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Public high school · Tacoma School District · Tacoma, Washington

Tacoma Open Doors

Tacoma Open Doors rates 4.3, below most Tacoma School District high schools, whose rated median is 5.8.

High schools, 1 to 10This campus against public high schools around it that are rated on verified state test data.
4.3this school

4.3 on a one-to-ten scale; the Tacoma School District median is 5.8.

#2,073 of 2,251 schools in Washington · Tacoma School District: 12 high schools rated, median 5.8

The brief

A high school in Tacoma, WA where students score 14 points above what's typical for similar communities.

It ranks 2,073 of 2,251 schools in Washington and 53 of 63 in Tacoma School District.

Tacoma Open Doors is listed in Tacoma School District, and a district label does not verify attendance for an address: confirm the zoned campus with the district before you commit to a street.

Math25%15 students tested · state average not published · 2016 EdFacts
Reading85%47 students tested · state average not published · 2016 EdFacts
Proficiency has fallen 25 points since 2013, to 55% in 2016, across a 4-year record (2013–2016).2016 EdFacts; 8 test records from WA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).

What the rating is made of, each out of 10

Student Progress
1.9
25% of the rating
Academics
8.6
25% of the rating
College Readiness
4.7
30% of the rating
Resources & Environment
1.5
20% of the rating
About this school's data1 correction under review · rating: low confidence · 6 sources, 2016–2024

Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, an estimate, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named here.

Attendance data is under correction. This existing Resources & Environment score and overall rating may still reflect an unverified attendance input.

Full Profile · 4/4 metrics

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 31% (multi-year average, 2013-2016) · reading/ELA 76% (multi-year average, 2013-2016).

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.
  • Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
Math proficiency
State department of education · 2016 EdFacts · Low confidence
  • Older source: 2016 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
Reading/ELA proficiency
State department of education · 2016 EdFacts · Low confidence
  • Older source: 2016 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
Student progress (growth)
NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · 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 the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment 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 98402; this does not measure the attendance area.

Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2013-2016; directory SY 2023–24

The neighborhood

Where it sits, and what the area looks like.
Tacoma Open Doors and the 20 nearest high schools, each pin colored by its score.Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries. Verify the enrollment path with the district.

The area

Median income
$54,712
Median home value
$558,100
Median rent
$1,478/mo
College educated
43.9%
Homeownership
20%
Poverty rate
24.6%

U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 98402; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Getting around

Walk Score
84
Very Walkable
Bike Score
44
Somewhat Bikeable
City reported crime
4,845/100K
Reported Part-1 offenses (violent + property + arson) per 100,000 residents, from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting program for Tacoma. This is a city-level reported-crime measure, not a school safety rating.

Walk, transit and bike scores byWalk Score

FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2025 · city context (Tacoma), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details

Source period: 2025. Freshness not available.

Programs and who goes here

What the campus offers, and who it enrolls.

Who goes here

Free or reduced lunch
60.9%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance. Shown separately, never in the score.

NCES Common Core of Data (CCD).

Compare nearby

Grade-compatible schools using the same rating model.
Public-school ratings. Grade-compatible schools within 5 miles, best rated first.
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Eight grade-compatible schools using the same rating model sit within 5 miles, and six rate higher than Tacoma Open Doors among the rated peers.Public-school ratings. Straight-line distance from this campus. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries; verify the enrollment path with the district.

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.

Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.

The record

What is on file, and where each number came from.

Questions families ask

What grades does Tacoma Open Doors serve?

Tacoma Open Doors serves students in grades 9th through 12th.

How many students attend Tacoma Open Doors?

Tacoma Open Doors has an enrollment of approximately 307 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Tacoma Open Doors?

The student-teacher ratio at Tacoma Open Doors is 76.8:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Tacoma Open Doors rank in WA?

Tacoma Open Doors ranks #2,073 of 2,251 schools in WA.

What is Tacoma Open Doors's MySchoolScout rating?

Tacoma Open Doors has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.3 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.

What are the test scores at Tacoma Open Doors?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Tacoma Open Doors has 31% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2013-2016) and 76% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2013-2016).

Is Tacoma Open Doors a charter school?

No, Tacoma Open Doors is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is Tacoma Open Doors a Title I school?

No, Tacoma Open Doors is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Tacoma Open Doors?

60.9% of students at Tacoma Open Doors 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 facts

Grades
9th – 12th
Enrollment
307
Student-teacher ratio
76.8:1
Teachers (FTE)
4
Type
Alternative
Title I
No
Setting
Midsize City
County
Pierce County
4-year graduation
13.0%
Class of 2023
Rank in district
#53 of 63
Schools in district
69
District spending per student
$19,679
NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
14.6%
Census SAIPE · 2024
Area population (ZIP 98402)
7,500
Area average commute
24.4 min
Area median age
34.6

NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24).

Related reading

Data from NCES Common Core of Data, Washington Dept. of Education, and U.S. Census ACS for the 2023–24 school year. Rankings computed by MySchoolScout. See all data sources.