At a glance
Reported students
62
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
3
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
20.7:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
09–12
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
Washington high enrollment
30th percentile
Compared with 624 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
442
Employment Transition Program: 62 reported students.
State peer staffing position
60th percentile
20.7:1 reported; state peer median 19.9:1. Ratio is not class size.
Historical enrollment and staffing · CRDC 2021–22
These older figures are kept separate from 2024–25 statistics and benchmarks. Differences between years can reflect changes in enrollment, staffing, or reporting scope.
- Students
- 50
- Teachers (FTE)
- 3
- Student–teacher ratio
- 16.7:1
What the reported data says about Employment Transition Program
Employment Transition Program is a public high school serving grades 09–12 in Federal Way. It is one of 44 current school records connected to Federal Way School District. NCES reports 62 students for 2024–25.
Among 624 high schools in Washington with comparable records, this school is smaller than the reported median of 225 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 30th percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 20.7:1, close to the Washington median of 19.9:1 for the same school level. This ratio uses total enrollment and teacher FTE; it is not an average classroom headcount and can be affected by special programs or part-time staffing.
The largest reported race and ethnicity groups are Asian (27.4%) and Hispanic or Latino (24.2%). English learners represent 16% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 100%. These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.
Questions worth asking Employment Transition Program
- 1How do the reported 20.7:1 student–teacher ratio and 3 teacher FTE translate into actual class sizes by grade?
- 2Have the reported academic programs changed since the 2021–22 CRDC collection?
- 3What counseling support is available today? The school reported 0 counselor FTE in 2021–22.
- 4Does community eligibility provide breakfast and lunch to every enrolled student, and are summer meals available?
Enrollment needs
- English learners
- 16%
- Students with disabilities
- 100%
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 74.2%
- Lunch program
- Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Reported support staff
- Counselors (FTE)
- 0
- Nurses (FTE)
- 0
- Psychologists (FTE)
- 0
- Social workers (FTE)
- 0
CRDC 2021–22 full-time-equivalent counts; verify current assignments with the school.
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White22.6%
- Hispanic24.2%
- Black16.1%
- Asian27.4%
- American Indian / Alaska Native1.6%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander1.6%
- Multiracial6.5%
Race/ethnicity: NCES CCD 2024–25. English learner and disability context: CRDC 2021–22. Lunch eligibility: NCES CCD 2024–25. Privacy rules can produce missing values.
Programs reported by the school
AP student enrollment
No students enrolled reported
Gifted and talented
Not reported as offered
Computer science
Not reported as offered
CRDC 2021–22: the AP flag records student enrollment; gifted and computer-science fields describe reported programs/classes. Confirm current courses and eligibility with the school.
Other schools in Federal Way School District
Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.
Career Academy at Truman High School
High · Grades 09–12
83 reported students
Open Doors Youth Reengagement (1418)
High · Grades 09–12
154 reported students
Technology Access Foundation Academy at Saghalie
High · Grades 06–12
532 reported students
Decatur High School
High · Grades 09–12
1,352 reported students
Todd Beamer High School
High · Grades 09–12
1,412 reported students
Federal Way High School
High · Grades 09–12
1,665 reported students
Public schools near Employment Transition Program
Closest campuses by straight-line distance between NCES geocodes, favoring the same school level. Distance is not drive time or an attendance assignment.
| School | Grades | Students | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Technology Access Foundation Academy at Saghalie High · Federal Way School District | 06–12 | 532 | 0.4 mi |
| Decatur High School High · Federal Way School District | 09–12 | 1,352 | 1 mi |
| Federal Way High School High · Federal Way School District | 09–12 | 1,665 | 2.7 mi |
| Todd Beamer High School High · Federal Way School District | 09–12 | 1,412 | 2.8 mi |
| Open Doors Youth Reengagement (1418) High · Federal Way School District | 09–12 | 154 | 3.1 mi |
| Career Academy at Truman High School High · Federal Way School District | 09–12 | 83 | 3.1 mi |
Frequently asked questions about Employment Transition Program
What grades does Employment Transition Program serve?
Employment Transition Program reports grades 09–12 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as a high school (special education school) in Federal Way School District.
How many students attend Employment Transition Program?
Employment Transition Program reported 62 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 30th percentile among 624 Washington high schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 50 students.
What is the student–teacher ratio at Employment Transition Program?
The calculated ratio is 20.7:1, based on 62 students and 3 full-time-equivalent classroom teachers in 2024–25. The Washington median for the same school level is 19.9:1. A ratio is not the same as average class size.
Is Employment Transition Program a public, charter, or magnet school?
Employment Transition Program is a public school and is not a charter school. Enrollment is generally based on Federal Way School District attendance boundaries and transfer rules.
What share of Employment Transition Program students qualify for free or reduced-price meals?
74.2% of students were eligible for free or reduced-price lunch in 2024–25. The school participates in community eligibility, which can provide meals to every student and changes how eligibility is reported. This describes the students served and is not a quality measure.
Which school district is Employment Transition Program in?
Employment Transition Program is part of Federal Way School District, based in Federal Way, WA, which operates 44 current schools. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.
What public schools are near Employment Transition Program?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include Technology Access Foundation Academy at Saghalie (0.4 mi), Decatur High School (1 mi), Federal Way High School (2.7 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.