For the 2025 school year, there are 2 public high schools serving 2,957 students in 98038, WA.
The top ranked public high school in 98038, WA is Tahoma Senior High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public high schools in zipcode 98038 have an average math proficiency score of 51% (versus the Washington public high school average of 35%), and reading proficiency score of 87% (versus the 65% statewide average). High schools in 98038, WA have an average ranking of 10/10, which is in the top 10% of Washington public high schools.
Public high school in zipcode 98038 have a Graduation Rate of 93%, which is more than the Washington average of 84%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Tahoma Senior High School, with 94% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Washington or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 35% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which is less than the Washington public high school average of 50% (majority Hispanic).
Best 98038, WA Public High Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Tahoma Senior High School
(Math: 51% | Reading: 87%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
23499 Se Tahoma Way
Maple Valley, WA 98038
(425) 413-6200
Maple Valley, WA 98038
(425) 413-6200
Grades: 9-12
| 2,877 students
Rank: n/an/a
Tahoma Open Doors
Alternative School
23499 Se Tahoma Way
Maple Valley, WA 98038
(425) 413-6200
Maple Valley, WA 98038
(425) 413-6200
Grades: 9-12
| 80 students
98038, Washington Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Maple Valley High School (Closed 2009)
Alternative School
23015 Se 216th Way
Maple Valley, WA 98038
(425) 432-5702
Maple Valley, WA 98038
(425) 432-5702
Grades: 8-12
| 82 students
Russell Ridge Center (Closed 2016)
Alternative School
22615 Sweeney Road Se
Maple Valley, WA 98038
(425) 432-5746
Maple Valley, WA 98038
(425) 432-5746
Grades: K-12
| 103 students
Tahoma Special Services High School (Closed 2023)
Special Education School
23015 Se 216th Way
Maple Valley, WA 98038
Maple Valley, WA 98038
Grades: 9-12
| 36 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public high schools in 98038, WA?
The top ranked public high schools in 98038, WA include Tahoma Senior High School.
How many public high schools are located in 98038?
2 public high schools are located in 98038.
What is the racial composition of students in 98038?
98038 public high schools minority enrollment is 35% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which is less than the Washington public high schools average of 50% (majority Hispanic).
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