Career Academy at Truman High School
Federal Way, WA · Federal Way School District
Alternative school · Grades 9-12 · Suburb, large
289th of 437 Washington high schools statewide · better than 34%▲ Improving
31455 28th Ave S, Federal Way, WA 98003
(253)945-5800NCES ID 530282003306Directory 2023–24
SchoolRow ranks Career Academy at Truman High School 289th of 437 Washington high schools for 2024–25, based on WA Smarter Balanced / WCAS 2024–25 English and Math results — better than 34% of high schools statewide. Its statewide percentile went from 1th in 2019 to 34th in 2025 — improving.
Percent meeting or exceeding the state standard, WA Smarter Balanced / WCAS 2024–25
Racial and ethnic breakdown of 72 students (2023–24, NCES) — history since 2009, with comparable seven-category changes from 2010
| Group | Trend | 2010 | 2023 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| White | 37.8% | 23.6% | ▼ 14.2 pts | |
| Two or more races | 8.1% | 23.6% | ▲ 15.5 pts | |
| Black | 14.2% | 20.8% | ▲ 6.6 pts | |
| Hispanic | 25.7% | 19.4% | ▼ 6.3 pts | |
| Asian | 6.8% | 4.2% | ▼ 2.6 pts | |
| Pacific Islander | 6.1% | 4.2% | ▼ 1.9 pts | |
| American Indian | 1.4% | 1.4% | 0.0 pts |
NCES history for this school begins in 2009. Race categories changed by 2010: earlier data combines Asian and Pacific Islander students and does not consistently identify multiracial students. The chart retains that history, while the change table uses 2010 onward.
Typical home value $567K in zip 98003 as of 2026-05 · trend since 2000
Data Provided by Zillow Group
Closest same-level schools, with 2024–25 state rank · ▲▼ = points better or worse than Career Academy at Truman High School
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What school district is Career Academy at Truman High School in?
Career Academy at Truman High School is part of the Federal Way School District district in Federal Way, Washington.
Is Career Academy at Truman High School a good school?
SchoolRow ranks Career Academy at Truman High School 289th of 437 Washington high schools (better than 34% statewide) based on 2024–25 test results (WA Smarter Balanced / WCAS 2024–25).
What is the racial makeup of Career Academy at Truman High School?
White 24%, Two or more races 24%, Black 21%, Hispanic 19% (72 students, 2023–24).
How much do homes near Career Academy at Truman High School cost?
The typical home value in zip code 98003 is $567K as of 2026-05 (Zillow ZHVI).
Sources: state education department data (WA Smarter Balanced / WCAS 2024–25, low-income, chronic absenteeism), National Center for Education Statistics via the Urban Institute (enrollment, demographics, staffing), Zillow Group (home values). Rankings are computed by SchoolRow from state English and Math results within grade level; they measure test performance, not everything that makes a school good.