The Internet Academy is a public virtual school, a part of Federal Way Public Schools, approved by the Northwest Accreditation Commission for grades K–12. Internet Academy was founded in 1996 and was the first online school in Washington state.
Serving 171 students in grades 9-12, Open Doors Youth Reengagement (1418) ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Washington for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is <50% (which is lower than the Washington state average of 51%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 60-79% (which is approximately equal to the Washington state average of 61%).
The student:teacher ratio of 43:1 is higher than the Washington state level of 16:1.
Minority enrollment is 86% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Washington state average of 52% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- School Type: Alternative school
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 171 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 43:1
- Minority Enrollment: 86%
- Graduation Rate: 40-44% (Btm 50% in WA)
- Math Proficiency: <50%
- Reading Proficiency: 60-79%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Open Doors Youth Reengagement (1418) ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Washington for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
School Overview
Open Doors Youth Reengagement (1418)'s student population of 171 students has declined by 36% over five school years.
The teacher population of 4 teachers has declined by 20% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
171 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
4 teachers
Year Founded
1996
Colors
Blue, Gold
School Rankings
The diversity score of Open Doors Youth Reengagement (1418) is 0.75, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.69. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(16-17)<50%
51%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(16-17)60-79%
61%
Student : Teacher Ratio
43:1
16:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
4%
9%
Hispanic
42%
26%
Black
19%
5%
White
14%
48%
Hawaiian
9%
2%
Two or more races
11%
9%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
40-44%
84%
Eligible for Free Lunch
84%
49%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
<50% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 51% WA state average), while 60-79% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 61% WA state average).
What is the graduation rate of Open Doors Youth Reengagement (1418)?
The graduation rate of Open Doors Youth Reengagement (1418) is 40-44%, which is lower than the Washington state average of 84%.
How many students attend Open Doors Youth Reengagement (1418)?
171 students attend Open Doors Youth Reengagement (1418).
What is the racial composition of the student body?
42% of Open Doors Youth Reengagement (1418) students are Hispanic, 19% of students are Black, 14% of students are White, 11% of students are Two or more races, 9% of students are Hawaiian, 4% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Open Doors Youth Reengagement (1418)?
Open Doors Youth Reengagement (1418) has a student ration of 43:1, which is higher than the Washington state average of 16:1.
What grades does Open Doors Youth Reengagement (1418) offer ?
Open Doors Youth Reengagement (1418) offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Open Doors Youth Reengagement (1418) part of?
Open Doors Youth Reengagement (1418) is part of Federal Way School District.
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