Foss High School

Foss High School

Public High School | Grade 9-12
2112 S Tyler St,  Tacoma, WA
Central Tacoma Neighborhood
Tacoma School District
3.3
3.8
618 Students
C+
Niche Grade

School Details

Head of School
Thu Ament
Student Teacher Ratio
16:1
Average SAT Score
1130
Average ACT Score
26
Math Proficiency
7.5%
Reading Proficiency
37%
Average GPA
3.23
Graduation Rate
87%

Niche Grade

C
Academics
B
Teachers
B
College Prep
D+
Administration
C+
Resources/Facilities
C+
Clubs and Activities
B+
Sports
C+
Food
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Niche Grades

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Niche Grade Details

Academics
Average GPA
3.23
Reading Proficiency
37%
Math Proficiency
7.5%
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
16:1
Teachers
37
Full Time Teachers
37
Teachers in First or Second Year
15.6%
College Prep
Average SAT
1130
Math
560
Verbal
570
Average ACT
26
Math
24
English
28
Reading
26
Science
26
Number of AP Courses
9
AP Pass Rate
7.1%
AP Math Enrollment
Low
AP Science Enrollment
Very Low
Other AP Enrollment
Very High
Clubs and Activities
Girls Athletic Participation
Average
Boys Athletic Participation
Low

GreatSchools Rating

1
Test Scores
2
Equity
3
College Readiness
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GreatSchools Rating
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Test Scores

Math
8%
State Average
41.7%
Science
32.5%
State Average
49.7%
GreatSchools Test Scores Rating
GreatSchools
The Test Score Rating reflects annual state test results for this school compared with scores statewide.

Teachers and Staff

Students Per Counselor
247:1

Student Diversity

Male
53%
Female
45.8%
White
26.1%
Hispanic
25.2%
Black
21.3%
Two or more races
12.6%
Asian or Pacific Islander
8.7%
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
3.4%
Native American
1.5%

School Rankings

#29 Most Diverse Public HS in Washington
Source: Niche

Specialty School Programs

AP Programs Offered
IB Programs Offered
Free/Reduced Lunch Offered
Athletics Program

Colleges Students are Considering

Students are most interested in or go on to attend these colleges.
University of Washington 118 Students
University of Washington - Tacoma 75 Students
Washington State University 74 Students
Central Washington University 73 Students
Pacific Lutheran University 64 Students
University of Puget Sound 64 Students
Seattle University 55 Students
Eastern Washington University 49 Students
Tacoma Community College 49 Students
Western Washington University 45 Students

What Students Want to Study

Niche users from this school are most interested in the following majors.
Business 31 Students
Psychology 31 Students
Biology 31 Students
Pre-Medicine Studies 27 Students
Nursing 16 Students
Computer Science 15 Students
Biochemistry and Molecular Biology 14 Students
Chemistry 9 Students
Pre-Law Studies 8 Students
Accounting 7 Students

This School’s Reviews

Niche Reviews
3.3 195 Reviews
4.0 Senior
11/17/2023
Henry Foss high school is a nice high school and the teachers are there to help you in your journey and they even help in preparing for either college or the carrier you choose.
5.0 Junior
8/25/2021
Teachers and staffs are incredibly helpful and supportive to students. ASB and clubs are always friendly and create multiple events and activities for engagement.
3.0 Senior
5/22/2020
Foss is nice, small classes and ok classes but the student lack of attention or spirit is long gone.
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3.8 8 Reviews
5.0 other
11/26/2025
Staff is committed and caring. I love that this school is a part of our community. The international baccalaureate program offers many opportunities.
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2.0 other
9/3/2024
I've had a great experience with all my teachers. They love what they do, and they're always open to helping students. The counselors, however, are impossible to reach. Not only this, but some of them have the worst attitudes ever, so good luck trying to have a meaningful conversation with them. The...
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1.0 student
10/11/2023
I agree with what the previous replies here have to say. The teachers are very kind and genuine people, and you can tell that they love what they do. My personal problem lies with the counselors. They do not reply to emails at all. And even if they do, expect a one-week gap. You could email them the...
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2.0 other
9/23/2023
I’ve had a great experience with all the teachers here as many of them truly do believe in their students and pushes them to do better. However, it’s the student themselves that ruin the atmosphere. They do not care for the environment, their peers, or their teachers. They act like children that nee...
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Foss High School

Foss High School is a public school for students in grades 9-12 in Tacoma, WA and is served by the Tacoma School District in Washington. Annual tuition is $0. The school has a total enrollment of 618 and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 16:1. Academic records show that 7.5% of students achieve proficiency in math, and 37% are proficient in reading. Foss High School has received feedback and ratings, with a Niche grade of C+ and a GreatSchools Rating of 2 out of 10. The average GPA is 3.23, the graduation rate is 87%, and average standardized test scores include an SAT score of 1130 and an ACT score of 26. The average home value in this area is $505,162. Discover additional schools in the area, like The School at Pearl Youth Residence, Oakland High School, Dr. Dolores Silas High School, and more. Learn more about what Tacoma has to offer, and browse homes for sale and for rent near Foss High School.

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