Best Public High Schools in the neighborhood of South Tacoma, Tacoma, WA (2025-26)

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Best South Tacoma Public High Schools (2025-26)

For the 2025-26 school year, there are 3 public high schools serving 1,474 students in the neighborhood of South Tacoma, Tacoma, WA.

The top ranked public high schools in South Tacoma 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.

The neighborhood of South Tacoma, Tacoma, WA public high schools have an score of 22% (versus the Washington public high school average of 34%), and score of 32% (versus the 65% statewide average).

the neighborhood of South Tacoma, Tacoma, WA public high school have a of 84%, which is equal to 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 79% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is more than the Washington public high school average of 50% (majority Hispanic).

Best Public High Schools in the neighborhood of South Tacoma, Tacoma, WA (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%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked public high schools in the neighborhood of South Tacoma, Tacoma, WA?

The top ranked public high schools in the neighborhood of South Tacoma, Tacoma, WA include Mount Tahoma High School and Oakland High School.

How many public high schools are located in the neighborhood of South Tacoma, Tacoma?

3 public high schools are located in the neighborhood of South Tacoma, Tacoma.

What is the racial composition of students in the neighborhood of South Tacoma, Tacoma?

the neighborhood of South Tacoma, Tacoma public high schools minority enrollment is 79% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is more than the Washington public high schools average of 50% (majority Hispanic).