For the 2025 school year, there are 2 public high schools serving 955 students in 98402, WA.
The top ranked public high schools in 98402, WA are Tacoma Open Doors and Tacoma School Of The Arts. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public high schools in zipcode 98402 have an average math proficiency score of 17% (versus the Washington public high school average of 35%), and reading proficiency score of 67% (versus the 65% statewide average). High schools in 98402, WA have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Washington public high schools.
Public high school in zipcode 98402 have a Graduation Rate of 49%, which is less than the Washington average of 84%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Tacoma School Of The Arts, with ≥95% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Washington or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 58% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Washington public high school average of 50% (majority Hispanic).
Best 98402, WA Public High Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Tacoma Open Doors
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: 80-89% )
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1818 Tacoma Ave S
Tacoma, WA 98402
(253) 571-3270
Tacoma, WA 98402
(253) 571-3270
Grades: 9-12
| 307 students
Rank: #22.
Tacoma School Of The Arts
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
302 S. Ninth Street, Suite 200
Tacoma, WA 98402
(253) 571-7900
Tacoma, WA 98402
(253) 571-7900
Grades: 9-12
| 648 students
98402, Washington Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
714 S 27th St
Tacoma, WA 98402
(253) 571-3273
Tacoma, WA 98402
(253) 571-3273
Grades: 9-12
| 33 students
Metro Parks Program High School (Closed 2023)
Special Education School
1818 Tacoma Ave S
Tacoma, WA 98402
(253) 571-1387
Tacoma, WA 98402
(253) 571-1387
Grades: 9-11
| 12 students
Region V Learning Ce (Closed 2004)
Alternative School
1818 Tacoma Ave So
Tacoma, WA 98402
(253) 571-2191
Tacoma, WA 98402
(253) 571-2191
Grades: 9-11
| 36 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public high schools in 98402, WA?
The top ranked public high schools in 98402, WA include Tacoma Open Doors and Tacoma School Of The Arts.
How many public high schools are located in 98402?
2 public high schools are located in 98402.
What is the racial composition of students in 98402?
98402 public high schools minority enrollment is 58% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Washington public high schools average of 50% (majority Hispanic).
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