Science & Math Institute
- Public
- TACOMA, WA
Public School
Science & Math Institute
- grade AOverall Grade
- Public
- 9-12
- TACOMA, WA
- Rating 3.79 out of 5 168 reviews
Report Card
- Academicsgrade A minus
- Diversitygrade A
- Teachersgrade A minus
- College Prepgrade B+
- Clubs & Activitiesgrade C minus
- Health & Safetygrade C
- Administrationgrade C minus
- Sportsgrade unavailable
- Foodgrade C minus
- Resources & Facilitiesgrade C
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Academics
Percent Proficient - Reading
82%
Percent Proficient - Math
52%
Average Graduation Rate
95%
Average SAT
1180
129 responses
Average ACT
30
16 responses
AP Enrollment
51%
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- Good for Familiesgrade unavailable
- Housinggrade unavailable
Median Household Income
$96,047
National
$64,994Median Rent
$1,863
National
$1,096Median Home Value
$422,734
National
$229,800Culture & Safety
Health & Safety
grade C
Based on chronic student absenteeism, suspensions/expulsions, and survey responses on the school environment from students and parents.
Poll
71%
of students agree that they feel safe at their school. 24 responsesPoll
92%
of students agree that they like their school and feel happy there. 24 responsesStudents
Diversity
grade A
Based on racial and economic diversity and survey responses on school culture and diversity from students and parents.
Students
615
Free or Reduced Lunch
36%
48%
of students and parents agree that students at this school are competitive. 23 responses78%
of students and parents agree that students at this school are creative and artsy. 23 responses17%
of students and parents agree that students at this school are athletic. 23 responsesTeachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
27:1
National
17:1Average Teacher Salary
$77,781
Teachers in First/Second Year
9.5%
93%
of students and parents agree that the teachers give engaging lessons. 29 responses90%
of students and parents agree that the teachers genuinely care about the students. 29 responses79%
of students and parents agree that the teachers adequately lead and control the classroom. 29 responsesClubs & Activities
Clubs & Activities
grade C minus
Based on student and parent reviews of clubs and activities.
Girls Athletic Participation
Very Low
Boys Athletic Participation
Very Low
Expenses Per Student
$18,237 / year
National
$12,23979%
of students and parents agree that there are plenty of clubs and organizations for students to get involved in. 29 responses31%
of students and parents agree that clubs and organizations get the funding they need. 29 responses52%
of students and parents agree that lots of students participate in clubs and organizations. 29 responsesSimilar Schools
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I feel that the SAMI is one of the best high schools in Tacoma Public Schools. From my experience, the academics are good, especially for subjects related to the STEM discipline. The students are some of the most friendly, diverse people I've ever met. Additionally, the teachers are very passionate about their jobs and they will do whatever it takes to make sure every student in their classes succeed. In addition to that, the school has many classes or programs that prepare you well for college and the work field. These includes many AP and CHS classes, internships, and more.
Although there are many good things about SAMI, it also lacks in a few categories. These include the lack of clubs, athletics, a music program. For starters, there are very few clubs at SAMI. In fact, for every year I've been there, they've only offered 5-10 clubs to choose from. SAMI also doesn't have sports or music. However, you are allowed to do sports and music at other schools if you choose to do so.
Although there are many good things about SAMI, it also lacks in a few categories. These include the lack of clubs, athletics, a music program. For starters, there are very few clubs at SAMI. In fact, for every year I've been there, they've only offered 5-10 clubs to choose from. SAMI also doesn't have sports or music. However, you are allowed to do sports and music at other schools if you choose to do so.
The course offerings at this school are amazing. As a senior, I'm taking four AP classes - biology, chemistry, computer science principles, and calculus BC - as well as an underwater robotics elective and a molecular biology lab practicum course, and next semester I'll be taking an applications-based differential equations course. The campus is great as well - as much as we complain about long walks on muddy trails, a walk through the forest between classes is the best feeling in the world some days. If we could just get AP physics C back, this would be the perfect nerd school.
I loved my experience at SAMI. The campus is amazing, it is literally in the middle of a forest. You can walk around the forest during lunch, or go to the zoo, it’s really open. The culture is chill and laid back, and the students are generally very friendly and open. It is a very accepting school, no matter who you are you’ll be welcome. I will say that if you are looking for a traditional high school environment, this isn’t it. But mostly in good ways. It isn’t particularly harder or more work than other high schools, but there is more school spirit. Also, there aren’t any sports, but it’s super easy to join sports at another nearby high school instead. I would highly recommend taking a look at SAMI.