Internet Academy

515 Students

Other Pre-K - 12th

School Overview

The **Internet Academy** is a public, state-approved online school based in Federal Way, Washington, that serves as a flexible alternative to traditional brick-and-mortar education. Operated by the Federal Way Public Schools district, the academy is designed to provide comprehensive K–12 curriculum through a virtual learning environment. It caters to a diverse range of students, including those who require personalized pacing, athletes or performers with demanding schedules, and families seeking a digital-first approach to instruction.

The academy emphasizes a blend of independent study and instructor support, utilizing asynchronous coursework that allows students to access their lessons at any time. Despite the remote nature of the program, the school maintains state accreditation and provides students with access to certified teachers for guidance and academic support. By leveraging technology to transcend geographical boundaries, the Internet Academy offers an accessible educational pathway that prepares students for graduation and post-secondary success within a modern, digital framework.

515

Total Students

27.6

Full-Time Teachers

18.7

Student/Teacher Ratio

41.7%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Internet Academy
Demographic	Student Count
White	145
Hispanic	129
Black	72
Asian	53
Two or More	62
American Indian	12
Pacific Islander	38

White
145 (28.4 %)
Hispanic
129 (25.2 %)
Black
72 (14.1 %)
Two or More
62 (12.1 %)
Asian
53 (10.4 %)
Pacific Islander
38 (7.4 %)
American Indian
12 (2.3 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Other
School Type:	Alternative School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	Primarily virtual
Shared Time Status:	N/A
District:	Federal Way School District
Phone:	(253)945-2230
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 12th
Total Students:	515
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	27.6
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	18.7
NSLP Participation:¹	No
Qualified Free Lunch:	176
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	39

* 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

Kindergarten 11

Grade 1 25

Grade 2 24

Grade 3 25

Grade 4 16

Grade 5 26

Grade 6 32

Grade 7 38

Grade 8 44

Grade 9 48

Grade 10 78