For the 2024 school year, there are 3 public high schools serving 1,474 students in the neighborhood of South Tacoma, Tacoma, WA.
The top ranked public high schools in South Tacoma are Mount Tahoma High School and Oakland High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
The neighborhood of South Tacoma, Tacoma, WA public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 22% (versus the Washington public high school average of 51%), and reading proficiency score of 32% (versus the 61% statewide average).
the neighborhood of South Tacoma, Tacoma, WA public high school have a Graduation Rate of 84%, which is more than the Washington average of 81%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Mount Tahoma High School, with 91% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Washington or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 79% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is more than the Washington public high school average of 48% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public High Schools in the neighborhood of South Tacoma, Tacoma, WA (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Mount Tahoma High School
(Math: 14% | Reading: 35%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
4634 S 74th Street
Tacoma, WA 98409
(253) 571-3852
Tacoma, WA 98409
(253) 571-3852
Grades: 9-12
| 1,376 students
Rank: #22.
Oakland High School
Alternative School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
3319 S Adams St
Tacoma, WA 98409
(253) 571-5102
Tacoma, WA 98409
(253) 571-5102
Grades: 8-12
| 94 students
Rank: n/an/a
Insight School Of Wa Open Doors Program
Alternative School
2601 S 35th St Ste 100
Tacoma, WA 98409
(253) 292-5817
Tacoma, WA 98409
(253) 292-5817
Grades: 9-12
| 4 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public high schools in the neighborhood of South Tacoma, Tacoma, WA?
The top ranked public high schools in the neighborhood of South Tacoma, Tacoma, WA include Mount Tahoma High School and Oakland High School.
How many public high schools are located in the neighborhood of South Tacoma, Tacoma, WA?
3 public high schools are located in the neighborhood of South Tacoma, Tacoma, WA.
What is the racial composition of students in the neighborhood of South Tacoma, Tacoma, WA?
the neighborhood of South Tacoma, Tacoma, WA public high schools minority enrollment is 79% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is more than the Washington public high schools average of 48% (majority Hispanic).
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