For the 2026 school year, there are 4 public high schools serving 3,800 students in the neighborhood of West End, Tacoma, WA.
The top-ranked public high schools in West End are Science And Math Institute, Industrial Design Engineering And Arts and Dr. Dolores Silas High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
The neighborhood of West End, Tacoma, WA public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 22% (versus the Washington public high school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 32% (versus the 65% statewide average).
the neighborhood of West End, Tacoma, WA public high school have a Graduation Rate of 95%, which is more than the Washington average of 84%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Dr. Dolores Silas High School, with 97% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Washington or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 56% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is more than the Washington public high school average of 51% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public High Schools in the neighborhood of West End, Tacoma, WA (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Science And Math Institute
Magnet School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 85-89%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
5501 N. Pearl St, Tacoma
Tacoma, WA 98407
(253) 571-2300
Tacoma, WA 98407
(253) 571-2300
Gr: 9-12 | 597 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 46%
Rank: #22.
Industrial Design Engineering And Arts
Magnet School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
6701 S Park Ave
Tacoma, WA 98444
(253) 571-7906
Tacoma, WA 98444
(253) 571-7906
Gr: 9-12 | 392 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 52%
Rank: #33.
Dr. Dolores Silas High School
(Math: 21% | Reading: 68%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1202 N Orchard St
Tacoma, WA 98406
(253) 571-6000
Tacoma, WA 98406
(253) 571-6000
Gr: 9-12 | 1,160 students Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 50%
Rank: n/an/a
5501 6th Ave
Tacoma, WA 98406
(253) 571-2670
Tacoma, WA 98406
(253) 571-2670
Gr: 6-12 | 21 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 91%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public high schools in the neighborhood of West End, Tacoma, WA?
The top-ranked public high schools in the neighborhood of West End, Tacoma, WA include Science And Math Institute, Industrial Design Engineering And Arts and Dr. Dolores Silas High School.
How many public high schools are located in the neighborhood of West End, Tacoma?
5 public high schools are located in the neighborhood of West End, Tacoma.
What is the racial composition of students in the neighborhood of West End, Tacoma?
the neighborhood of West End, Tacoma public high schools minority enrollment is 56% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is more than the Washington public high schools average of 51% (majority Hispanic).
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