For the 2026 school year, there are 2 public high schools serving 1,381 students in 98444, WA.
The top-ranked public high schools in 98444, WA are Industrial Design Engineering And Arts 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 15% (versus the Washington public high school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 52% (versus the 65% statewide average). High schools in 98444, WA have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Washington public high schools.
Public high school in zipcode 98444 have a Graduation Rate of 93%, 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 70% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Washington public high school average of 51% (majority Hispanic).
Best 98444, WA Public High Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
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: #22.
Washington High School
(Math: 13% | Reading: 44%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
12420 Ainsworth Ave S
Tacoma, WA 98444
(253) 298-4705
Tacoma, WA 98444
(253) 298-4705
Gr: 9-12 | 989 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 77%
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 and Washington High School.
How many public high schools are located in 98444?
2 public high schools are located in 98444.
What is the racial composition of students in 98444?
98444 public high schools minority enrollment is 70% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Washington public high schools average of 51% (majority Hispanic).
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