Tacoma School of the Arts
Tacoma, WA · Tacoma School District
Regular public school · Grades 9-12 · City, midsize
250th of 437 Washington high schools statewide · better than 43%▲ Improving
302 S. Ninth Street Suite 200, Tacoma, WA 98402
(253)571-7900NCES ID 530870002846Directory 2023–24
SchoolRow ranks Tacoma School of the Arts 250th of 437 Washington high schools for 2024–25, based on WA Smarter Balanced / WCAS 2024–25 English and Math results — better than 43% of high schools statewide. Its statewide percentile went from 31th in 2019 to 43th in 2025 — improving.
Percent meeting or exceeding the state standard, WA Smarter Balanced / WCAS 2024–25 · 180 students tested
Racial and ethnic breakdown of 648 students (2023–24, NCES) — history since 2001, with comparable seven-category changes from 2010
| Group | Trend | 2010 | 2023 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| White | 77.8% | 43.5% | ▼ 34.3 pts | |
| Hispanic | 3.5% | 21.6% | ▲ 18.1 pts | |
| Two or more races | 2.4% | 16.2% | ▲ 13.8 pts | |
| Black | 8.8% | 10.6% | ▲ 1.8 pts | |
| Asian | 5.9% | 3.1% | ▼ 2.8 pts | |
| American Indian | 1.3% | 1.9% | ▲ 0.6 pts | |
| Pacific Islander | 0.2% | 0.9% | ▲ 0.7 pts |
NCES history for this school begins in 2001. 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 $434K in zip 98402 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 Tacoma School of the Arts
- –Tacoma Pierce County Education CenterTacoma School District · 0.2 mi awayCompare
- #428Bates Technical High SchoolBates Technical College · 0.3 mi away428th of 437
ELA 9% ▼50 · Math 9% ▼3Compare - –Tacoma Open DoorsTacoma School District · 0.7 mi awayCompare
- #120Stadium High SchoolTacoma School District · 0.9 mi away120th of 437
ELA 63% ▲4 · Math 36% ▲24Compare - #324Summit Public School: OlympusSummit Public School: Olympus · 1.1 mi away · charter324th of 437
ELA 42% ▼17 · Math 10% ▼2Compare - #327Lincoln High SchoolTacoma School District · 2 mi away327th of 437
ELA 38% ▼21 · Math 13% ▲1Compare - –Insight School of WA Open Doors ProgramQuillayute Valley School District · 2.3 mi awayCompare
- #415Oakland Secondary SchoolTacoma School District · 2.7 mi away415th of 437
ELA 14% ▼45 · Math 11% ▼1Compare
What school district is Tacoma School of the Arts in?
Tacoma School of the Arts is part of the Tacoma School District district in Tacoma, Washington.
Is Tacoma School of the Arts a good school?
SchoolRow ranks Tacoma School of the Arts 250th of 437 Washington high schools (better than 43% statewide) based on 2024–25 test results (WA Smarter Balanced / WCAS 2024–25).
What is the racial makeup of Tacoma School of the Arts?
White 44%, Hispanic 22%, Two or more races 16%, Black 11% (648 students, 2023–24).
How much do homes near Tacoma School of the Arts cost?
The typical home value in zip code 98402 is $434K 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.