Tacoma Open Doors

392 Students

High School 9th - 12th

School Overview

Fresh Start, located at 601 S 8th Street in Tacoma, WA, is an alternative educational program operating under the Tacoma Public Schools district. It is specifically designed to support students who have faced challenges in traditional high school environments or who need a different approach to academic success. By providing a smaller, more focused setting, the school aims to help students recover credits, improve their attendance, and stay on track toward earning their high school diploma.

The program emphasizes a supportive and flexible atmosphere, often catering to students who may be at risk of dropping out or who benefit from personalized instruction. In addition to core academic requirements, Fresh Start frequently integrates social-emotional support and career-readiness strategies to help students navigate personal obstacles. By fostering a close-knit community, the school provides a second chance for students to regain their academic footing and prepare for post-graduation life.

392

Total Students

5.2

Full-Time Teachers

75.8

Student/Teacher Ratio

63.3%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Tacoma Open Doors
Demographic	Student Count
White	120
Hispanic	99
Black	82
Asian	19
Two or More	55
American Indian	5
Pacific Islander	12

White
120 (30.6%)
Hispanic
99 (25.3%)
Black
82 (20.9%)
Two or More
55 (14.0%)
Asian
19 (4.8%)
Pacific Islander
12 (3.1%)
American Indian
5 (1.3%)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	High School
School Type:	Alternative School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	N/A
District:	Tacoma School District
Phone:	(253)571-3270
Grade Range:	9th - 12th
Total Students:	392
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	5.2
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	75.8
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	219
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	29

* 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 10 1

Grade 11 41

Grade 12 350