Foster Senior High School

foster.tukwilaschools.org/

864 Students

High School 9th - 12th

School Overview

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).

864

Total Students

42.1

Full-Time Teachers

20.5

Student/Teacher Ratio

72.5%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Foster Senior High School
Demographic	Student Count
White	71
Hispanic	311
Black	169
Asian	212
Two or More	49
American Indian	4
Pacific Islander	38

Hispanic
311 (36.4 %)
Asian
212 (24.8 %)
Black
169 (19.8 %)
White
71 (8.3 %)
Two or More
49 (5.7 %)
Pacific Islander
38 (4.4 %)
American Indian
4 (0.5 %)

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:	Tukwila School District
Phone:	(206)901-7900
Website:	http://foster.tukwilaschools.org/
Grade Range:	9th - 12th
Total Students:	864
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	42.1
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	20.5
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	514
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	112

* 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 9 219

Grade 10 224

Grade 11 204

Grade 12 217