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Best Public Schools in Zip Code 98402


Summary:

Zip code 98402 in Tacoma, Washington, is home to two public high schools, both part of the Tacoma School District, serving a combined student body of over 1,000 students.

The two schools present very different educational environments. Tacoma School of the Arts stands out as a high-performing school with a 96.9% graduation rate, well above state averages, and strong proficiency in English and Science. In contrast, Tacoma Open Doors is an alternative school with a very low graduation rate of 10.5% and a high dropout rate, though it serves a population with a greater need for free or reduced-price lunch.

Notable differences exist in resources, with Tacoma School of the Arts having a much lower student-teacher ratio and higher per-student spending. While the School of the Arts excels in most subjects, its math proficiency is notably below the state average. The Tacoma School District overall ranks in the 36th percentile statewide, yet Tacoma School of the Arts demonstrates that specialized programs within the district can achieve significant success.








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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau, the Washington State Department of Health and the Washington Office of Superindentent of Public Instruction.

IMPORTANT DISCLAIMERS: Not all boundaries are included. We make every effort to ensure that boundaries are up-to-date. But it's important to note that these are approximations and are for general informational purposes only. To verify legal descriptions of boundaries or school locations, contact your local tax assessor's office and/or school district.




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