Foss High School
Tacoma, WA · Tacoma School District · Grades 9-12
383rd of 437 Washington high schools statewide · better than 12%▼ Declining
Foss High School ranking
SchoolRow ranks Foss High School 383rd of 437 Washington high schools for 2024–25, based on WA Smarter Balanced / WCAS 2024–25 English and Math results — better than 12% of high schools statewide. Its statewide percentile went from 20th in 2019 to 12th in 2025 — declining.
Foss High School test scores
Percent meeting or exceeding the state standard, WA Smarter Balanced / WCAS 2024–25 · 139 students tested
Foss High School students
Racial and ethnic breakdown of 580 students (2023–24, NCES) — and how it has shifted since 2013
| Group | Trend | 2013 | 2023 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 18.1% | 26.2% | ▲ 8.1 pts | |
| White | 30.8% | 24.1% | ▼ 6.7 pts | |
| Black | 27.7% | 21.0% | ▼ 6.7 pts | |
| Two or more races | 4.3% | 13.8% | ▲ 9.5 pts | |
| Asian | 15.4% | 7.4% | ▼ 8.0 pts | |
| Pacific Islander | 2.4% | 5.0% | ▲ 2.6 pts | |
| American Indian | 1.3% | 1.9% | ▲ 0.6 pts |
Homes near Foss High School
Typical home value $469K in zip 98405 as of 2026-05 · trend since 2000
Data Provided by Zillow Group
High schools near Foss High School
Closest same-level schools, with 2024–25 state rank
- 1Oakland Secondary SchoolTacoma School District · 0.8 mi away415th of 437
ELA 14% · Math 11% - 2The School at Pearl Youth ResidenceTacoma School District · 1.3 mi away371st of 437
ELA 20% · Math 20% - –Insight School of WA Open Doors ProgramQuillayute Valley School District · 1.4 mi away
- –Remann Hall Juvenile Detention CenterTacoma School District · 1.4 mi away
- 5Dr. Dolores Silas High SchoolTacoma School District · 1.6 mi away251st of 437
ELA 54% · Math 16% - 1Bates Technical High SchoolBates Technical College · 2.4 mi away428th of 437
ELA 9% · Math 9% - 1Tacoma Online High SchoolTacoma School District · 2.4 mi away437th of 437
ELA 2% · Math 2% - –Tacoma Open DoorsTacoma School District · 2.5 mi away
Frequently asked questions
What school district is Foss High School in?
Foss High School is part of the Tacoma School District district in Tacoma, Washington.
Is Foss High School a good school?
SchoolRow ranks Foss High School 383rd of 437 Washington high schools (better than 12% statewide) based on 2024–25 test results (WA Smarter Balanced / WCAS 2024–25).
What is the racial makeup of Foss High School?
Hispanic 26%, White 24%, Black 21%, Two or more races 14% (580 students, 2023–24).
How much do homes near Foss High School cost?
The typical home value in zip code 98405 is $469K as of 2026-05 (Zillow ZHVI).
Sources: state education department data (WA Smarter Balanced / WCAS 2024–25, low-income, chronic absenteeism), National Center for Education Statistics via the Urban Institute (enrollment, demographics, staffing), Zillow Group (home values). Rankings are computed by SchoolRow from state English and Math results within grade level; they measure test performance, not everything that makes a school good.