WashingtonSchoolsColumbia Junior High School

Columbia Junior High School

PublicRegular
Tacoma, Washington · Fife School District
Students602enrolled
Hispanic22%of students
White1%of students
Black9%of students
Asian4%of students
SCHOOL SNAPSHOT
Students602
Grade Span8–9
Student:Teacher20.8:1
Free/Reduced Lunch53%
Title INo
SectorPublic

Race / Ethnicity Breakdown

Columbia Junior High School's enrollment is predominantly american indian / an (43.5%).

602students
White1.0%
Hispanic / Latino22.2%
Black / African American9.2%
Asian4.3%
American Indian / AN43.5%
Native Hawaiian / PI6.1%
Two or More13.7%
Source: NCES CCD (2023).

Understanding These Numbers

NCES race/ethnicity categories

The National Center for Education Statistics reports race/ethnicity using seven mutually exclusive categories, aligned with the U.S. Census. Hispanic ethnicity is reported separately from race.

Diversity and school quality are distinct

A school's demographic profile reflects its neighborhood and district boundaries, not its academic quality. Use these numbers for context, not as a quality signal.

English Language Learners

ELL students are entitled to language support services under federal law. A higher ELL % often reflects a school serving a multilingual immigrant community.

IEP / Special Education

IEP percentages reflect students receiving specialized instruction under the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA). This includes a wide range of learning, physical, and developmental needs.