Technology Access Foundation Academy at Saghalie

539 Students

High School 6th - 12th

School Overview

**TAFA (Technology, Arts, and Focus Academy) at Saghalie** is a specialized middle school program located within the Federal Way Public Schools district in Washington state. It operates as a "school-within-a-school" model located on the Saghalie campus, designed to offer a unique, thematic educational experience for students in grades 6 through 8. The academy distinguishes itself by integrating technology and the arts into the core curriculum, aiming to foster creativity, critical thinking, and digital literacy alongside rigorous academic standards.

The program is known for its smaller learning environment and focus on personalized instruction, which allows teachers to build stronger relationships with students. By emphasizing project-based learning and interdisciplinary studies, TAFA encourages students to apply their classroom knowledge to real-world scenarios. The school is committed to preparing students for high school and beyond by promoting a culture of inclusivity, academic excellence, and self-discipline, making it a popular choice for families seeking an alternative to the traditional middle school structure in the Federal Way area.

539

Total Students

36.5

Full-Time Teachers

14.8

Student/Teacher Ratio

73.1%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Technology Access Foundation Academy at Saghalie
Demographic	Student Count
White	87
Hispanic	193
Black	81
Asian	62
Two or More	74
American Indian	2
Pacific Islander	37

Hispanic
193 (36.0 %)
White
87 (16.2 %)
Black
81 (15.1 %)
Two or More
74 (13.8 %)
Asian
62 (11.6 %)
Pacific Islander
37 (6.9 %)
American Indian
2 (0.4 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	High School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	N/A
District:	Federal Way School District
Phone:	(253)945-5000
Grade Range:	6th - 12th
Total Students:	539
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	36.5
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	14.8
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	326
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	68

* 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 6 139

Grade 7 142

Grade 8 127

Grade 9 38

Grade 10 27

Grade 11 24

Grade 12 42