Foster Senior High School
Tukwila, WA · Tukwila School District
Regular public school · Grades 9-12 · Suburb, large
307th of 437 Washington high schools statewide · better than 30%· Stable
4242 S 144th St, Tukwila, WA 98168
(206)901-7900NCES ID 530813001341Directory 2023–24
SchoolRow ranks Foster Senior High School 307th of 437 Washington high schools for 2024–25, based on WA Smarter Balanced / WCAS 2024–25 English and Math results — better than 30% of high schools statewide. Its statewide percentile went from 30th in 2019 to 30th in 2025.
Percent meeting or exceeding the state standard, WA Smarter Balanced / WCAS 2024–25 · 215 students tested
Racial and ethnic breakdown of 893 students (2023–24, NCES) — history since 1988, with comparable seven-category changes from 2010
| Group | Trend | 2010 | 2023 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 23.1% | 38.4% | ▲ 15.3 pts | |
| Asian | 25.0% | 21.9% | ▼ 3.1 pts | |
| Black | 22.3% | 21.3% | ▼ 1.0 pts | |
| White | 21.6% | 7.8% | ▼ 13.8 pts | |
| Two or more races | 2.5% | 5.9% | ▲ 3.4 pts | |
| Pacific Islander | 4.3% | 2.9% | ▼ 1.4 pts | |
| American Indian | 1.2% | 0.4% | ▼ 0.8 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 $590K in zip 98168 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 Foster Senior High School
- #431Talley High SchoolRenton School District · 2.2 mi away431st of 437
ELA 13% ▼27 · Math 3% ▼13Compare - #314Highline High SchoolHighline School District · 2.4 mi away314th of 437
ELA 38% ▼2 · Math 16% =Compare - #434Innovation Heights AcademyHighline School District · 2.5 mi away434th of 437
ELA 7% ▼33 · Math 5% ▼11Compare - #368Tyee High SchoolHighline School District · 2.7 mi away368th of 437
ELA 31% ▼9 · Math 10% ▼6Compare - #321Renton Senior High SchoolRenton School District · 3.2 mi away321st of 437
ELA 36% ▼4 · Math 16% =Compare - –Highline Open Doors 1418Highline School District · 3.3 mi awayCompare
- #31CHOICE AcademyHighline School District · 3.3 mi away31st of 437
ELA 79% ▲39 · Math 56% ▲40Compare - #6Raisbeck Aviation High SchoolHighline School District · 3.3 mi away6th of 437
ELA 92% ▲52 · Math 69% ▲53Compare
What school district is Foster Senior High School in?
Foster Senior High School is part of the Tukwila School District district in Tukwila, Washington.
Is Foster Senior High School a good school?
SchoolRow ranks Foster Senior High School 307th of 437 Washington high schools (better than 30% statewide) based on 2024–25 test results (WA Smarter Balanced / WCAS 2024–25).
What is the racial makeup of Foster Senior High School?
Hispanic 38%, Asian 22%, Black 21%, White 8% (893 students, 2023–24).
How much do homes near Foster Senior High School cost?
The typical home value in zip code 98168 is $590K 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.