Special Services

9 Students

Other Pre-K - 12th

School Overview

Based on the address provided, this location is the **Special Services department for Tacoma Public Schools**. This office serves as the central administrative hub for the district's programs supporting students with diverse learning needs, rather than a traditional K-12 school building.

The Special Services department is responsible for overseeing and implementing essential educational programs, including Special Education (IEP/504 services), Section 504 accommodations, and related support services for students across the Tacoma school district. Their primary mission is to ensure that students with disabilities receive equitable access to education and the individualized support necessary to succeed in their academic environments.

Families typically contact this office to navigate the evaluation process, coordinate Individualized Education Programs (IEPs), or to access resources related to specialized instruction. By centralizing these services, the department provides a point of coordination for district-wide policy, compliance with state and federal special education laws, and the oversight of the various therapeutic and instructional supports provided to students throughout Tacoma’s schools.

Total Students

N/A

Full-Time Teachers

N/A

Student/Teacher Ratio

33.3%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Special Services
Demographic	Student Count
White	5
Hispanic	1
Black	3

White
5 (55.6%)
Black
3 (33.3%)
Hispanic
1 (11.1%)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Other
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)571-1224
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 12th
Total Students:	9
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	N/A
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	N/A
NSLP Participation:¹	No
Qualified Free Lunch:	2
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	1

* 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 8 2

Grade 9 1

Grade 10 3

Grade 11 3