Jim Swanson
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(253) 785-8628
127 Total Sales
6 in Attendance Zone
$305K - $800K Price Range
Foss High School
Public High School
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Grade 9-12
2112 S Tyler St,
Tacoma, WA
Tacoma School District
School Details
Head of School
Thu Ament
Student Teacher Ratio
16:1
Average SAT Score
1130
Average ACT Score
25
Math Proficiency
7.5%
Reading Proficiency
37%
Average GPA
3.23
Graduation Rate
87%
Niche Grade
C
B
B
D+
C
C+
B+
C
Source: Niche
Niche Grade Details
Academics
Average GPA
3.23
Reading Proficiency
37%
Math Proficiency
7.5%
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
16:1
Teachers
37
Full Time Teachers
37
Teachers in First or Second Year
15.6%
College Prep
Average SAT
1130
Math
560
Verbal
570
Average ACT
25
Math
24
English
25
Reading
25
Science
26
Number of AP Courses
8
AP Pass Rate
7.1%
AP Math Enrollment
Very Low
AP Science Enrollment
Very High
Other AP Enrollment
High
Clubs and Activities
Girls Athletic Participation
High
Boys Athletic Participation
High
GreatSchools Rating
Source: GreatSchools
GreatSchools Rating Details
Test Scores
Math
8%
State Average
41.7%
Science
32.5%
State Average
49.7%
Teachers and Staff
Students Per Counselor
247:1
Student Diversity
Male
53%
Female
45.8%
White
26.1%
Hispanic
25.2%
Black
21.3%
Two or more races
12.6%
Asian or Pacific Islander
8.7%
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
3.4%
Native American
1.5%
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Specialty School Programs
AP Programs Offered
IB Programs Offered
Free/Reduced Lunch Offered
Athletics Program
Colleges Students are Considering
Students are most interested in or go on to attend these colleges.
University of Washington
133 Students
Washington State University
86 Students
Central Washington University
81 Students
Pacific Lutheran University
75 Students
University of Washington - Tacoma
74 Students
Seattle University
65 Students
University of Puget Sound
65 Students
Eastern Washington University
54 Students
Seattle Pacific University
54 Students
Tacoma Community College
49 Students
What Students Want to Study
Niche users from this school are most interested in the following majors.
Psychology
38 Students
Pre-Medicine Studies
36 Students
Business
33 Students
Biology
33 Students
Nursing
22 Students
Computer Science
16 Students
Biochemistry and Molecular Biology
16 Students
Chemistry
10 Students
Criminology
8 Students
Environmental Science
8 Students
This School’s Reviews
Niche Reviews
8/25/2021
Teachers and staffs are incredibly helpful and supportive to students. ASB and clubs are always friendly and create multiple events and activities for engagement.
4/18/2021
Foss has is a smaller school which is nice because it allows you to build better connections with the staff.
5/22/2020
Foss is nice, small classes and ok classes but the student lack of attention or spirit is long gone.
GreatSchools Reviews
9/3/2024
I've had a great experience with all my teachers. They love what they do, and they're always open to helping students. The counselors, however, are impossible to reach. Not only this, but some of them have the worst attitudes ever, so good luck trying to have a meaningful conversation with them. The...
10/11/2023
I agree with what the previous replies here have to say. The teachers are very kind and genuine people, and you can tell that they love what they do. My personal problem lies with the counselors. They do not reply to emails at all. And even if they do, expect a one-week gap. You could email them the...
9/23/2023
I’ve had a great experience with all the teachers here as many of them truly do believe in their students and pushes them to do better. However, it’s the student themselves that ruin the atmosphere. They do not care for the environment, their peers, or their teachers. They act like children that nee...
4/10/2021
This school works hard to serve the community. Foss provides vast college bond support, the full IB program, IB classes, and an incredibly committed staff. The relatively small size makes extra-circulars highly accessible. School neighbors a beautiful wetland (the Tacoma Nature Center) as well as a...
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Map
Attendance Zone
About Central Tacoma
List Price Range
$316K - $741K
Homes For Sale
14
Average Home Value
$493,035
Median Lot Size
6,098 Sq Ft
% Renters
47%
Household Income
$95,416
% of College Grads
30.2%
Median Age
40
Average House Size
1,385 Sq Ft
% Commercial Property
63.8%
Homes for Sale
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$499,500
- 3 Beds
- 2 Baths
- 1,412 Sq Ft
- 1414 S Proctor St
- New 1 day ago
So much more to this home than meets the eye. What looks to be your typical, classic, craftsman bungalow, has, upon closer inspection, had every single major system updated bar none. Exterior paint, windows, central heating AND cooling, carpet, water heater, plumbing, sewer line, roof, wiring . . . ...
Ethan Wing Windermere Abode Lakewood
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$475,000
- 3 Beds
- 1 Bath
- 1,420 Sq Ft
- 3621 S 9th St
- New 1 day ago
Aloha and welcome to your charming retreat in the heart of Tacoma. Nestled on a peaceful, tree-lined corner lot, this delightful home effortlessly blends comfort and character. Gleaming hardwood floors lead you through an oversized living room filled with natural light from large picture windows, a ...
Justin Allen Ensemble
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$549,000
- 3 Beds
- 2 Baths
- 1,538 Sq Ft
- 2518 S Melrose St
- New 1 day ago
Fantastic Rambler built in 2011! This 3/bed 2/bath Central Tacoma gem is just blocks from 6th Avenue amenities, parks and only minutes to downtown and I-5. Step inside to a spacious kitchen with abundant counter space, open-concept living, and a private primary suite. Stay dry under the covered fro...
Christine Hudson Redfin
Homes for Rent
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$2,700 per month
- 3 Beds
- 1,956 Sq Ft
- 3210 S Madison St
- Tacoma, WA
3-bedroom, 1.75-bathroom craftsman-style home in prime Tacoma w/brand-new updates.Open floor plan w/2 separate living room spaces.Kitchen newly renovated w/ fresh cabinetry, gleaming quartz countertops, modern light fixtures & SS appliances.Convenient laundry room & separate bedroom w/bath that has ...
Rachel Smith Windermere PM/JMW Group
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$1,465 - $1,835 per month
- Park Green Apartments
- 1-2 Beds
- 1-2 Baths
- 688+ Sq Ft
- 5544 Cheyenne Loop Rd
- Tacoma, WA
Additional Schools in the Area
Public Schools shown may be Choice Schools
Choice Schools
Choice schools may not serve this home. Please check the school district website to see all schools serving this home.
- 6th to 12th
- Public
- 9th to 12th
- Public
- 9th to 12th
- Public
Parks in this Area
Jefferson Park
Franklin Park
Irving Park
- Baseball/Softball
- Basketball
- Picnic Area
Oakland/Madrona Park
Delong Park
Peck Athletic Complex
Discovery Pond Play Area
Snake Lake Trail
Heidelberg-Davis Skatepark
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