Serving 648 students in grades 9-12, Tacoma School Of The Arts 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 15-19% (which is lower than the Washington state average of 40%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 65-69% (which is higher than the Washington state average of 53%).
The student:teacher ratio of 20:1 is higher than the Washington state level of 16:1.
Minority enrollment is 56% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Washington state average of 52% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: 9-12
Enrollment: 648 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 20:1
Minority Enrollment: 56%
Graduation Rate
: ≥95% (Top 5% in WA)
Overall Testing Rank
: Bottom 50%
Math Proficiency
: 15-19% (Btm 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 65-69% (Top 30%)
Science Proficiency
: 35-39% (Btm 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WA Dept. of Education
Tacoma School Of The Arts 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 Tacoma School Of The Arts is 0.72, 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.
Tacoma School Of The Arts is ranked #1214 out of 2,113 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Washington.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
15-19% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 40% WA state average), while 65-69% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 53% WA state average).
What is the graduation rate of Tacoma School Of The Arts?
The graduation rate of Tacoma School Of The Arts is 95%, which is higher than the Washington state average of 84%.
How many students attend Tacoma School Of The Arts?
648 students attend Tacoma School Of The Arts.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
44% of Tacoma School Of The Arts students are White, 22% of students are Hispanic, 17% of students are Two or more races, 11% of students are Black, 3% of students are Asian, 2% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Tacoma School Of The Arts?
Tacoma School Of The Arts has a student ration of 20:1, which is higher than the Washington state average of 16:1.
What grades does Tacoma School Of The Arts offer ?
Tacoma School Of The Arts offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Tacoma School Of The Arts part of?
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Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: 9-12
Enrollment: 648 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 20:1
Minority Enrollment: 56%
Graduation Rate
: ≥95% (Top 5%)
Overall Testing Rank
: Bottom 50%
Math Proficiency
: 15-19% (Btm 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 65-69% (Top 30%)
Science Proficiency
: 35-39% (Btm 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WA Dept. of Education
