For the 2024-25 school year, there are 4 public high schools serving 7,821 students in 98409, WA.
The top ranked public high schools in 98409, WA 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.
Public high schools in zipcode 98409 have an average math proficiency score of 16% (versus the Washington public high school average of 35%), and reading proficiency score of 41% (versus the 65% statewide average). High schools in 98409, WA have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Washington public high schools.
Public high school in zipcode 98409 have a Graduation Rate of 85%, which is more than the Washington average of 84%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Mount Tahoma High School, with 90% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Washington or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 80% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is more than the Washington public high school average of 49% (majority Hispanic).
Best 98409, WA Public High Schools (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Mount Tahoma High School
Magnet School
(Math: 16% | Reading: 41%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
4634 S 74th Street
Tacoma, WA 98409
(253) 571-3852
Tacoma, WA 98409
(253) 571-3852
Grades: 9-12
| 1,430 students
Rank: #22.
Oakland High School
Alternative School
Magnet School
Magnet 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: 9-12
| 142 students
Rank: n/an/a
Insight School Of Wa Open Doors Program
Alternative School
Magnet School
Magnet School
2601 S 35th St Ste 100
Tacoma, WA 98409
(253) 292-5817
Tacoma, WA 98409
(253) 292-5817
Grades: 9-12
| 4 students
Rank: n/an/a
Washington Virtual Academies
Alternative School
2601 S 35th Street Suite 100
Tacoma, WA 98409
(253) 591-6888
Tacoma, WA 98409
(253) 591-6888
Grades: K-12
| 6,245 students
98409, Washington Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Centro Latino High School (Closed 2004)
Alternative School
3319 So Adams St
Tacoma, WA 98409
(253) 571-1387
Tacoma, WA 98409
(253) 571-1387
Grades: 9-10
| 14 students
2601 S 35th St Suite 100
Tacoma, WA 98409
(866) 800-0017
Tacoma, WA 98409
(866) 800-0017
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
Oakland Alternative High School (Closed 2023)
Alternative School
3319 S Adams St
Tacoma, WA 98409
(253) 571-1387
Tacoma, WA 98409
(253) 571-1387
Grades: 9-12
| 290 students
Oakland Altr. High School (Closed 2023)
Alternative School
3319 S Adams
Tacoma, WA 98409
(253) 571-1387
Tacoma, WA 98409
(253) 571-1387
Grades: 9-12
| 156 students
Trans Prog @ Oakland High School (Closed 2004)
Alternative School
3319 So Adams St
Tacoma, WA 98409
(253) 571-2645
Tacoma, WA 98409
(253) 571-2645
Grades: 9-12
| 23 students
Urban League Tlc High School (Closed 2004)
Alternative School
3319 So Adams St
Tacoma, WA 98409
(253) 571-1387
Tacoma, WA 98409
(253) 571-1387
Grades: 9-12
| 10 students
Wava High School (Closed 2016)
Alternative School
2601 S 35th Street Suite 100
Tacoma, WA 98409
(253) 964-1068
Tacoma, WA 98409
(253) 964-1068
Grades: 9-12
| 335 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public high schools in 98409, WA?
The top ranked public high schools in 98409, WA include Mount Tahoma High School and Oakland High School.
How many public high schools are located in 98409?
4 public high schools are located in 98409.
What is the racial composition of students in 98409?
98409 public high schools minority enrollment is 80% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is more than the Washington public high schools average of 49% (majority Hispanic).
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