Serving 658 students in grades 9-12, Tacoma School Of The Arts 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 10-14% (which is lower than the Washington state average of 41%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 65-69% (which is higher than the Washington state average of 53%).
The student-teacher ratio of 19:1 is higher than the Washington state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 55% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Washington state average of 53% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 658 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 19:1
- Minority Enrollment: 55%
- Graduation Rate: ≥95% (Top 5% in WA)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 10-14% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 65-69% (Top 30%)
- Science Proficiency: 35-39% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: The Tacoma School of the Arts' attendance zone covers the entire Tacoma School District, encompassing approximately 69.5 square miles. It typically takes 10-12 minutes to drive to the school, with an average distance of 4.4 miles to the zone's edge and a maximum distance of 7.6 miles to the furthest edge.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Tacoma School Of The Arts ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Washington for:
Category
Attribute
Graduation Rate
School Overview
Tacoma School Of The Arts's student population of 658 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 34 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
658 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 24-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
34 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 22-year historical data available below ↓
School Calendar
School Rankings
Tacoma School Of The Arts ranks within the bottom 50% of all 2,088 schools in Washington (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Tacoma School Of The Arts is 0.72, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.69. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1253 out of 2088 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
10-14%
41%
Showing 2012–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
65-69%
53%
Showing 2011–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
49%
Student-Teacher Ratio
19:1
17:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 22-year historical data available below ↓
American Indian
2%
1%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 24-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
4%
9%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 24-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
21%
27%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 24-year historical data available below ↓
Black
10%
5%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 24-year historical data available below ↓
White
45%
47%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 24-year historical data available below ↓
Hawaiian
1%
2%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 12-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
17%
9%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 24-year historical data available below ↓
Graduation Rate
≥95%
83.8%
Showing 2012–2023. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)48%
34.7%
Eligible for Free Lunch
33%
39%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 23-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
13%
9%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 23-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Tacoma School Of The Arts's ranking?
Tacoma School Of The Arts is ranked #1253 out of 2,088 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Washington.
What schools are Tacoma School Of The Arts often compared to?
Tacoma School Of The Artsis often viewed alongside schools like Industrial Design Engineering And Arts, Lincoln High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
10-14% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 41% WA state average), while 65-69% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 53% WA state average).
What is the graduation rate of Tacoma School Of The Arts?
The graduation rate of Tacoma School Of The Arts is 95%, which is higher than the Washington state average of 83.8%.
How many students attend Tacoma School Of The Arts?
658 students attend Tacoma School Of The Arts.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
45% of Tacoma School Of The Arts students are White, 21% of students are Hispanic, 17% of students are Two or more races, 10% of students are Black, 4% of students are Asian, 2% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Tacoma School Of The Arts?
Tacoma School Of The Arts has a student ration of 19:1, which is higher than the Washington state average of 17:1.
What grades does Tacoma School Of The Arts offer ?
Tacoma School Of The Arts offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Tacoma School Of The Arts part of?
Tacoma School Of The Arts is part of Tacoma School District.
In what neighborhood is Tacoma School Of The Arts located?
Tacoma School Of The Arts is located in the New Tacoma neighborhood of Tacoma, WA. There are 9 other public schools located in New Tacoma.
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