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Stadium High School

Q: Is Stadium High School a good school?

Stadium High School ranks 121 st of 438 Washington high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

Public Grades 9-12

121^st

SchoolDigger Rank ?

of 438 Washington High Schools

Better than 72% of Washington high schools

Summary

Stadium High School is a large, comprehensive public high school serving approximately 1,700 students in grades 9-12 within the Tacoma School District, and it stands out as a consistently high-performing school that has dramatically improved its statewide ranking over the past decade.

The school's academic performance is strong, with a 4-star rating for six consecutive years, placing it in the 72nd percentile statewide—significantly higher than nearby comprehensive high schools like Dr. Dolores Silas High School and Tacoma School of the Arts. Stadium excels in graduation rates (96.8%) and proficiency in English Language Arts and Science, outperforming both district and state averages. While its math proficiency is an area for growth, it still far exceeds that of other local schools. Notably, Stadium achieves these strong outcomes with moderate per-student spending and a higher student-teacher ratio than some peers, suggesting efficient and effective operations.

Parents should note that Stadium maintains exceptional graduation success and has shown remarkable improvement as an institution. However, there are concerning trends in performance for some student subgroups that the school will need to address to ensure equitable outcomes for all. Compared to specialty schools like Summit Public School: Olympus or alternative programs, Stadium offers a robust, comprehensive high school experience with a proven track record of preparing students for graduation and beyond within its district.

1,700

Students ?

23.4

Student/teacher ratio ?

$16,884

Per pupil spending ?

38.2%

Free/discounted lunch ?

111 N E St
Tacoma, WA 98403

(253) 571-3100

District: Tacoma School District

Feeder schools for Stadium High School:

Elementary:	Browns Point Elementary School
	Bryant Montessori School
	Crescent Heights Elementary School
	Edna Travis Elementary School
	More...
	Grant Elementary School
	Lowell Elementary School
	N.E. Tacoma Elementary School
	Washington Elementary School
Middle:	Hilltop Heritage Middle School
	Meeker Middle School

Racial breakdown:

White:

48.1%

Hispanic:

18.2%

Two or more races:

15.2%

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At a glance

▲ Ranking trend: Improving — 33rd percentile in 2015 → 72nd in 2025

Strengths

✓Test scores above the Washington average (55% vs 48% meeting standards)

✓97% graduate in 4 years — above the Washington average (83%)

✓Ranking is trending up — up 39 percentile points since 2015

Worth a look

!Some student groups rank well below the school's overall statewide standing

!Large classes — about 23 students per teacher

Students meeting standards (2024-2025) ?

This school55%

District avg40%

Washington avg48%

121^st of 438

Washington public high schools ?

Top 28%▲ up 39 pts since 2015

From bottom 33% (2015) to top 28% (2025)

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★★★★★

SchoolDigger rating ?

3^rd of 8High Schools in the Tacoma School District

157^th of 247Tacoma School District among Washington districts

Statewide rank percentile over time (100 = the top-ranked school in the state; click a legend item to add a student group)

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All Students

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Washington percentile	Rating
2025	66.7	121 of 438	72.4%	★★★★☆
2024	73.1	90 of 437	79.4%	★★★★☆
2023	73.6	97 of 442	78.1%	★★★★☆
2022	71.5	110 of 434	74.7%	★★★★☆
2021	63.7	136 of 455	70.1%	★★★★☆
2019	68.0	119 of 417	71.5%	★★★★☆
2018	60.9	129 of 315	59.0%	★★★☆☆
2017	56.5	148 of 301	50.8%	★★★☆☆
2016	44.3	201 of 306	34.3%	★★☆☆☆
2015	36.6	227 of 341	33.4%	★★☆☆☆
2013	60.7	180 of 454	60.4%	★★★☆☆
2012	62.3	147 of 450	67.3%	★★★☆☆
2011	58.5	154 of 440	65.0%	★★★☆☆
2010	61.2	185 of 423	56.3%	★★★☆☆
2009	55.3	211 of 402	47.5%	★★☆☆☆
2008	66.6	136 of 396	65.7%	★★★☆☆
2007	50.6	234 of 399	41.4%	★★☆☆☆
2006	80.3	59 of 395	85.1%	★★★★☆
2005	68.0	128 of 394	67.5%	★★★☆☆
2004	61.6	160 of 390	59.0%	★★★☆☆

African American

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Washington percentile	Rating
2025	24.0	67 of 80	16.3%	★☆☆☆☆
2023	54.0	35 of 78	55.1%	★★★☆☆
2022	56.8	38 of 89	57.3%	★★★☆☆
2021	50.2	50 of 111	55.0%	★★★☆☆
2019	36.6	54 of 86	37.2%	★★☆☆☆
2018	37.3	33 of 54	38.9%	★★☆☆☆

Asian

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Washington percentile	Rating
2025	39.9	70 of 119	41.2%	★★☆☆☆
2024	50.5	55 of 113	51.3%	★★★☆☆
2023	51.8	48 of 118	59.3%	★★★☆☆
2022	42.8	74 of 124	40.3%	★★☆☆☆
2021	52.4	61 of 136	55.1%	★★★☆☆
2019	54.4	52 of 121	57.0%	★★★☆☆
2018	51.2	47 of 87	46.0%	★★☆☆☆

English Language Learner

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Washington percentile	Rating
2021	81.8	9 of 102	91.2%	★★★★★
2019	55.7	28 of 69	59.4%	★★★☆☆
2018	57.5	18 of 65	72.3%	★★★★☆

Female

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Washington percentile	Rating
2025	57.3	131 of 350	62.6%	★★★☆☆
2024	59.0	125 of 347	64.0%	★★★☆☆
2023	75.2	82 of 357	77.0%	★★★★☆
2022	68.9	101 of 368	72.6%	★★★★☆
2021	64.5	110 of 390	71.8%	★★★★☆
2019	65.9	109 of 358	69.6%	★★★☆☆
2018	54.1	131 of 243	46.1%	★★☆☆☆

Hispanic

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Washington percentile	Rating
2025	53.5	100 of 249	59.8%	★★★☆☆
2024	56.3	102 of 248	58.9%	★★★☆☆
2023	49.5	115 of 249	53.8%	★★★☆☆
2022	56.0	99 of 261	62.1%	★★★☆☆
2021	42.9	146 of 278	47.5%	★★☆☆☆
2019	48.4	115 of 241	52.3%	★★★☆☆
2018	41.7	96 of 156	38.5%	★★☆☆☆

Homeless

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Washington percentile	Rating
2021	68.1	7 of 45	84.4%	★★★★☆

Low Socio Economic Status

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Washington percentile	Rating
2025	49.4	172 of 355	51.5%	★★★☆☆
2024	63.5	99 of 356	72.2%	★★★★☆
2023	68.1	83 of 362	77.1%	★★★★☆
2022	58.8	130 of 370	64.9%	★★★☆☆
2021	53.9	150 of 392	61.7%	★★★☆☆
2019	48.5	175 of 344	49.1%	★★☆☆☆
2018	45.0	143 of 227	37.0%	★★☆☆☆

Male

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Washington percentile	Rating
2025	70.0	85 of 359	76.3%	★★★★☆
2024	78.6	65 of 362	82.0%	★★★★☆
2023	66.9	97 of 358	72.9%	★★★★☆
2022	68.8	107 of 363	70.5%	★★★★☆
2021	60.0	131 of 395	66.8%	★★★☆☆
2019	67.0	105 of 355	70.4%	★★★★☆
2018	61.7	99 of 254	61.0%	★★★☆☆

Military Connected

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Washington percentile	Rating
2024	91.5	1 of 34	97.1%	★★★★★
2022	57.7	16 of 38	57.9%	★★★☆☆

Multi-racial

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Washington percentile	Rating
2025	44.7	91 of 170	46.5%	★★☆☆☆
2024	66.1	49 of 161	69.6%	★★★★☆
2023	53.5	70 of 166	57.8%	★★★☆☆
2022	44.3	102 of 179	43.0%	★★☆☆☆
2021	38.0	122 of 195	37.4%	★★☆☆☆
2019	35.7	110 of 163	32.5%	★★☆☆☆

Special Education

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Washington percentile	Rating
2021	49.8	88 of 212	58.5%	★★★☆☆
2019	32.2	92 of 128	28.1%	★☆☆☆☆
2018	36.9	91 of 139	34.5%	★★☆☆☆

White

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Washington percentile	Rating
2025	70.7	88 of 373	76.4%	★★★★☆
2024	76.4	68 of 374	81.8%	★★★★☆
2023	81.9	52 of 379	86.3%	★★★★☆
2022	81.9	50 of 390	87.2%	★★★★☆
2021	70.1	98 of 413	76.3%	★★★★☆
2019	75.9	75 of 382	80.4%	★★★★☆
2018	65.6	77 of 222	65.3%	★★★☆☆

How student groups rank statewide ? (each group's percentile vs the same group at other schools — higher is better; the +/- beside each compares the group with this school's overall percentile)

Military Connected (2024)97th percentile+18 vs school

English Language Learner (2021)91st percentile+21 vs school

Homeless (2021)84th percentile+14 vs school

White (2025)76th percentile+4 vs school

Male (2025)76th percentile+4 vs school

Female (2025)63rd percentile-10 vs school

Hispanic (2025)60th percentile-13 vs school

Special Education (2021)58th percentile-12 vs school

Low Socio Economic Status (2025)52nd percentile-21 vs school

Multi-racial (2025)46th percentile-26 vs school

Asian (2025)41st percentile-31 vs school

African American (2025)16th percentile-56 vs school

By subject vs Washington (2024-2025) ?

English Language Arts67%+13 vs state

Science61%+12 vs state

Math38%-5 vs state

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by a student
Wednesday, March 7, 2012

I love Stadium! It is the most beautiful high school Iv'e ever seen. A castle, over 100 years old, overlooking the sound. The location is awesome, the students are very diverse and come from all different backgrounds, there are lots of class options, great teachers, and a rich history and culture! It's so cool. I'm really happy I go here! Close Quote

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2025)				Ranking (2024)				WCAS Science (2025)		SBAC English Language Arts (2025)		SBAC Math (2025)		Per Pupil Expenditures (2024)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2025)	Statewide Rank (2025)	State Percentile (2025)	SchoolDigger Rating (2025)	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	Rank Change from Previous Year	WCAS Science 11th Grade	WCAS Science All Grades	SBAC English Language Arts 10th Grade	SBAC English Language Arts All Grades	SBAC Math 10th Grade	SBAC Math All Grades	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Stadium High School	Public	9-12	111 N E St	Tacoma	98403	Pierce County	Tacoma School District	No	No	No	No	(253) 571-3100	1,700	72	23.4	38.2%	818 (48.1%)	125 (7.4%)	309 (18.2%)	155 (9.1%)	9 (0.5%)	20 (1.2%)	259 (15.2%)	66.7	121^st of 438 public high schools	72.4%		73.1	90^th of 437 public high schools	79.4%	31	60.9	60.9	66.6	66.6	37.9	37.9	$16,884	$938	$15,947
Community Based Trans Program	Public	12	601 S 8th St	Tacoma	98405	Pierce County	Tacoma School District	No	No	No	No	(253) 571-2603	71	4	17.7	45.1%	26 (36.6%)	9 (12.7%)	14 (19.7%)	5 (7.0%)	0 (0.0%)	5 (7.0%)	12 (16.9%)								(n/a)							$55,065	$4,431	$50,633
Alternative Spcl Needs Div Occ	Public	9-12	601 S 8th St	Tacoma	98405	Pierce County	Tacoma School District	No	No	No	No	(253) 571-1040	0	0			0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()								(n/a)							$5,411	$440	$4,971
Tacoma Pierce County Education Center	Public	9-12	930 Tacoma Ave S	Tacoma	98402	Pierce County	Tacoma School District	No	No	No	No	(253) 571-1032	0	0			0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()								(n/a)
Tacoma School of the Arts	Public	9-12	302 S. Ninth Street	Tacoma	98402	Pierce County	Tacoma School District	No	No	No	No	(253) 571-7900	658	34	19.5	45.7%	292 (44.4%)	64 (9.7%)	134 (20.4%)	22 (3.3%)	10 (1.5%)	7 (1.1%)	113 (17.2%)	42.4	251^st of 438 public high schools	42.7%		47.9	219^th of 437 public high schools	49.9%	32	52.4	52.4	63.7	63.7	13.6	13.6	$17,660	$830	$16,830
Bates Technical High School	Public	9-12	1101 South Yakima Avenue	Tacoma	98405	Pierce County	Bates Technical College	No	No	No	No	(253) 680-7584	343	0			231 (67.3%)	43 (12.5%)	24 (7.0%)	7 (2.0%)	5 (1.5%)	5 (1.5%)	25 (7.3%)								(n/a)
Bates Technical College - Open Doors	Public	9-12	1101 South Yakima Ave.	Tacoma	98405	Pierce County	Bates Technical College	No	No	No	No	(253) 680-7184	0	0			0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()								(n/a)
Maritime 253 Skills Center	Public	11-12	1208 East D Street	Tacoma	98421	Pierce County	Tacoma School District	No	(n/a)	(n/a)	(n/a)	(253) 571-1126	0																		(n/a)
Tacoma Open Doors	Public	9-12	1818 Tacoma Ave S	Tacoma	98402	Pierce County	Tacoma School District	No	No	No	No	(253) 571-3270	392	5	75.8	63.3%	120 (30.6%)	82 (20.9%)	99 (25.3%)	19 (4.8%)	5 (1.3%)	12 (3.1%)	55 (14.0%)								(n/a)							$9,835	$1,083	$8,752
Summit Public School: Olympus	Public, Charter	9-12	409 Puyallup Ave	Tacoma	98421	Pierce County	Summit Public School: Olympus	Yes	No	No	Yes	(253) 444-9781	110	11	10.0	58.2%	14 (12.7%)	21 (19.1%)	42 (38.2%)	1 (0.9%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (2.7%)	28 (25.5%)	14.2	388^th of 438 public high schools	11.4%		29.4	318^th of 437 public high schools	27.2%	70	31.8	31.8	43.3	43.3	10.0	10.0	$22,729	$766	$21,962

Frequently Asked Questions about Stadium High School

What is the racial makeup of Stadium High School?

Students at Stadium High School are 48% White, 18% Hispanic, 15% Two or more races, 9% Asian, 7% African American, 1% Pacific Islander.

What schools feed into Stadium High School?

Stadium High School is fed by the following schools:

Elementary : Browns Point Elementary School
Elementary : Bryant Montessori School
Elementary : Crescent Heights Elementary School
Elementary : Edna Travis Elementary School
Elementary : Grant Elementary School
Elementary : Lowell Elementary School
Elementary : N.E. Tacoma Elementary School
Elementary : Washington Elementary School
Middle : Hilltop Heritage Middle School
Middle : Meeker Middle School

Is Stadium High School a good school?

Stadium High School ranks 121^st of 438 Washington high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

What district is Stadium High School in?

Tacoma School District

How many students attend Stadium High School?

In the 2024-25 school year, 1,700 students attended Stadium High School.

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