Comm Based Trans Program

71 Students

High School 12th - 12th

School Overview

The **Community-Based Transition Program (CBTP)**, located at 601 S. 8th St. in Tacoma, Washington, is a specialized educational facility operated by Tacoma Public Schools. Designed for young adults with disabilities who have completed their traditional high school requirements but require further support before transitioning to independent living, the program focuses on functional life skills and vocational preparation. Rather than a traditional classroom setting, the program emphasizes community integration, helping students bridge the gap between school and the adult world.

The program’s curriculum is highly individualized, centering on practical goals such as community navigation, independent living skills, self-advocacy, and career readiness. By utilizing the community as a classroom, students engage in real-world experiences that prepare them for employment, post-secondary education, or supported living arrangements. The CBTP staff works closely with students to foster autonomy and ensure they possess the necessary tools to participate meaningfully in their community after they age out of the public school system.

Total Students

4.0

Full-Time Teachers

17.8

Student/Teacher Ratio

45.1%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Comm Based Trans Program
Demographic	Student Count
White	26
Hispanic	14
Black	9
Asian	5
Two or More	12
Pacific Islander	5

White
26 (36.6%)
Hispanic
14 (19.7%)
Two or More
12 (16.9%)
Black
9 (12.7%)
Asian
5 (7.0%)
Pacific Islander
5 (7.0%)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	High School
School Type:	Special Education School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	N/A
District:	Tacoma School District
Phone:	(253)571-2603
Grade Range:	12th - 12th
Total Students:	71
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	4.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	17.8
NSLP Participation:¹	No
Qualified Free Lunch:	26
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	6

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Grade 12 71