Best Public High Schools in 98409 (Tacoma, WA) (2025-26)

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Best 98409 Washington Public High Schools (2025-26)

For the 2025-26 school year, there are 4 public high schools serving 7,783 students in 98409, WA.

The top ranked public high schools in 98409, WA are Mount Tahoma High School and Oakland High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.

Public high schools in zipcode 98409 have an score of 13% (versus the Washington public high school average of 34%), and score of 41% (versus the 65% statewide average). High schools in 98409, WA have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Washington public high schools.

Public high school in zipcode 98409 have a of 79%, which is less than the Washington average of 84%.

The school with highest graduation rate is Mount Tahoma High School, with 84% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Washington or national school graduation rate statistics.

Minority enrollment is 82% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which is more than the Washington public high school average of 50% (majority Hispanic).

Best 98409, WA Public High Schools (2025-26)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)

Location

Quick Facts

Rank: #11.

Mount Tahoma High School

(Math: 12% | Reading: 41%)
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4634 S 74th Street
Tacoma, WA 98409
(253) 571-3852

Gr: 9-12 | 1,416 student Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 83%

Rank: #22.

Oakland High School

Alternative School

(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20% )
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3319 S Adams St
Tacoma, WA 98409
(253) 571-5102

Gr: 9-12 | 114 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 70%

Rank: n/an/a

Insight School Of Wa Open Doors Program

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2601 S 35th St Ste 100
Tacoma, WA 98409
(253) 292-5817

Gr: 9-12 | 8 students Minority enrollment: 25%

Rank: n/an/a

Washington Virtual Academies

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2601 S 35th Street Suite 100
Tacoma, WA 98409
(253) 591-6888

Gr: K-12 | 6,245 students Student-teacher ratio: 32:1

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98409, Washington Public Schools (Closed)

School

Location

Quick Facts

Centro Latino High School (Closed 2004)

Alternative School

3319 So Adams St
Tacoma, WA 98409
(253) 571-1387

Gr: 9-10 | 14 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 71%

Insight School (Closed 2023)

2601 S 35th St Suite 100
Tacoma, WA 98409
(866) 800-0017

Gr: 9-12

Oakland Alternative High School (Closed 2023)

Alternative School

3319 S Adams St
Tacoma, WA 98409
(253) 571-1387

Gr: 9-12 | 290 students Student-teacher ratio: 24:1 Minority enrollment: 56%

Oakland Altr. High School (Closed 2023)

Alternative School

3319 S Adams
Tacoma, WA 98409
(253) 571-1387

Gr: 9-12 | 156 students Minority enrollment: 56%

Trans Prog @ Oakland High School (Closed 2004)

Alternative School

3319 So Adams St
Tacoma, WA 98409
(253) 571-2645

Gr: 9-12 | 23 students Student-teacher ratio: 2:1 Minority enrollment: 35%

Urban League Tlc High School (Closed 2004)

Alternative School

3319 So Adams St
Tacoma, WA 98409
(253) 571-1387

Gr: 9-12 | 10 students

Wava High School (Closed 2016)

Alternative School

2601 S 35th Street Suite 100
Tacoma, WA 98409
(253) 964-1068

Gr: 9-12 | 335 students Student-teacher ratio: 26:1 Minority enrollment: 25%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked public high schools in 98409, WA?

The top ranked public high schools in 98409, WA include Mount Tahoma High School and Oakland High School.

How many public high schools are located in 98409?

4 public high schools are located in 98409.

What is the racial composition of students in 98409?

98409 public high schools minority enrollment is 82% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which is more than the Washington public high schools average of 50% (majority Hispanic).