Lorraine Gakin
Gateway Real Estate
(253) 300-1757
174 Total Sales
2 in Attendance Zone
$330K - $367K Price Range
Foss High School
Public High School
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Grade 9-12
2112 S Tyler St,
Tacoma, WA
Tacoma School District
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
3.22
Graduation Rate
87%
Niche Grade
C
B
B
D+
C
C+
B+
C
Source: Niche
Niche Grade Details
Academics
Average GPA
3.22
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
25
English
27
Reading
27
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
Source: GreatSchools
GreatSchools Rating Details
Test Scores
Math
8%
State Average
41.7%
Science
32.5%
State Average
49.7%
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%
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
122 Students
Washington State University
77 Students
Central Washington University
75 Students
University of Washington - Tacoma
75 Students
Pacific Lutheran University
67 Students
University of Puget Sound
65 Students
Seattle University
56 Students
Eastern Washington University
51 Students
Tacoma Community College
50 Students
Western Washington University
46 Students
What Students Want to Study
Niche users from this school are most interested in the following majors.
Psychology
33 Students
Business
32 Students
Biology
31 Students
Pre-Medicine Studies
28 Students
Nursing
17 Students
Computer Science
16 Students
Biochemistry and Molecular Biology
15 Students
Chemistry
9 Students
Marketing
8 Students
Pre-Law Studies
8 Students
This School’s Reviews
Niche Reviews
3/1/2020
This school may be relaxed if you don't take IB but it isn't a safe or comfortable environment. Unless you're ok with getting called rude names and disrespected every day.
2/29/2020
Bad school with bad students, all are so rude. Nobody here knows respect. Foss students are a bunch of wild people.
2/29/2020
Bad environment, safety is not good, bad school in a bad area. Too many juvenile delinquents go here, they are so stupid.
GreatSchools Reviews
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...
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...
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...
4/10/2021
This school works hard to serve the community. Foss provides vast college bond support, the full IB program, IB classes, and an incredibly committed staff. The relatively small size makes extra-circulars highly accessible. School neighbors a beautiful wetland (the Tacoma Nature Center) as well as a...
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Map
Attendance Zone
List Price Range
$359K - $818K
Homes For Sale
19
Average Home Value
$504,134
Median Lot Size
6,098 Sq Ft
% Renters
47%
Average Household Income
$95,416
% of College Grads
30.2%
Median Age
40
Average House Size
1,389 Sq Ft
% Commercial Property
63.6%
Homes for Sale
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- 6 Beds
- 3 Baths
- 2,478 Sq Ft
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OWNER FINANCING AT 5.4% INTREST PAYMENT ONLY AVAILABLE. University Park Terrace 2 story home 6 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms 2478 Square feet. Currently rented out to very stable adult family home Operator who is a long-term tenant. Large kitchen Hardwood floors throughout, very large primary suite. landsca...
Don GoethalsRE/MAX Extra Inc.(253) 944-9092 -
$799,950
- 5 Beds
- 2.5 Baths
- 2,756 Sq Ft
- 709 S Cedar St
- New 4 days ago
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Colleen DutmersKeller Williams Realty(253) 666-6909 -
$519,500
- 3 Beds
- 1.5 Baths
- 1,309 Sq Ft
- 3515 S 11th St
Experience the charm of this beautifully restored Craftsman home in a prime central Tacoma location, blocks from the lively 6th Avenue District. Freshly painted inside & out, home boasts a dream kitchen w/white cabinets, quartz countertops, tile flring, & SS appliances. The inviting living & dining ...
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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. 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 3.22, 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 $504,134. 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.