Foss School
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School Summary and Highlights
- Enrolls 1,118 high school students from grades 9-12
- Ranks 286th out of 322 high schools in WA.
Additional Contact Information
- Mailing Address: 2112 S Tyler St, Tacoma, WA 98405
School Operational Details
- Title I EligibleAll students of this school are eligible for participation in authorized programs.
School District Details
- Tacoma School District
- Per-Pupil Spending: $10,073
- Graduation Rate: 50.4%
- Dropout Rate: 6.5%
- Students Per Teacher: 17.8
- Enrolled Students: 28,890
Faculty Details and Student Enrollment
Students and Faculty
- Total Students Enrolled: 1,118
- Total Full Time "Equivalent" Teachers: 63.0
- Average Student-To-Teacher Ratio: 17.8
Students Gender Breakdown
- Males: 561 (50.2%)
- Females: 557 (49.8%)
Free Lunch Student Eligibility Breakdown
- Eligible for Reduced Lunch: 141 (12.6%)
- Eligible for Free Lunch: 530 (47.4%)
- Eligible for Either Reduced or Free Lunch: 671 (60.0%)
Student Enrollment Distribution by Race / Ethnicity
| Number | Percent | |
|---|---|---|
| American Indian | 17 | 1.5% |
| Black | 343 | 30.7% |
| Asian | 258 | 23.1% |
| Hispanic | 112 | 10.0% |
| White | 388 | 34.7% |
Number of Students Per Grade
| Number | Percent | |
|---|---|---|
| 9th Grade | 351 | 31.4% |
| 10th Grade | 258 | 23.1% |
| 11th Grade | 231 | 20.7% |
| 12th Grade | 278 | 24.9% |
Source: WA Department of Education, Source: NCES 2009-2010
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