Serving 2,790 students in grades 9-12, Tahoma Senior High School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Washington for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 51% (which is higher than the Washington state average of 40%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 87% (which is higher than the Washington state average of 53%).
The student:teacher ratio of 23:1 is higher than the Washington state level of 16:1.
Minority enrollment is 35% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which is lower than the Washington state average of 51% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 2,790 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 23:1
- Minority Enrollment: 35%
- Graduation Rate: 94% (Top 10% in WA)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 20%
- Math Proficiency: 51% (Top 30%)
- Reading Proficiency: 87% (Top 5%)
- Science Proficiency: 65% (Top 20%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WA Dept. of Education
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Tahoma Senior High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Washington for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Science Proficiency
Graduation Rate
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Tahoma Senior High School's student population of 2,790 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 124 teachers has grown by 9% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
2,790 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
124 teachers
Students by Grade
Tahoma Senior High School ranks within the top 20% of all 2,113 schools in Washington (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Tahoma Senior High School is 0.55, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.68. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#252 out of 2113 schools
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
51%
40%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
87%
53%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
65%
49%
Student : Teacher Ratio
23:1
16:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
9%
9%
Hispanic
12%
26%
Black
3%
5%
White
65%
49%
Hawaiian
1%
1%
Two or more races
10%
9%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
94%
84%
Eligible for Free Lunch
13%
41%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WA Dept. of Education
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Tahoma Senior High School is ranked #252 out of 2,113 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in Washington.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
51% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 40% WA state average), while 87% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 53% WA state average).
What is the graduation rate of Tahoma Senior High School?
The graduation rate of Tahoma Senior High School is 94%, which is higher than the Washington state average of 84%.
How many students attend Tahoma Senior High School?
2,790 students attend Tahoma Senior High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
65% of Tahoma Senior High School students are White, 12% of students are Hispanic, 10% of students are Two or more races, 9% of students are Asian, 3% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Tahoma Senior High School?
Tahoma Senior High School has a student ration of 23:1, which is higher than the Washington state average of 16:1.
What grades does Tahoma Senior High School offer ?
Tahoma Senior High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Tahoma Senior High School part of?
Tahoma Senior High School is part of Tahoma School District.
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