STADIUM

Stadium is a public high school that is part of the Tacoma School District school district, located in Tacoma, WA with about 1,459 students offering grade levels from 9th Grade to 12th Grade. Student demographics can be found below. With about 63 teachers, Stadium has a student/teacher ratio of about 23:1. 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.

Stadium High School, located in Tacoma’s historic Stadium District, is one of the most recognizable and architecturally significant schools in the Pacific Northwest. Originally commissioned in the 1890s as a grand hotel, the building was transformed into a high school in 1906. Its iconic, castle-like structure—characterized by its towering turrets and sweeping view of Commencement Bay—has served as a landmark for over a century and was famously featured in the 1999 film *10 Things I Hate About You*.

Academically, Stadium is a comprehensive public high school serving students in grades 9–12 within the Tacoma Public Schools district. It is known for its rigorous course offerings, including a robust Advanced Placement (AP) program and the International Baccalaureate (IB) Diploma Programme, which challenge students to excel in a global context. Beyond the classroom, the school maintains a deep sense of tradition and community pride, offering a wide array of extracurricular activities, athletics, and arts programs that foster a vibrant school culture set against the backdrop of its unique historic campus.

For more information, contact Stadium at (253) 571-3100 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.