At a glance
Reported students
392
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
22.3
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
17.6:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
09–12
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
Washington high enrollment
63rd percentile
Compared with 624 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
392
Industrial Design Engineering and Arts: 392 reported students.
State peer staffing position
34th percentile
17.6:1 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
- 400
- Teachers (FTE)
- 22
- Student–teacher ratio
- 18.2:1
What the reported data says about Industrial Design Engineering and Arts
Industrial Design Engineering and Arts is a public high school serving grades 09–12 in Tacoma. It is one of 69 current school records connected to Tacoma School District. NCES reports 392 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 63rd percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 17.6:1, 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 White (47.4%) and Hispanic or Latino (21.2%). English learners represent 3.5% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 18.5%. These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.
The 2021–22 civil-rights collection reports AP student enrollment, gifted and talented programming, computer science. The school reported 2 AP courses. Program availability changes, so families should confirm the current catalog and participation rules directly with the school.
Questions worth asking Industrial Design Engineering and Arts
- 1How do the reported 17.6:1 student–teacher ratio and 22.3 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
- 3.5%
- Students with disabilities
- 18.5%
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 46.7%
- Lunch program
- Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Reported support staff
- Counselors (FTE)
- 0
- Nurses (FTE)
- 0.2
- Psychologists (FTE)
- 0.4
- Social workers (FTE)
- 1
CRDC 2021–22 full-time-equivalent counts; verify current assignments with the school.
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White47.4%
- Hispanic21.2%
- Black7.7%
- Asian2.8%
- American Indian / Alaska Native1.3%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.3%
- Multiracial17.6%
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
2 distinct courses reported
Gifted and talented
Offered
Computer science
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 Tacoma School District
Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.
Tacoma Open Doors
High · Grades 10–12
392 reported students
Tacoma Online High School
High · Grades 09–12
497 reported students
Science and Math Institute
High · Grades 09–12
597 reported students
Foss High School
High · Grades 09–12
599 reported students
Tacoma School of the Arts
High · Grades 09–12
658 reported students
Oakland Secondary School
High · Grades 06–12
112 reported students
Public schools near Industrial Design Engineering and Arts
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lincoln High School High · Tacoma School District | 09–12 | 1,556 | 2 mi |
| Insight School of WA Open Doors Program High · Quillayute Valley School District | 09–12 | 8 | 2.7 mi |
| Mount Tahoma High School High · Tacoma School District | 09–12 | 1,410 | 2.9 mi |
| Northwest Career and Technical High School High · Clover Park Technical College | 09–12 | 0 | 3 mi |
| Oakland Secondary School High · Tacoma School District | 06–12 | 112 | 3.1 mi |
| Franklin Pierce High School High · Franklin Pierce School District | 09–12 | 977 | 3.2 mi |
Frequently asked questions about Industrial Design Engineering and Arts
What grades does Industrial Design Engineering and Arts serve?
Industrial Design Engineering and Arts reports grades 09–12 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as a high school in Tacoma School District.
How many students attend Industrial Design Engineering and Arts?
Industrial Design Engineering and Arts reported 392 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 63rd percentile among 624 Washington high schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 400 students.
What is the student–teacher ratio at Industrial Design Engineering and Arts?
The calculated ratio is 17.6:1, based on 392 students and 22.3 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 Industrial Design Engineering and Arts a public, charter, or magnet school?
Industrial Design Engineering and Arts 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 Industrial Design Engineering and Arts students qualify for free or reduced-price meals?
46.7% 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 Industrial Design Engineering and Arts in?
Industrial Design Engineering and Arts is part of Tacoma School District, based in Tacoma, WA, which operates 69 current schools. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.
What public schools are near Industrial Design Engineering and Arts?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include Lincoln High School (2 mi), Insight School of WA Open Doors Program (2.7 mi), Mount Tahoma High School (2.9 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.