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Tukwila School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Washington for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
For the 2026 school year, there are 4 public high schools serving 910 students in Tukwila School District. This district's average high testing ranking is 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public high schools in Washington.
Public High Schools in Tukwila School District have an average math proficiency score of 17% (versus the Washington public high school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 57% (versus the 65% statewide average).
Public High School in Tukwila School District have a Graduation Rate of 84%, which is equal to the Washington average of 84%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Foster Senior High School, with 84% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Washington or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 92% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is more than the Washington public high school average of 51% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (WA)
# Schools
8 Schools
859 Schools
# Students
2,886 Students
388,551 Students
# Teachers
141 Teachers
18,642 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
20:1
20:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Tukwila School District, which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 306 school districts in Washington (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 84% has increased from 77% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#280 out of 307 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
20%
41%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
32%
53%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
29%
49%
Graduation Rate
84%
84%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.77
0.68
% American Indian
n/a
2%
% Asian
22%
8%
% Hispanic
36%
26%
% Black
22%
5%
% White
10%
49%
% Hawaiian
4%
1%
% Two or more races
6%
9%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $22,043 is higher than the state median of $18,891. The school district revenue/student has grown by 13% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $19,748 is higher than the state median of $19,344. The school district spending/student has declined by 36% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$64 MM
$20,715 MM
Spending
$57 MM
$21,212 MM
Revenue / Student
$22,043
$18,891
Spending / Student
$19,748
$19,344
Best Tukwila School District Public High Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Foster Senior High School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
4242 S 144th St
Seattle, WA 98168
(206) 901-7900
Seattle, WA 98168
(206) 901-7900
Gr: 9-12 | 910 students Student-teacher ratio: 24:1 Minority enrollment: 92%
Rank: n/an/a
Gateway To College
Alternative School
Highline Community College, 24
Seattle, WA 98198
(206) 878-3710
Seattle, WA 98198
(206) 878-3710
Gr: 9-12
Rank: n/an/a
Renton Technical College
Alternative School
Renton Technical College - You
Seattle, WA 98168
(206) 901-7905
Seattle, WA 98168
(206) 901-7905
Gr: 9-12
Rank: n/an/a
Tukwila Online Learning
Alternative School
4640 S 144th Street
Seattle, WA 98168
(206) 901-8018
Seattle, WA 98168
(206) 901-8018
Gr: 6-12
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