Tacoma School Of The Arts

302 S. Ninth Street, Suite 200
Tacoma, WA 98402
(School attendance zone shown in map)
5/
10
Bottom 50%
Serving 624 students in grades 9-12, Tacoma School Of The Arts ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Washington for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 15-19% (which is lower than the Washington state average of 40%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 65-69% (which is higher than the Washington state average of 53%).
The student:teacher ratio of 18:1 is higher than the Washington state level of 16:1.
Minority enrollment is 55% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Washington state average of 51% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: 9-12
  • Enrollment: 624 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 18:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 55%
  • : ≥95% (Top 5% in WA)
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 15-19% (Btm 50%)
  • : 65-69% (Top 30%)
  • : 35-39% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WA Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Tacoma School Of The Arts ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Washington for:

School Overview

Tacoma School Of The Arts's student population of 624 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 34 teachers has declined by 5% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
624 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
34 teachers
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School Rankings

Tacoma School Of The Arts ranks within the bottom 50% of all 2,113 schools in Washington (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Tacoma School Of The Arts is 0.72, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.68. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (WA)
#1214 out of 2113 schools
(Bottom 50%)
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15-19%
40%
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65-69%
53%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Tacoma School Of The Arts and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Washington by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
35-39%
49%
Student : Teacher Ratio
18:1
16:1
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American Indian
2%
1%
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Asian
4%
9%
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Hispanic
20%
26%
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Black
11%
5%
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White
45%
49%
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Hawaiian
1%
1%
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Two or more races
17%
9%
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All Ethnic Groups
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0.72
This chart displays the diversity score of Tacoma School Of The Arts and the public school average diversity score of Washington by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
≥95%
84%
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Eligible for Free Lunch
39%
41%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
10%
8%
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School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WA Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Tacoma School Of The Arts's ranking?
Tacoma School Of The Arts is ranked #1214 out of 2,113 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Washington.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
15-19% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 40% WA state average), while 65-69% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 53% WA state average).
What is the graduation rate of Tacoma School Of The Arts?
The graduation rate of Tacoma School Of The Arts is 95%, which is higher than the Washington state average of 84%.
How many students attend Tacoma School Of The Arts?
624 students attend Tacoma School Of The Arts.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
45% of Tacoma School Of The Arts students are White, 20% of students are Hispanic, 17% of students are Two or more races, 11% of students are Black, 4% of students are Asian, 2% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Tacoma School Of The Arts?
Tacoma School Of The Arts has a student ration of 18:1, which is higher than the Washington state average of 16:1.
What grades does Tacoma School Of The Arts offer ?
Tacoma School Of The Arts offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Tacoma School Of The Arts part of?
Tacoma School Of The Arts is part of Tacoma School District.
In what neighborhood is Tacoma School Of The Arts located?
Tacoma School Of The Arts is located in the New Tacoma neighborhood of Tacoma, WA. There are 9 other public schools located in New Tacoma.

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: 9-12
  • Enrollment: 624 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 18:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 55%
  • : ≥95% (Top 5%)
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 15-19% (Btm 50%)
  • : 65-69% (Top 30%)
  • : 35-39% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WA Dept. of Education

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