Foster Senior High School

4242 S 144th St
Seattle, WA 98168
(School attendance zone shown in map)
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Bottom 50%
Serving 776 students in grades 9-12, Foster Senior High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Washington for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%) .
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 27% (which is lower than the Washington state average of 50%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 53% (which is lower than the Washington state average of 61%).
The student:teacher ratio of 19:1 is higher than the Washington state level of 16:1.
Minority enrollment is 91% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which is higher than the Washington state average of 50% (majority Hispanic and Asian).

Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: 9-12
  • Enrollment: 776 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 19:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 91%
  • : 75% (Btm 50% in WA)
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 27% (Btm 50%)
  • : 53% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WA Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Foster Senior High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Washington for:

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School Overview

Foster Senior High School's student population of 776 students has declined by 15% over five school years.
The teacher population of 40 teachers has declined by 6% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
776 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
40 teachers
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School Rankings

Foster Senior High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 2,052 schools in Washington (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Foster Senior High School is 0.77, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.68. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Definition of Terms 2021-2022 School Year Data
This School
State Level (WA)
#1585 out of 2052 schools
(Bottom 50%)
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(18-19)
27%
50%
This chart display the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Foster Senior High School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in Washington by year, with the latest 2018-19 school year data.
(18-19)
53%
61%
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Student : Teacher Ratio
19:1
16:1
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American Indian
1%
1%
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Asian
26%
9%
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Hispanic
35%
25%
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Black
19%
5%
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White
9%
50%
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Hawaiian
6%
1%
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Two or more races
4%
9%
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All Ethnic Groups
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0.77
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(18-19)
75%
84%
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Eligible for Free Lunch
59%
36%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
13%
7%
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School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WA Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Foster Senior High School's ranking?
Foster Senior High School is ranked #1585 out of 2,052 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Washington.
What schools are Foster Senior High School often compared to?
Foster Senior High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Ballard High School, Highline High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
27% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 50% WA state average), while 53% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 61% WA state average).
What is the graduation rate of Foster Senior High School?
The graduation rate of Foster Senior High School is 75%, which is lower than the Washington state average of 84%.
How many students attend Foster Senior High School?
776 students attend Foster Senior High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
35% of Foster Senior High School students are Hispanic, 26% of students are Asian, 19% of students are Black, 9% of students are White, 6% of students are Hawaiian, 4% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Foster Senior High School?
Foster Senior High School has a student ration of 19:1, which is higher than the Washington state average of 16:1.
What grades does Foster Senior High School offer ?
Foster Senior High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Foster Senior High School part of?
Foster Senior High School is part of Tukwila School District.

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: 9-12
  • Enrollment: 776 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 19:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 91%
  • : 75% (Btm 50%)
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 27% (Btm 50%)
  • : 53% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WA Dept. of Education

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