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Tacoma School of the Arts

Tacoma School District · Pierce County · 302 S. Ninth Street, Tacoma, WA 98402.0

(253)571-7900

4/10
#239
Rank 239 out of 378
English Language Arts7/10 · #147 · 64th percentile
Mathematics2/10 · #323 · 15th percentile
Science6/10 · #189 · 54th percentile

English Language Arts

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School Overview

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.

Student Demographics

180 students tested · 2024-25 school year

Ethnicity

White
86 (48%)
Hispanic
37 (21%)
Multiple Races
28 (16%)
African American
19 (11%)
Other
10 (6%)

Key Indicators

Socioeconomically Disadvantaged84 (47%)
Students with Disabilities30 (17%)

Staff & Teachers(2024-25)

658
Enrollment
38
Teachers (FTE)
17.3:1
Student-Staff Ratio
24.8
Avg Class Size

College Readiness

Advanced Placement (AP) and International Baccalaureate (IB) programs offer college-level coursework and are a key indicator of academic rigor.

10
AP Courses
offered
68.6%
AP Participation
of students
428
AP Enrollment
students

Source: Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22

Community Enrichment Programs

This supplementary score measures the availability of enrichment programs — such as tutoring, music, dance, sports, and arts — within 3 miles of the school. Schools in communities with more diverse and accessible programs score higher.

Nearby Programs10/10 · #41 · 93rd percentile

143 programs within 3 miles. Ranked among High Schools in Washington.

Nearby Libraries

No programs found