170
- Area population (ZIP 98023)
- 49,593
- Area average commute
- 33.9 min
- Area median age
- 38.9
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 98023; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments vintage unavailable; directory SY 2023–24
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