Oakland High School vs. Foss High School
Should I attend Oakland High School or Foss High School? Visitors of our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare the two schools' rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.
School Overview
School
Top Rankings
Oakland High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Washington for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Community Size
Student Attention
Foss High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Washington for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Overview
Serving 94 students in grades 8-12, Oakland 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 ≤20% (which is lower than the Washington state average of 50%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is ≤20% (which is lower than the Washington state average of 61%).
The student:teacher ratio of 7:1 is lower than the Washington state level of 16:1.
Minority enrollment is 64% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is higher than the Washington state average of 50% (majority Hispanic and Asian).
Serving 618 students in grades 9-12, Foss 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 25-29% (which is lower than the Washington state average of 50%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 50-54% (which is lower than the Washington state average of 61%).
The student:teacher ratio of 17:1 is higher than the Washington state level of 16:1.
Minority enrollment is 71% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is higher than the Washington state average of 50% (majority Hispanic and Asian).
School Type
Alternative
n/a
Grades Offered
8-12
9-12
Total Students
94 students
618 students
% Male | % Female
46% | 54%
50% | 50%
Total Classroom Teachers
13 teachers
37 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
7:1
17:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#2008 out of 2052 schools in WA
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
#1592 out of 2052 schools in WA
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤20%
25-29%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤20%
50-54%
Graduation Rate
70-79%
85-89%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Grade 9 Students
8
205
Grade 10 Students
9
138
Grade 11 Students
28
150
Grade 12 Students
49
125
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
3%
n/a
% Asian
3%
9%
% Hispanic
17%
23%
% Black
21%
22%
% White
36%
29%
% Hawaiian
8%
2%
% Two or more races
12%
15%
Diversity Score
0.78
0.79
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
48%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
6%