At a glance
Reported students
532
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
35.44
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
15:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
06–12
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
Washington high enrollment
67th percentile
Compared with 624 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
442
Technology Access Foundation Academy at Saghalie: 532 reported students.
State peer staffing position
25th percentile
15:1 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
- 546
- Teachers (FTE)
- 36
- Student–teacher ratio
- 15.2:1
What the reported data says about Technology Access Foundation Academy at Saghalie
Technology Access Foundation Academy at Saghalie is a public high school serving grades 06–12 in Federal Way. It is one of 44 current school records connected to Federal Way School District. NCES reports 532 students for 2024–25.
Among 624 high schools in Washington with comparable records, this school is larger than the reported median of 225 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 67th percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 15:1, below 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 Hispanic or Latino (33.6%) and White (18.8%). English learners represent 19.2% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 14.3%. These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.
The 2021–22 civil-rights collection reports AP student enrollment. The school reported 1 AP course. Program availability changes, so families should confirm the current catalog and participation rules directly with the school.
Questions worth asking Technology Access Foundation Academy at Saghalie
- 1How do the reported 15:1 student–teacher ratio and 35.44 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 2 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
- 19.2%
- Students with disabilities
- 14.3%
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 74.1%
- Lunch program
- Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Reported support staff
- Counselors (FTE)
- 2
- 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
- White18.8%
- Hispanic33.6%
- Black14.8%
- Asian9.4%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0.6%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander9.4%
- Multiracial13%
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
Students enrolled
1 distinct course 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.
Open Doors Youth Reengagement (1418)
High · Grades 09–12
154 reported students
Career Academy at Truman High School
High · Grades 09–12
83 reported students
Employment Transition Program
High · Grades 09–12
62 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 Technology Access Foundation Academy at Saghalie
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Employment Transition Program High · Federal Way School District | 09–12 | 62 | 0.4 mi |
| Decatur High School High · Federal Way School District | 09–12 | 1,352 | 1.5 mi |
| Todd Beamer High School High · Federal Way School District | 09–12 | 1,412 | 2.3 mi |
| Federal Way High School High · Federal Way School District | 09–12 | 1,665 | 2.8 mi |
| Open Doors Youth Reengagement (1418) High · Federal Way School District | 09–12 | 154 | 3 mi |
| Career Academy at Truman High School High · Federal Way School District | 09–12 | 83 | 3 mi |
Frequently asked questions about Technology Access Foundation Academy at Saghalie
What grades does Technology Access Foundation Academy at Saghalie serve?
Technology Access Foundation Academy at Saghalie reports grades 06–12 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as a high school in Federal Way School District.
How many students attend Technology Access Foundation Academy at Saghalie?
Technology Access Foundation Academy at Saghalie reported 532 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 67th percentile among 624 Washington high schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 546 students.
What is the student–teacher ratio at Technology Access Foundation Academy at Saghalie?
The calculated ratio is 15:1, based on 532 students and 35.44 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 Technology Access Foundation Academy at Saghalie a public, charter, or magnet school?
Technology Access Foundation Academy at Saghalie is a public school and is not a charter school; it is also identified as a magnet school. Admission can involve an application or lottery, so check enrollment windows with the school.
What share of Technology Access Foundation Academy at Saghalie students qualify for free or reduced-price meals?
74.1% 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 Technology Access Foundation Academy at Saghalie in?
Technology Access Foundation Academy at Saghalie 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 Technology Access Foundation Academy at Saghalie?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include Employment Transition Program (0.4 mi), Decatur High School (1.5 mi), Todd Beamer High School (2.3 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.