FOSTER SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL
Foster Senior High School is a Title I public high school that is part of the Tukwila School District school district, located in Tukwila, WA with about 924 students offering grade levels from 9th Grade to 12th Grade. Student demographics can be found below. A Title I school provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families. Its purpose is to provide all children significant opportunity to receive a fair, equitable, and high-quality education. With about 44 teachers, Foster Senior High School has a student/teacher ratio of about 21:1. The national average for public schools is about 15:1. A lower student/teacher ratio is a key factor that determines how much a teacher can devote his/her time to each individual student thus improving, or reducing (in the event of a higher student/teacher ratio) the attention each student is given for their educational needs.
Foster Senior High School is a public secondary school located in Tukwila, Washington, serving students in grades 9 through 12. As part of the Tukwila School District, the school is situated in an exceptionally diverse community, which is often reflected in its student body. The school is known for its commitment to fostering an inclusive learning environment that prepares students for post-secondary success, whether they choose to pursue higher education, vocational training, or enter the workforce immediately after graduation.
The school offers a range of academic programs, extracurricular activities, and sports designed to support holistic student development. By leveraging its location within the greater Seattle metropolitan area, Foster High School emphasizes community engagement and strives to provide equitable opportunities for all students. For families and community members interested in specific academic calendars, athletics, or district policies, additional information is available through the official Tukwila School District website at [www.tukwila.wednet.edu](http://www.tukwila.wednet.edu).
For more information, contact Foster Senior High School at (206) 901-7902 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.
Tukwila, WA 98168
(206) 901-7902
http://www.tukwila.wednet.edu
FOSTER SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL is a public Title I school in Tukwila, WA with about 924 enrolled students. See other public high schools in Washington
School Details
- Level:
- High School
- Charter School:*
- No
- District:
- Tukwila School District
- Total Students:
- 924
- Teachers:
- 44.02
- NSLP Status:1
- Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
- Qualified free lunch:
- 0
- Qualified reduced-price lunch:
- 0
- Title I Status:2
- Title I targeted assistance school
- Virtual:
- Supplemental Virtual
* A public charter school is a publicly funded school that is typically governed by a group or organization under a legislative contract with the state, the district, or another entity. The charter exempts the school from certain state or local rules and regulations.
1 The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides eligible students with free or reduced-price lunch
2 Title I, Part A (Title I) of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families.
School Demographics for 924 students
- Asian
- 34.1%
- Hispanic/Latino
- 25.3%
- Black or African American
- 20.5%
- White
- 10.3%
- Two or more races
- 4.8%
- Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
- 4.1%
- American Indian or Alaska Native
- 1.0%
- Female
- 46.9%
- Male
- 53.1%
Data for school year 2017-2018 — The information found on this website was provided in part by the U.S. Department of Education, U.S. Census Bureau, the Bureau of Labor and Statistics & various other external sources. We do not verify the contents of the information provided and therefore, cannot guarantee the accuracy of the information displayed on this website.