SOAR ACADEMY PUBLIC CHARTER SCHOOL

SOAR Academy Public Charter School is a Title I public charter elementary school with about 180 students offering grade levels from Kindergarten to 8th Grade. A Title I school provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families. Its purpose is to provide all children significant opportunity to receive a fair, equitable, and high-quality education. With about 9 teachers, SOAR Academy Public Charter School has a student/teacher ratio of about 20:1. The national average for public schools is about 15:1. A lower student/teacher ratio is a key factor that determines how much a teacher can devote his/her time to each individual student thus improving, or reducing (in the event of a higher student/teacher ratio) the attention each student is given for their educational needs.

SOAR Academy is a public charter school located in Tacoma, Washington, that serves students from kindergarten through eighth grade. The school distinguishes itself through a rigorous, college-preparatory curriculum that emphasizes high academic standards and character development. By maintaining a structured and supportive learning environment, SOAR aims to ensure that all students, regardless of their background, develop the foundational skills and critical thinking abilities necessary to succeed in higher education and become productive members of their communities.

Central to the school's mission is the integration of personalized learning and a strong emphasis on core subjects like mathematics and literacy. SOAR Academy fosters a tight-knit school culture that prioritizes family partnership and community involvement, viewing education as a collaborative effort between educators, parents, and students. With a commitment to equity and excellence, the school utilizes data-driven instruction to monitor progress and provide targeted interventions, striving to close achievement gaps and prepare its student body for long-term academic success.

For more information, contact SOAR Academy Public Charter School at (253) 444-6759 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.

2136 Martin Luther King Jr. Wa
Tacoma, WA 98405
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SOAR ACADEMY PUBLIC CHARTER SCHOOL is a public Title I Charter school in Tacoma, WA with about 180 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in Washington

School Details

2017-2018
Level:
Elementary School
Charter School:*
Yes
Washington State Charter School Commission
Total Students:
180
Teachers:
9
NSLP Status:1
Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified free lunch:
0
Qualified reduced-price lunch:
0
Title I Status:2
Title I targeted assistance school
Virtual:
Not Virtual
Grade Levels Offered
Kindergarten
1st Grade
2nd Grade
3rd Grade
4th Grade
5th Grade
6th Grade
7th Grade
8th Grade

* A public charter school is a publicly funded school that is typically governed by a group or organization under a legislative contract with the state, the district, or another entity. The charter exempts the school from certain state or local rules and regulations.

1 The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides eligible students with free or reduced-price lunch

2 Title I, Part A (Title I) of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families.

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School Demographics for 180 students

Black or African American
31.1%
Two or more races
27.8%
White
19.4%
Hispanic/Latino
17.2%
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
2.2%
American Indian or Alaska Native
1.7%
Asian
0.6%

Female
51.7%
Male
48.3%

Data for school year 2017-2018 — The information found on this website was provided in part by the U.S. Department of Education, U.S. Census Bureau, the Bureau of Labor and Statistics & various other external sources. We do not verify the contents of the information provided and therefore, cannot guarantee the accuracy of the information displayed on this website.