Foss High School
Tacoma, WA · Tacoma School District
Regular public school · Grades 9-12 · City, midsize
383rd of 437 Washington high schools statewide · better than 12%▼ Declining
2112 S Tyler St, Tacoma, WA 98405
(253)571-7300NCES ID 530870001466Directory 2023–24
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.
Percent meeting or exceeding the state standard, WA Smarter Balanced / WCAS 2024–25 · 139 students tested
Racial and ethnic breakdown of 580 students (2023–24, NCES) — history since 1988, with comparable seven-category changes from 2010
| Group | Trend | 2010 | 2023 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 11.6% | 26.2% | ▲ 14.6 pts | |
| White | 35.2% | 24.1% | ▼ 11.1 pts | |
| Black | 25.2% | 21.0% | ▼ 4.2 pts | |
| Two or more races | 7.2% | 13.8% | ▲ 6.6 pts | |
| Asian | 17.7% | 7.4% | ▼ 10.3 pts | |
| Pacific Islander | 1.8% | 5.0% | ▲ 3.2 pts | |
| American Indian | 1.2% | 1.9% | ▲ 0.7 pts |
NCES history for this school begins in 1988. Race categories changed by 2010: earlier data combines Asian and Pacific Islander students and does not consistently identify multiracial students. The chart retains that history, while the change table uses 2010 onward.
Typical home value $469K in zip 98405 as of 2026-05 · trend since 2000
Data Provided by Zillow Group
Closest same-level schools, with 2024–25 state rank · ▲▼ = points better or worse than Foss High School
- #415Oakland Secondary SchoolTacoma School District · 0.8 mi away415th of 437
ELA 14% ▼16 · Math 11% ▲4Compare - #371The School at Pearl Youth ResidenceTacoma School District · 1.3 mi away371st of 437
ELA 20% ▼10 · Math 20% ▲13Compare - –Insight School of WA Open Doors ProgramQuillayute Valley School District · 1.4 mi awayCompare
- –Remann Hall Juvenile Detention CenterTacoma School District · 1.4 mi awayCompare
- #251Dr. Dolores Silas High SchoolTacoma School District · 1.6 mi away251st of 437
ELA 54% ▲24 · Math 16% ▲9Compare - #428Bates Technical High SchoolBates Technical College · 2.4 mi away428th of 437
ELA 9% ▼21 · Math 9% ▲2Compare - #437Tacoma Online High SchoolTacoma School District · 2.4 mi away437th of 437
ELA 2% ▼28 · Math 2% ▼5Compare - –Tacoma Open DoorsTacoma School District · 2.5 mi awayCompare
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.