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Tacoma School District

Foss High School

  • B-
    Overall Grade
  • Public
  • 9-12
  • Tacoma, WA
  • 184 reviews
    B-
    Overall Niche Grade
    How are grades calculated?
    1. Academics
      C+
    2. Diversity
      A+
    3. Teachers
      C
    4. College Prep
      B-
    5. Clubs & Activities
      C
    6. Health & Safety
      C-
    7. Administration
      D-
    8. Sports
      A-
    9. Food
      C
    10. Resources & Facilities
      C-
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    Foss High School is a public school located in Tacoma, WA. It has 801 students in grades 9-12 with a student-teacher ratio of 17 to 1. According to state test scores, 17% of students are at least proficient in math and 67% in reading.

    Foss High School Rankings

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    Academics

    Percent Proficient - Reading
    67%
    Percent Proficient - Math
    17%
    Average Graduation Rate
    82%
    Average SAT
    1090
    115 responses
    Average ACT
    22
    18 responses
    AP Enrollment
    15%
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    Living in the Area
    A
    Overall Niche Grade
    How are grades calculated?
    1. Cost of Living
      C+
    2. Good for Families
      A-
    3. Housing
      B-
    Median Household Income
    $59,549
    National
    $55,322
    Median Rent
    $1,106
    National
    $949
    Median Home Value
    $202,299
    National
    $184,700

    Culture & Safety

    Health & Safety
    C-
    Based on chronic student absenteeism, suspensions/expulsions, and survey responses on the school environment from students and parents.
    Poll
    65%
    of students agree that they feel safe at their school.17 responses
    Poll
    59%
    of students agree that they like their school and feel happy there.17 responses
    Poll
    What are your favorite school events or traditions?
    Based on 46 responses
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    • Mr. Henry, Foss Family Picnic, Leadership lock-in
      26%
    • Senior Walk-Around
      20%
    • Talent Show
      15%
    • Homecoming week
      11%
    • Sports
      9%
    • Spirit Week
      4%
    • Basketball Games
      4%

    Students

    Diversity
    A+
    Based on racial and economic diversity and survey responses on school culture and diversity from students and parents.
    Students
    801
    Free or Reduced Lunch
    65%
    75%
    of students and parents agree that students at this school are competitive.20 responses
    80%
    of students and parents agree that students at this school are creative and artsy.20 responses
    80%
    of students and parents agree that students at this school are athletic.20 responses

    Teachers

    Student-Teacher Ratio
    17:1
    National
    17:1
    Average Teacher Salary
    $69,740
    Teachers in First/Second Year
    19%
    76%
    of students and parents agree that the teachers give engaging lessons.25 responses
    68%
    of students and parents agree that the teachers genuinely care about the students.25 responses
    72%
    of students and parents agree that the teachers adequately lead and control the classroom.25 responses

    Clubs & Activities

    Clubs & Activities
    C
    Based on student and parent reviews of clubs and activities.
    Girls Athletic Participation
    High
    Boys Athletic Participation
    High
    Expenses Per Student
    $13,555/ year
    National
    $12,239
    82%
    of students and parents agree that there are plenty of clubs and organizations for students to get involved in.28 responses
    25%
    of students and parents agree that clubs and organizations get the funding they need.28 responses
    54%
    of students and parents agree that lots of students participate in clubs and organizations.28 responses
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    Absolutely loved the kids and teachers there; overall an extreme,y welcoming space. The small school setting allows for individual students to succeed and figure out who they are without being overwhelmed. However there are some drawbacks, the way the school treats the IB program is incredibly biased and often full IB students are given special treatment and favoritism. Also, the school lacks a great deal of funding.
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    I have many experiences at henry Foss high school. Also I have many memories. I really love how welcoming Foss high school is, there really is not that much bullying that happens around the school and if there is it more than likely is going to be stopped. Many people get along at Foss high school and the teachers are great! The things that I would like to see change about Foss high school is maybe a renovation of the school and it will be perfect.
    If you chose to do the IB program, you will be challenged academically. Depending on the sport, there will be a surplus of people or a need. Most of the teachers there want you to succeed. However, there are some teachers there just to get their paycheck. The administration is not that good and is lacking in that area. School spirit is also lacking. If you hang out with the right people, you will have a good experience.