Top 3 Best 98444 Washington Public High Schools (2025)

For the 2025 school year, there are 3 public high schools serving 1,504 students in 98444, WA.
The top ranked public high schools in 98444, WA are Industrial Design Engineering And Arts, Gates Secondary School and Washington High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public high schools in zipcode 98444 have an average math proficiency score of 19% (versus the Washington public high school average of 35%), and reading proficiency score of 52% (versus the 65% statewide average). High schools in 98444, WA have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Washington public high schools.
Public high school in zipcode 98444 have a Graduation Rate of 85%, which is more than the Washington average of 84%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Industrial Design Engineering And Arts, with ≥95% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Washington or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 69% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Washington public high school average of 50% (majority Hispanic).

Best 98444, WA Public High Schools (2025)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Industrial Design Engineering And Arts
Magnet School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
6701 S Park Ave
Tacoma, WA 98444
(253) 571-7906
Grades: 9-12
| 382 students
Rank: #22.
Gates Secondary School
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: ≥50% )
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
813 132nd Street S
Tacoma, WA 98444
(253) 298-4005
Grades: 8-12
| 98 students
Rank: #33.
Washington High School
(Math: 13% | Reading: 44%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
12420 Ainsworth Ave S
Tacoma, WA 98444
(253) 298-4705
Grades: 9-12
| 1,024 students
[+] Show Closed Public Schools in 98444 Washington

98444, Washington Public Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Grades
Students
813 132nd St. S.
Tacoma, WA 98444
(253) 298-4000
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
11110 Pacific Ave S
Tacoma, WA 98444
(253) 537-0211
Grades: 7-12
| 129 students

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked public high schools in 98444, WA?
The top ranked public high schools in 98444, WA include Industrial Design Engineering And Arts, Gates Secondary School and Washington High School.
How many public high schools are located in 98444?
3 public high schools are located in 98444.
What is the racial composition of students in 98444?
98444 public high schools minority enrollment is 69% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Washington public high schools average of 50% (majority Hispanic).

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