Washington Virtual Academy - Omak in Tacoma, Washington on DonorsChoose

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About this school

Washington Virtual Academy - Omak is a public school in Tacoma, Washington that is part of Omak School District 19. It serves 3,400 students in grades 6 - 8. Its teachers have had 4 projects funded on DonorsChoose.

Equity Focus School

Support towards this school will directly impact historically underfunded classrooms.

Public School

Grades 6 - 8

3,400 Students

# of teachers unavailable

2601 S 35th St Ste 100

Tacoma, WA 98409 View local requests

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Ms. Vero, a DonorsChoose teacher for 9 years.

Kindergarten teacher at PS81 - Robert J. Christen School in Bronx, NY

Washington Virtual Academy - Omak Teachers on DonorsChoose

Ms. Clauson

Dr. W

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Washington Virtual Academy - Omak Demographics

82%

of students receive free or reduced price lunch

Source: the National Center for Education Statistics

47%

of students are Black, Latino, Native American, or Asian

Schools in districts that mainly serve students of color receive substantially less state and local support than similar districts that serve primarily White students. Learn more about this gap, why it exists, and how you can help close it.

Washington Virtual Academy - Omak Support on DonorsChoose Last updated Dec 5, 2025

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