Foss, WA
RegularPublic SchoolGrade 9–Grade 12Virtual
2112 S Tyler St, Tacoma, WA 98405
(253) 571-7300
How Foss Compares with other Public Schools
Overall Score48
1 ← Poor Great → 100
Students and Teachers
Enrollment and Staffing at Foss
631Students
100%Low-Income Students
43Teachers
15 :1 Student-Teacher Ratio
Enrollment by Gender
| Gender | School | WA | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 49% | 47% | 48% |
| Male | 51% | 53% | 52% |
Enrollment by Grade
| Grade | School | WA | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 9 | 23% | 15% | 17% |
| Grade 10 | 28% | 16% | 17% |
| Grade 11 | 24% | 19% | 17% |
| Grade 12 | 25% | 30% | 19% |
Enrollment by Ethnicity
| Ethnicity | School | WA | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Asian | 15% | 7% | 4% |
| Black | 20% | 4% | 14% |
| Caucasian | 32% | 58% | 54% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 19% | 20% | 22% |
| Native American | 1% | 2% | 2% |
| Pacific Islander | 4% | 1% | <1% |
| Other | 9% | 8% | 4% |
Academic Progress
Math and Reading Proficiency at Foss
22%Math Proficiency
52%Reading Proficiency
37%Average Proficiency
84%Test Participation
Proficiency by Gender
| Gender | School | WA | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 40% | 56% | 50% |
| Male | 32% | 52% | 45% |
Proficiency by Grade
| Grade | School | WA | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| High School | 37% | 53% | 48% |
Proficiency by Ethnicity
| Ethnicity | School | WA | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Asian | 40% | 61% | 59% |
| Black | 17% | 43% | 38% |
| Caucasian | 50% | 60% | 54% |
| Other | 50% | 56% | 51% |
Proficiency by Disadvantaged Groups
| Group | School | WA | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Homeless | 50% | 44% | 43% |
| Limited English | 25% | 29% | 34% |
| Low-Income | 30% | 43% | 39% |
| With Disabilities | 20% | 28% | 28% |
Graduation Rates
Graduation Rates at Foss
87%Overall Rate
87%Low-Income
70%Limited English
50%With Disabilities
Graduation by Ethnicity
| Ethnicity | School | WA | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Asian | 80% | 75% | 69% |
| Black | 90% | 63% | 69% |
| Caucasian | 82% | 72% | 79% |
| Other | 50% | 67% | 60% |
Location Map
Nearby Public Schools
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Colleges near Foss, WA
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