Foss High School

587 Students

High School 9th - 12th

School Overview

Foss High School, located in the Lincoln District of Tacoma, Washington, serves as a comprehensive public secondary school within the Tacoma Public Schools district. It is known for its diverse student body and a commitment to providing a supportive academic environment that prepares students for both college and career readiness. The campus facility is a modern structure, having been rebuilt in recent years to provide students with updated technology, flexible learning spaces, and improved athletic amenities.

Beyond its core curriculum, Foss High School is recognized for offering a variety of specialized academic pathways and extracurricular programs. These include robust Career and Technical Education (CTE) offerings, as well as an active athletics department and numerous student-led clubs that cater to a wide range of interests. By fostering a culture of community and inclusivity, the school aims to engage students through personalized learning opportunities and strong partnerships between educators, families, and the surrounding Tacoma community.

587

Total Students

37.0

Full-Time Teachers

15.9

Student/Teacher Ratio

70.9%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Foss High School
Demographic	Student Count
White	153
Hispanic	148
Black	125
Asian	51
Two or More	74
American Indian	9
Pacific Islander	20

White
153 (26.4 %)
Hispanic
148 (25.5 %)
Black
125 (21.6 %)
Two or More
74 (12.8 %)
Asian
51 (8.8 %)
Pacific Islander
20 (3.4 %)
American Indian
9 (1.6 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	High School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	Supplemental Virtual
Shared Time Status:	N/A
District:	Tacoma School District
Phone:	(253)571-7300
Grade Range:	9th - 12th
Total Students:	587
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	37.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	15.9
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	351
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	65

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Grade 9 156

Grade 10 188

Grade 11 121

Grade 12 122