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Public School Review - Established 2003

Best Tacoma Public High Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 29 public high schools serving 15,370 students in Tacoma, WA.
The top-ranked public high schools in Tacoma, WA are Curtis Senior High School, Science And Math Institute and Tacoma Open Doors. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Tacoma, WA public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 28% (versus the Washington public high school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 63% (versus the 65% statewide average). High schools in Tacoma have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of Washington public high schools.
Tacoma, WA public high school have a Graduation Rate of 85%, 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 65% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Washington public high school average of 51% (majority Hispanic).

Best Public High Schools in Tacoma, WA (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Curtis Senior High School
(Math: 49% | Reading: 82%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
8425 40th W
Tacoma, WA 98466
(253) 566-5710
Gr: 10-12 | 1,321 students Student-teacher ratio: 25:1 Minority enrollment: 59%
Rank: #22.
Science And Math Institute
Magnet School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 85-89%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
5501 N. Pearl St, Tacoma
Tacoma, WA 98407
(253) 571-2300
Gr: 9-12 | 597 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 46%
Rank: #33.
Tacoma Open Doors
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: 80-89% )
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
1818 Tacoma Ave S
Tacoma, WA 98402
(253) 571-3270
Gr: 9-12 | 392 students Student-teacher ratio: 78:1 Minority enrollment: 69%
Rank: #44.
Stadium High School
(Math: 41% | Reading: 75%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
111 N E St
Tacoma, WA 98403
(253) 571-3100
Gr: 9-12 | 1,700 students Student-teacher ratio: 24:1 Minority enrollment: 52%
Rank: #55.
Curtis Junior High School
(Math: 43% | Reading: 63%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
3725 Grandview Drive West
Tacoma, WA 98466
(253) 566-5670
Gr: 8-9 | 904 students Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 56%
Rank: #66.
Special Services
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
601 S. 8th Street
Tacoma, WA 98405
(253) 571-1224
Gr: PK-12 | 9 students Minority enrollment: 44%
Rank: #77.
The School At Pearl Youth Residence
Special Education School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
815 South Pearl Street
Tacoma, WA 98405
(253) 396-5937
Gr: 6-12 | 21 students Minority enrollment: 56%
Rank: #88.
Fife High School
(Math: 26% | Reading: 76%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
5616 20th St E
Tacoma, WA 98424
(253) 517-1100
Gr: 10-12 | 885 students Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 61%
Rank: #99.
Industrial Design Engineering And Arts
Magnet School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
6701 S Park Ave
Tacoma, WA 98444
(253) 571-7906
Gr: 9-12 | 392 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 52%
Rank: #1010.
Franklin Pierce High School
(Math: 30% | Reading: 67%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
11002 18th Ave E
Tacoma, WA 98445
(253) 298-3805
Gr: 9-12 | 977 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 74%
Rank: #1111.
Dr. Dolores Silas High School
(Math: 21% | Reading: 68%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
1202 N Orchard St
Tacoma, WA 98406
(253) 571-6000
Gr: 9-12 | 1,160 students Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 50%
Rank: #1212.
Gates Secondary School
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: ≥50% )
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
4608 128th St E
Tacoma, WA 98446
(253) 298-4000
Gr: 10-12 | 104 students Student-teacher ratio: 7:1 Minority enrollment: 74%
Rank: #1313.
Tacoma School Of The Arts
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
302 S. Ninth Street, Suite 200
Tacoma, WA 98402
(253) 571-7900
Gr: 9-12 | 658 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 55%
Rank: #1414.
Columbia Junior High School
(Math: 24% | Reading: 47%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
2901 54th Avenue E
Tacoma, WA 98424
(253) 517-1600
Gr: 8-9 | 619 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 63%
Rank: #1515.
Washington High School
(Math: 13% | Reading: 44%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
12420 Ainsworth Ave S
Tacoma, WA 98444
(253) 298-4705
Gr: 9-12 | 989 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 77%
Rank: #1616.
Lincoln High School
(Math: 10% | Reading: 42%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
701 S 37th St
Tacoma, WA 98418
(253) 571-6670
Gr: 9-12 | 1,556 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 86%
Rank: #1717.
Mount Tahoma High School
(Math: 12% | Reading: 41%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
4634 S 74th Street
Tacoma, WA 98409
(253) 571-3852
Gr: 9-12 | 1,410 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 84%
Rank: #1818.
Foss High School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
2112 S Tyler St
Tacoma, WA 98405
(253) 571-7300
Gr: 9-12 | 599 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 76%
Rank: #1919.
Oakland High School
Alternative School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20% )
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
3319 S Adams St
Tacoma, WA 98409
(253) 571-5102
Gr: 9-12 | 112 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 67%
Rank: n/an/a
Alternative Spcl Needs Div Occ
Special Education School
601 S 8th St
Tacoma, WA 98405
(253) 571-1040
Gr: 9-12
Rank: n/an/a
Bates Technical College - Open Doors
Alternative School
1101 South Yakima Ave.
Tacoma, WA 98405
(253) 680-7184
Gr: 9-12
Rank: n/an/a
Bates Technical High School
1101 South Yakima Avenue
Tacoma, WA 98405
(253) 680-7584
Gr: 9-12 | 343 students Minority enrollment: 33%
Rank: n/an/a
Community Based Trans Program
Special Education School
601 S 8th St
Tacoma, WA 98405
(253) 571-2603
Gr: 12 | 71 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 64%
Rank: n/an/a
Fife Open Doors
Alternative School
5802 20th Street East
Tacoma, WA 98424
(253) 517-1000
Gr: 10-12 | 25 students Minority enrollment: 80%
Rank: n/an/a
Insight School Of Wa Open Doors Program
Alternative School
2601 S 35th St Ste 100
Tacoma, WA 98409
(253) 292-5817
Gr: 9-12 | 8 students Minority enrollment: 38%
Rank: n/an/a
Maritime 253 Skills Center
Vocational School
1208 East D Street
Tacoma, WA 98421
(253) 571-1126
Gr: 11-12
Rank: n/an/a
Remann Hall Juvenile Detention Center
5501 6th Ave
Tacoma, WA 98406
(253) 571-2670
Gr: 6-12 | 21 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 91%
Rank: n/an/a
Tacoma Online High School
6501 N.23rd St.
Tacoma, WA 98406
(253) 571-1545
Gr: 9-12 | 497 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 65%
Rank: n/an/a
Tacoma Pierce County Education Center
930 Tacoma Ave S, C/o Miguel V
Tacoma, WA 98405
(253) 571-1032
Gr: 9-12

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public high schools in Tacoma, WA?
The top-ranked public high schools in Tacoma, WA include Curtis Senior High School, Science And Math Institute and Tacoma Open Doors.
How many public high schools are located in Tacoma?
29 public high schools are located in Tacoma.
What is the racial composition of students in Tacoma?
Tacoma public high schools minority enrollment is 65% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Washington public high schools average of 51% (majority Hispanic).
Which public high schools in Tacoma are often viewed compared to one another?

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