Below Average
#1784 of 2,228 schools in WA
Tacoma Open Doors
High School · Tacoma School District · Tacoma, WA
A high school in Tacoma, WA where students score 16 points above what's typical for similar communities.
1818 Tacoma Ave S, Tacoma, WA 98402
- Math 25% proficient (2016)
- Reading 85% proficient (2016)
- 76.8:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Tacoma Open Doors score 54% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 39%).
2016 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. WA average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 25 points since 2013, to 55% in 2016, across a 4-year record (2013–2016).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 31% (multi-year average, 2013-2016) · reading/ELA 76% (multi-year average, 2013-2016)
Based on 8 test records from WA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
60.9%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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Where Tacoma Open Doors sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries. Open the Seattle map →
Getting around & local context
- Walk 84Very Walkable
- Bike 44Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High6,715/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Tacoma), 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
$54,712
Median home value
$558,100
Median rent
$1,478/mo
College educated
43.9%
Homeownership
20%
Poverty rate
24.6%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 98402; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bates Technical High SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 7.2 | 9–12 | 0.5 mi | 533 | Compare → |
| Summit Public School: OlympusCharter · enrollment unverified | 6.2 | 9–12 | 0.7 mi | 148 | Compare → |
| Tacoma School of the ArtsEnrollment path unverified | 5.2 | 9–12 | 0.7 mi | 648 | Compare → |
| Comm Based Trans ProgramEnrollment path unverified | 7.5 | 12 | 0.8 mi | 74 | 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.
Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.
Tacoma School District
- Schools in district
- 69
- Rank in district
- #52 of 62
- District spending per student
- $19,679NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 14.6%Census SAIPE · 2024
Tacoma Open Doors is listed in Tacoma School District; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Tacoma Open Doors
Tacoma Open Doors is a public high school in Tacoma, WA, part of Tacoma School District, serving approximately 307 students in grades 9th-12th with a 76.8:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 4.9 out of 10 and ranks #1,784 of 2,228 schools in WA. State assessment records show 31% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2013-2016) and 76% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2013-2016).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Tacoma Open Doors
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 #1,784 of 2,228 schools in WA.
What is Tacoma Open Doors's MySchoolScout rating?
Tacoma Open Doors has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.9 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 factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- 9th – 12th
- Enrollment
- 307
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 76.8:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 4
- Type
- alternative
- Setting
- Midsize City
- County
- Pierce County
- Phone
- (253) 571-3270
- Area population (ZIP 98402)
- 7,500
- Area average commute
- 24.4 min
- Area median age
- 34.6
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.
- 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
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