For the 2025 school year, there are 2 public high schools serving 645 students in the neighborhood of Central Tacoma, Tacoma, WA.
The top ranked public high schools in Central Tacoma are The School At Pearl Youth Residence and Foss High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
The neighborhood of Central Tacoma, Tacoma, WA public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 22% (versus the Washington public high school average of 35%), and reading proficiency score of 32% (versus the 65% statewide average).
the neighborhood of Central Tacoma, Tacoma, WA public high school have a Graduation Rate of 87%, which is more than the Washington average of 84%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Foss High School, with 80-84% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Washington or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 70% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is more than the Washington public high school average of 50% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public High Schools in the neighborhood of Central Tacoma, Tacoma, WA (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
The School At Pearl Youth Residence
Special Education School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
815 South Pearl Street
Tacoma, WA 98405
(253) 396-5937
Tacoma, WA 98405
(253) 396-5937
Grades: 6-12
| 23 students
Rank: #22.
Foss High School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
2112 S Tyler St
Tacoma, WA 98405
(253) 571-7300
Tacoma, WA 98405
(253) 571-7300
Grades: 9-12
| 580 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public high schools in the neighborhood of Central Tacoma, Tacoma, WA?
The top ranked public high schools in the neighborhood of Central Tacoma, Tacoma, WA include The School At Pearl Youth Residence and Foss High School.
How many public high schools are located in the neighborhood of Central Tacoma, Tacoma?
2 public high schools are located in the neighborhood of Central Tacoma, Tacoma.
What is the racial composition of students in the neighborhood of Central Tacoma, Tacoma?
the neighborhood of Central Tacoma, Tacoma public high schools minority enrollment is 70% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is more than the Washington public high schools average of 50% (majority Hispanic).
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