For the 2025 school year, there are 3 public high schools serving 1,485 students in 98424, WA.
The top ranked public high schools in 98424, WA are Fife High School and Columbia Junior High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public high schools in zipcode 98424 have an average math proficiency score of 29% (versus the Washington public high school average of 35%), and reading proficiency score of 62% (versus the 65% statewide average). High schools in 98424, WA have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Washington public high schools.
Public high school in zipcode 98424 have a Graduation Rate of 88%, which is more than the Washington average of 84%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Fife High School, with 92% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Washington or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 60% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Washington public high school average of 50% (majority Hispanic).
Best 98424, WA Public High Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Fife High School
(Math: 35% | Reading: 76%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
5616 20th St E
Tacoma, WA 98424
(253) 517-1100
Tacoma, WA 98424
(253) 517-1100
Grades: 10-12
| 864 students
Rank: #22.
Columbia Junior High School
(Math: 23% | Reading: 47%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
2901 54th Avenue E
Tacoma, WA 98424
(253) 517-1600
Tacoma, WA 98424
(253) 517-1600
Grades: 8-9
| 602 students
Rank: n/an/a
Fife Open Doors
Alternative School
5802 20th Street East
Tacoma, WA 98424
(253) 517-1000
Tacoma, WA 98424
(253) 517-1000
Grades: 10-12
| 19 students
98424, Washington Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Learning Opportunity Center (Closed 2014)
Alternative School
5802 20th St East
Tacoma, WA 98424
(253) 517-1135
Tacoma, WA 98424
(253) 517-1135
Grades: 10-12
| 34 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public high schools in 98424, WA?
The top ranked public high schools in 98424, WA include Fife High School and Columbia Junior High School.
How many public high schools are located in 98424?
3 public high schools are located in 98424.
What is the racial composition of students in 98424?
98424 public high schools minority enrollment is 60% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Washington public high schools average of 50% (majority Hispanic).
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