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Best High Schools in Tacoma, Washington
Compare 24 high schools in Tacoma. View ratings, test scores, reviews, and more.
24
High Schools
Public & Charter Schools
42,837
Total Students
Across Tacoma
18.2:1
Avg Student-Teacher Ratio
District average
24 schools found
Advanced Insights & Statistics
Dynamic metrics computed specifically for currently filtered schools
Academic Proficiency Averages
Math Assessment Score0%
ELA Assessment Score59%
🎯 Proficiency averages represent the percentage of students meeting or exceeding state proficiency standard benchmarks.
Classroom Attention Ratio
Favorable Class Size (<15:1)1 Schools
Moderate Class Size (15-20:1)9 Schools
Larger Class Size (>20:1)7 Schools
💡 Lower classroom ratios are associated with greater individual student support, tutoring efficiency, and learning success.
Filtered Quality Highlights
- ✓0% of schools in this view have an Overall Rating of 8.0/10 or above.
- ✓Largest student enrollment is 1,700 students at Stadium High School.
- ✓Best student-teacher ratio is 10:1, offering optimal classroom attention.
🏆 Quality highlights let you quickly understand extremes within your current search criteria.
About High Schools in Tacoma
Tacoma, Washington offers 24 high schools providing comprehensive education for students preparing for college and careers. These schools offer diverse academic programs, extracurricular activities, and advanced placement courses.
Science And Math Institute
publichighGrade 9-12
5501 N. Pearl St, Tacoma, WA 98407
5.6
Rating
Students
597
Student-Teacher
20:1
ELA Proficiency
87%
Math Proficiency
N/A
Industrial Design Engineering And Arts
publichighGrade 9-12
6701 S Park Ave, Tacoma, WA 98444
4.8
Rating
Students
392
Student-Teacher
17:1
ELA Proficiency
77%
Math Proficiency
N/A
Stadium High School
publichighGrade 9-12
111 N E St, Tacoma, WA 98403
4.6
Rating
Students
1,700
Student-Teacher
23:1
ELA Proficiency
75%
Math Proficiency
N/A
Fife High School
publichighGrade 10-12
5616 20Th St E, Tacoma, WA 98424
4.3
Rating
Students
885
Student-Teacher
22:1
ELA Proficiency
76%
Math Proficiency
N/A
Franklin Pierce High School
publichighGrade 9-12
11002 18Th Ave E, Tacoma, WA 98445
4.1
Rating
Students
977
Student-Teacher
17:1
ELA Proficiency
67%
Math Proficiency
N/A
Dr. Dolores Silas High School
publichighGrade 9-12
1202 N Orchard St, Tacoma, WA 98406
3.8
Rating
Students
1,160
Student-Teacher
23:1
ELA Proficiency
68%
Math Proficiency
N/A
Tacoma School Of The Arts
publichighGrade 9-12
302 S. Ninth Street, Tacoma, WA 98402
3.5
Rating
Students
658
Student-Teacher
19:1
ELA Proficiency
67%
Math Proficiency
N/A
Summit Public School: Olympus
charter schoolhighGrade 9-12
409 Puyallup Ave, Tacoma, WA 98421
3.3
Rating
Students
110
Student-Teacher
10:1
ELA Proficiency
54.5%
Math Proficiency
N/A
The School At Pearl Youth Residence
publichighGrade 6-12
815 South Pearl Street, Tacoma, WA 98465
3.3
Rating
Students
21
Student-Teacher
:1
ELA Proficiency
50%
Math Proficiency
N/A
Washington High School
publichighGrade 9-12
12420 Ainsworth Ave S, Tacoma, WA 98444
3.2
Rating
Students
989
Student-Teacher
17:1
ELA Proficiency
44%
Math Proficiency
N/A
Columbia Junior High School
publichighGrade 8-9
2901 54Th Avenue E, Tacoma, WA 98424
2.8
Rating
Students
619
Student-Teacher
20:1
ELA Proficiency
47%
Math Proficiency
N/A
Lincoln High School
publichighGrade 9-12
701 S 37Th St, Tacoma, WA 98418
2.6
Rating
Students
1,556
Student-Teacher
20:1
ELA Proficiency
42%
Math Proficiency
N/A
Foss High School
publichighGrade 9-12
2112 S Tyler St, Tacoma, WA 98405
2.6
Rating
Students
599
Student-Teacher
19:1
ELA Proficiency
37%
Math Proficiency
N/A
Special Services
publichighPK-12
601 S. 8Th Street, Tacoma, WA 98405
2.5
Rating
Students
9
Student-Teacher
:1
ELA Proficiency
50%
Math Proficiency
N/A
Mount Tahoma High School
publichighGrade 9-12
4634 S 74Th Street, Tacoma, WA 98409
2.4
Rating
Students
1,410
Student-Teacher
21:1
ELA Proficiency
41%
Math Proficiency
N/A
Bates Technical High School
publichighGrade 9-12
1101 South Yakima Avenue, Tacoma, WA 98405
N/A
Rating
Students
343
Student-Teacher
:1
ELA Proficiency
N/A
Math Proficiency
N/A
Tacoma Open Doors
publichighGrade 9-12
1818 Tacoma Ave S, Tacoma, WA 98402
N/A
Rating
Students
392
Student-Teacher
75:1
ELA Proficiency
N/A
Math Proficiency
N/A
Comm Based Trans Program
publichighGrade 12-12
601 S 8Th St, Tacoma, WA 98405
N/A
Rating
Students
71
Student-Teacher
17:1
ELA Proficiency
N/A
Math Proficiency
N/A
Remann Hall Juvenile Detention Center
publichighGrade 6-12
5501 6Th Ave, Tacoma, WA 98406
N/A
Rating
Students
21
Student-Teacher
21:1
ELA Proficiency
N/A
Math Proficiency
N/A
Oakland High School
publichighGrade 9-12
3319 S Adams St, Tacoma, WA 98409
N/A
Rating
Students
112
Student-Teacher
22:1
ELA Proficiency
N/A
Math Proficiency
N/A
Frequently Asked Questions
How many high schools are in Tacoma, Washington?
There are several high schools in Tacoma, offering diverse academic programs, extracurricular activities, and college preparation courses.
What is the best high school in Tacoma?
Based on our ratings, the top-rated high schools in Tacoma include schools with ratings of 9.0 or higher. Use our filters to view all high schools sorted by rating.
What is the average student-teacher ratio in Tacoma?
The average student-teacher ratio across all schools in Tacoma is 18.2:1.