Tacoma Open Doors

1818 Tacoma Ave S
Tacoma, WA 98402
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Top 30%
Serving 392 students in grades 9-12, Tacoma Open Doors ranks in the top 30% of all schools in Washington for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is <50% (which is lower than the Washington state average of 51%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 80-89% (which is higher than the Washington state average of 61%).
Minority enrollment is 69% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is higher than the Washington state average of 53% (majority Hispanic and Asian).

Quick Facts (2026)

  • School Type: Alternative school
  • Grades: 9-12
  • Enrollment: 392 students
  • Minority Enrollment: 69%
  • : 13% (Btm 50% in WA)
  • : <50%
  • : 80-89%
  • : <50% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WA Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Tacoma Open Doors ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Washington for:

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Attribute

School Overview

Tacoma Open Doors's student population of 392 students has grown by 20% over five school years.
The teacher population of 5 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(No virtual instruction)
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Total Students
392 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
5 teachers
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School Rankings

The diversity score of Tacoma Open Doors is 0.78, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.69. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (WA)
(16-17)
<50%
51%
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(16-17)
80-89%
61%
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<50%
49%
American Indian
1%
1%
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Asian
5%
9%
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Hispanic
25%
27%
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Black
21%
5%
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White
31%
47%
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Hawaiian
3%
2%
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Two or more races
14%
9%
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All Ethnic Groups
0.78
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13%
84%
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Eligible for Free Lunch
56%
39%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
9%
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School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WA Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
<50% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 51% WA state average), while 80-89% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 61% WA state average).
What is the graduation rate of Tacoma Open Doors?
The graduation rate of Tacoma Open Doors is 13%, which is lower than the Washington state average of 84%.
How many students attend Tacoma Open Doors?
392 students attend Tacoma Open Doors.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
31% of Tacoma Open Doors students are White, 25% of students are Hispanic, 21% of students are Black, 14% of students are Two or more races, 5% of students are Asian, 3% of students are Hawaiian, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What grades does Tacoma Open Doors offer ?
Tacoma Open Doors offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Tacoma Open Doors part of?
Tacoma Open Doors is part of Tacoma School District.
In what neighborhood is Tacoma Open Doors located?
Tacoma Open Doors is located in the New Tacoma neighborhood of Tacoma, WA. There are 9 other public schools located in New Tacoma.

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Quick Facts (2026)

  • School Type: Alternative school
  • Grades: 9-12
  • Enrollment: 392 students
  • Minority Enrollment: 69%
  • : 13% (Btm 50%)
  • : <50%
  • : 80-89%
  • : <50% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WA Dept. of Education

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