Tacoma School of the Arts

Tacoma School of the Arts is a magnet-style high school tucked into downtown Tacoma, drawing students from across the district who are passionate about creative expression and the performing arts. The school's English and science scores are genuinely strong, though math lags behind, so it tends to be a great fit for students who thrive in humanities and arts-integrated learning rather than those laser-focused on STEM. Downtown Tacoma itself has a real creative energy — with the Museum of Glass, the Tacoma Art Museum, and a growing restaurant and music scene right nearby — making the surrounding neighborhood feel like an extension of the school's own creative identity.