Serving 580 students in grades 9-12, Foss High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Washington for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 6-9% (which is lower than the Washington state average of 40%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 35-39% (which is lower than the Washington state average of 53%).
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is equal to the Washington state level of 16:1.
Minority enrollment is 76% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is higher than the Washington state average of 52% (majority Hispanic and Asian).
Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: 9-12
Enrollment: 580 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
Minority Enrollment: 76%
Graduation Rate
: 80-84% (Top 50% in WA)
Overall Testing Rank
: Bottom 50%
Math Proficiency
: 6-9% (Btm 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 35-39% (Btm 50%)
Science Proficiency
: 40-44% (Btm 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WA Dept. of Education
Foss High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 2,113 schools in Washington (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Foss High School is 0.81, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.69. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
6-9% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 40% WA state average), while 35-39% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 53% WA state average).
What is the graduation rate of Foss High School?
The graduation rate of Foss High School is 80-84%, which is lower than the Washington state average of 84%.
How many students attend Foss High School?
580 students attend Foss High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
26% of Foss High School students are Hispanic, 24% of students are White, 21% of students are Black, 14% of students are Two or more races, 8% of students are Asian, 5% of students are Hawaiian, and 2% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Foss High School?
Foss High School has a student ration of 16:1, which is equal to the Washington state average of 16:1.
What grades does Foss High School offer ?
Foss High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (offers virtual instruction).
Henry Foss Highschool has a wonderful academic program known as the International Baccalaureate (IB) program which provides any student who enrolls in it with rigorous classes that prepare you for college. The teachers, for the most part, get to know you on an individual level and are not only concerned with your grade in their class but all of your classes. The staff is always ready to help you in all your classes and prepare you for your desired career whether through workforce or college. The music program is available in three types of choirs, band, orchestra, and music theory. Foss has different types of art: painting, ceramics, and wood shop classes. There are many clubs available at Foss and it is fairly easy to start a club if they do not have it. There are several language clubs including French Club, Spanish Club, Korean Club, and Chinese Club. The associated student body (ASB) is always working to make the school environment positive and fun. ASB creates dances and other school activities. Foss is a good school who is open to more positive students. I definitely recommend!
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Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: 9-12
Enrollment: 580 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
Minority Enrollment: 76%
Graduation Rate
: 80-84% (Top 50%)
Overall Testing Rank
: Bottom 50%
Math Proficiency
: 6-9% (Btm 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 35-39% (Btm 50%)
Science Proficiency
: 40-44% (Btm 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WA Dept. of Education
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