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Technology Access Foundation Academy at Saghalie

Federal Way School District · King County · 33914 19th Ave SW, Federal Way, WA 98023.0

(253)945-5000

2/10
#342
Rank 342 out of 408
English Language Arts2/10 · #362 · 12th percentile
Mathematics3/10 · #302 · 26th percentile
Science2/10 · #329 · 15th percentile

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School Overview

Technology Access Foundation Academy at Saghalie is a mission-driven school with a focus on closing opportunity gaps in STEM education, making it a meaningful choice for families who want their kids engaged in hands-on, equity-centered learning. Federal Way sits between Seattle and Tacoma, offering a diverse, working-class community with a strong sense of neighborhood identity — and TAF Academy reflects that spirit by centering students who are often underserved by traditional school models. Families drawn to project-based learning and a school culture that genuinely invests in underrepresented students in tech and science will find something here that's harder to find elsewhere.

Student Demographics

427 students tested · 2024-25 school year

Ethnicity

Hispanic
136 (32%)
White
77 (18%)
African American
73 (17%)
Multiple Races
53 (12%)
Pacific Islander
51 (12%)
Other
37 (9%)

Key Indicators

Socioeconomically Disadvantaged328 (77%)
Students with Disabilities61 (14%)

Staff & Teachers(2024-25)

532
Enrollment
39
Teachers (FTE)
13.6:1
Student-Staff Ratio
17.4
Avg Class Size

College Readiness

Advanced Placement (AP) and International Baccalaureate (IB) programs offer college-level coursework and are a key indicator of academic rigor.

1
AP Courses
offered
1.7%
AP Participation
of students
9
AP Enrollment
students

Source: Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22

Community Enrichment Programs

This supplementary score measures the availability of enrichment programs — such as tutoring, music, dance, sports, and arts — within 3 miles of the school. Schools in communities with more diverse and accessible programs score higher.

Nearby Programs9/10 · #80 · 81st percentile

100 programs within 3 miles. Ranked among Middle Schools in Washington.

Nearby Libraries

No programs found