Career Academy at Truman High School

Career Academy at Truman High School, a very small high school in Federal Way, Washington, run under Federal Way School District, caters to 83 students, covering grades 9 through 12. Compared to the state average of about 573 students per school, that is 86% leaner than typical.

Within Federal Way School District, which oversees 43 schools and 22,250 students, Career Academy at Truman High School is one campus in the system.

On demographics, Career Academy at Truman High School lists that the most-represented group is Hispanic (28%), with the rest of the student body spread across multiple groups. Other groups include 23% Black, 22% White, 17% multiracial, 6% Pacific Islander. That is meaningfully more Hispanic than the county at large, where the share is closer to 11%.

In terms of school funding signals, The school currently runs with 5 full-time-equivalent teachers, for a student-teacher ratio near 15.5:1. The state averages around 21.6:1, so this campus is tighter than the state norm typical. An estimated 82% of students are eligible for free or reduced-price lunch, often used as a Title I proxy. That share is above King County's rate of about 38%.

In the broader community, community-level numbers for King County indicate median household earnings sit near $124,746, about 57% of the adult population holds a bachelor's degree or above, and census figures put the poverty rate at about 5%. In all, King County runs 544 public schools (combined enrollment of about 278,492 students), of which Career Academy at Truman High School is one.

Internet Academy is the nearest neighboring public school, about 0.0 miles from this campus. Counting just inside five miles, 8 other public schools cluster around Career Academy at Truman High School.

The school occupies a bedroom-community site.

Looking at the recent track record. Career Academy at Truman High School's enrollment has edged down 10% since 2018, when it stood at 92 (now 83). Black enrollment moved from 14% to 23% across the same window.

Within the allk12 community for this school, the page collects discussion, questions, and updates around classroom updates, athletics, and weather closures. Parents, students, alumni, and staff are welcome to weigh in.